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May 13-15, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Summit is designed to share best leadership and safety practices with industry professionals hoping to achieve world-class safety within their companies.

This one-of-a-kind learning and networking conference will focus on uniting manufacturing executives from across the United States. Attendees will learn best practices in environment, health and safety along with becoming a better leader.

This Summit promises to provide high-level safety professionals with implementable ideas they can take back to their facilities to improve their operations and achieve world-class safety.

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Registration Information:

   Members:

   Individual: $600

   Group Rate (4+ people): $50 off per registration

   Non-Members: 

   Individual: $675

   Group Rate (4+ people): $50 off per registration

To take advantage of the group rate, contact the MAPP Staff at info@mappinc.com or 317-913-2440.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received by Friday May 2, 2025 will receive a refund minus a $50 per person cancellation fee. Cancellations received after May 2, 2025 are non-refundable (substitutions are allowed). No refunds for event day no-shows.

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to the MAPP Staff at info@mappinc.com. 

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Agenda 

Tuesday, May 13

1:00PM – Plant Tour at Dorel Juvenile

5:30PM – Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 14

7:30AM – Breakfast and Networking

8:00AM – Welcome and Introductions

8:10AM – Believe in Safety, Brandon Schroeder

Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable story that will leave a lasting impression on your perspective about workplace safety. Believe in Safety begins with "the day" a workplace accident forever changed Brandon's life. In a raw and honest recount, Brandon shares his pre-accident mindset, offering insights into the safety culture at his workplace and the decisions that led to that life-altering moment.

Brandon’s vivid storytelling brings to life the profound impact of the accident—not only on him but also on the people who love him. His journey of resilience and reflection serves as a powerful reminder of why safety must always come first.

This session goes beyond a story—it's an emotional experience. Attendees will laugh, cry, and walk away with a renewed commitment to prioritizing safety in every aspect of their work. Through Brandon’s gripping message, your audience will realize that complacency can have devastating consequences.

Organizations who’ve heard Brandon’s story have seen measurable improvements in their employees’ safety awareness and have called his presentation the highlight of their event. Don’t miss this transformative experience that will inspire your team to take safety more seriously than ever before.

9:15AM – Networking Break

9:30AM – Breakout Sessions

10:30AM – Breakout Sessions

11:30AM – Networking Lunch

12:30PM – Peer to Peer Networking

1:30PM – 2025 OSHA and Environmental Regulations Highlights
Skipp Kropp and Nelva Smith, Steptoe & Johnson

2:30PM – Networking Break

3:00PM – Safety Talks (Part 1)

During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to hear what members are implementing in their facilities to develop a culture of safety. These rapid-fire style presentations will leave attendees inspired to take best practices and actionable steps back to their organization.

3:30PM - Immeresive VR Training for Forklift Safety
Lance Loesberg, BigLook360 and Nim Neubauer, Exceed Safety 

Immersive VR training is transforming workplace safety, enhancing retention, engagement, and real-world hazard awareness. Forklift-related accidents account for 35,000 serious injuries and 85 fatalities annually, making operator training essential for reducing risk. Traditional safety programs often struggle to maintain engagement and effectively simulate high-risk scenarios.

This session will explore how VR-based forklift training improves OSHA compliance, reduces workplace incidents, and reinforces critical decision-making skills.

Training Highlights:

• Immersive First-Person Experience: Attendees will engage in a realistic forklift training simulation, navigating real-world hazards in a controlled virtual environment.
• Enhanced Hazard Recognition: Demonstrates common accident risks, including pedestrian blind spots, load instability, and environmental obstacles.
• Engagement & Retention: Explains how VR training increases learning retention and improves operator performance.
• Cross-Industry Adoption: Highlights how major industries, including construction, healthcare, and retail, are integrating VR safety training.

Key Takeaways: 

• Improved ability to identify common forklift hazards and compliance risks.
• Understanding of how VR training enhances engagement and knowledge retention.
• Application of OSHA standards in a virtual learning environment.
• Hands-on experience with Forklift360™ VR Training during a live demonstration.

5:00PM – Day One Ends

Thursday, May 15

7:30AM – Breakfast and Networking

8:00AM – General Session, Panel Discussion

9:00AM - Safety Talks (Part 2)

During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to hear what members are implementing in their facilities to develop a culture of safety. These rapid-fire style presentations will leave attendees inspired to take best practices and actionable steps back to their organization.

9:30AM – Safety Awards Ceremony

The 2025 Safety Awards recognize companies in the manufacturing industry that have achieved excellent safety techniques that go beyond the average regulations. The awards will be given out based on OSHA 300's Log of work-Related Injuries and Illness statistics and Safety Best Practices.

9:45AM – Breakout Sessions

10:50AM – General Session

12:00PM – 2025 EHS Summit Concludes

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Hotel Information

The 2025 EHS Summit will take place at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel - 11925 N. Meridian St. Carmel, Indiana 46032

Click HERE to book at the group rate. 

The discounted room rate is valid until April 28, 2025.

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Event Sponsors

Sponsorships are open for the 2025 EHS Summit! 

Contact Kaitlyn Triplett at ktriplett@mappinc.com for more information. 

Lunch and Refreshment Sponsor

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2025 Safety Awards

MAPP invites you to participate in the 2025 Safety Achievement Awards and the 2025 Safety Best Practices Awards. Awards will be presented at the 2025 Enviornmental, Health and Safety Summit. 

The Safety Achievement Awards are a way to recognize safety in the industry and facilities that have achieved a level of safety performance above the industry average. Awards are based on data reported on a company's annual OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

The Safety Best Practice Awards are a way to recognize the best practices that organization's have implemented to increase overall safety. Submissions should generally align with at least one of the following topics: employee safety training, safety committees, safety audits/walk-throughs, emergency training, behavior-based safety, tracking/displaying safety metrics, equipment and mold change safety, safety communication or other innovative safety best practices.