Join us for ABC of Georgia’s Safety Summit and STEP Recognition Lunch on November 12, a day dedicated to strengthening safety culture in the construction industry. This event will bring together industry leaders, safety professionals, and innovators for a full day of learning, networking, and recognition.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers, learn from safety experts, and be part of shaping a safer future for Georgia’s construction industry.
What to Expect:
Interactive Safety Sessions – Gain actionable insights and practical tools to enhance safety programs on and off the jobsite.
Safety Exhibitor Showcase – Connect with top safety vendors and explore the latest products, technology, and resources to keep your workforce protected.
2026 STEP Recognition Lunch – Celebrate companies that are setting the standard in safety excellence through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System.
Your registration includes:
Breakout Sessions:
Round 1 (8:30 AM - 9:15 AM)
Lost in Translation: Bridging Communication Gaps to Build Safer Jobsites (Presenter: Mauricio Madrid [Tie Down Engineering])
Saving Lives Before Work Starts: SIF Prevention through Transforming Your Permit to Work System (Presenters: Chris Brown [Georgia Pacific] and Chuck Watts [Georgia Pacific])
Understanding OSHA's Multi-Employer Policy (Presenters: Robin Bennett-Stone [USDOL-OSHA] and Melanie Campbell [OSHA Defense Law Firm])
QuickStart: Bridging the Gap from Hire to High-Performance (Presenter: Lee Gream [Faith Technologies Incorporated])
Beyond the Silos: Connecting Leading and Lagging EHS Data Through a High-Risk Lens (Presenter: Hillary Framke [Ideagen])
Round 2 (9:30 AM - 10:15 AM)
Out of NASCAR: Lessons in Safety Leadership (Presenter: Lee Watson [Chesapeake Region Safety Council])
The First 48 (Presenter: Kate Badey [Safety Consultants USA] and Shannon Dennis [Safety Consultants USA])
We Don't Do Confined Space Work... Do We? (Presenter: Adam Head [Risk Management Partners])
Outsourced, Contracted, or Uncontrolled Risk? – Strategies for Effective Contractor and Supplier Management (Presenter: Wyatt Bradbury [Avetta])
How a Good Safety Program Wins Work (Presenters: Charles Davis [Fly & Form Concrete Structures], Chris DiCarlo [Lockton], Margot Richardson [Gilbane])
Event Keynote - Building What Lasts: Protecting People, Preserving Wisdom, and Preparing Construction for What's Next (Emily Kile)
Construction has always depended on more than plans, processes, and equipment. It depends on experienced people who recognize when something does not look right, sense when a crew is struggling, and anticipate risk before it becomes an injury, resignation, quality issue, or project delay.
Today, construction is navigating a major transition. Experienced professionals are retiring, the workforce remains limited, project demands are increasing, and artificial intelligence is changing how knowledge is captured and used. While companies have access to more data than ever, some of their most valuable information still lives inside their people.
In this engaging and interactive keynote, performance neuroscientist Emily Kile introduces Living Indicators, the real-time human, behavioral, and relational signals that traditional reports may miss. Through relatable stories, approachable neuroscience, and live audience participation, Emily will explore how pressure affects attention, communication, decision-making, and trust.
Attendees will learn a practical framework to Notice emerging human signals, Capture the hard-earned wisdom of experienced workers, and Carry Forward that knowledge through leadership, mentorship, and responsible use of AI. The goal is not to replace human judgment with technology, but to protect people, preserve wisdom, and prepare the next generation to build safely and wisely.
Keynote Bio:
Emily’s career began in engineering, designing machinery in the carpet industry…until her dad lovingly fired her with a challenge: “You’re good at this, but you don’t love it. Go do what you love.” That pivot took her into organizational wellness and performance consulting, where she became a WELCOA Top 10 Wellness Practitioner before founding Workzbe.
Through Workzbe, Emily and her team provide coaching, consulting, and the WISE Assessment, helping teams work and play WISE: Well, Intelligent, Safe, and Empowered. Their work helps people build more clarity, connection, and consistency, whether they’re in a boardroom, on a job site, or in a locker room. Workzbe has also been named an Inc. Magazine Power Partner.
Event Schedule
8 AM - 8:30 AM: Coffee/Grab-and-Go Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: First Round of Workshops (you can choose from 5)
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Second Round of Workshops (you can choose from 5)
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Exhibitor Hall OPEN
11:30 AM - 1 PM: Lunch + STEP Recognition Presentation + Keynote
Location:
Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta
5750 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Parking is free!
Sponsorships are Available!
Attend the Event (ideal for companies that will be recognized at the lunch for their STEP participation)
Table Sponsor ($3,000) - Includes: 10 conference + lunch registrations, Custom Table Sign, Digital Ad in Marketing Loop, Award Listing Upgrade, Full Page Program Book Ad
Safety Supporter Sponsor ($1,500) - Includes: 5 conference + lunch registrations, Digital Ad in Marketing Loop, Award Listing Upgrade
Exhibit at the Event (ideal for suppliers and industry professionals)
Exhibitor ($600) - Want the chance to network with over 250 Safety Professionals? This is the event for you! This includes a table in our exhibitor space, logo featured on the event website + promotional materials + social media. Exhibitors must purchase a lunch registration if they plan to stay for the STEP Recognition Seated Lunch + Keynote ($65)
Spotlight your Company's Commitment to Safety (great for anyone)
Title Sponsor ($4000) SOLD
Keynote Sponsor ($2,000) - Includes: Opportunity to Introduce the Keynote Speaker, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social mediam, digital ad, award listing upgrade, full page ad in program book
Breakfast Sponsor ($2,000) - Includes: Logo prominently positioned at breakfast, sponsor's logo in the program book, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media, and digital ad.
Lunch Sponsor ($2,000) - Includes: Logo prominently positioned at each table for lunch, sponsor's logo in the program book, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media, and digital ad.
Coffee Break Sponsor ($1,500) - Includes: Logo prominently positioned at break stations, logo on coffee sleeves, sponsor's logo in the program book, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media
Lanyard Sponsor ($1,750) - Includes: Logo featured on event lanyard that each attendee will receive, sponsor's logo in the program book, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media
SWAG Bag Sponsor ($2,500) - Includes: logo on SWAG bags, option to include a SWAG bag insert, 1/2 page ad in program, logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media, 2 conference registrations + lunch
Breakout Room Sponsor ($1000) - Includes: The opportunity for you to introduce 2 breakout sessions in one room; signage and logo on breakout room sign and logo featured on event website + event promotional emails + social media
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