The National Safety Council (NSC) today said it hosted over 11,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors at its 2026 Safety Congress & Expo, held Sept. 11-17 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Safety professionals, exhibitors, and attendees from around the world traveled to Indianapolis for the 114th annual safety gathering.
NSC said the event highlighted the latest innovations, best practices, and the most important topics shaping the future of safety through engaging keynote presentations, awards recognizing safety excellence, and extensive educational and networking opportunities.
Exhibiting organizations showcased innovative safety solutions across 557,600 square feet of exhibit space.
The 12th annual Best in Show - New Product Showcase Awards recognized over 84 safety products from 52 different companies. See this year’s winners here:
“The NSC Safety Congress & Expo is where employers, safety professionals and other business leaders come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and discover solutions that can address risk and prevent harm in our workplaces, on our roads and in our communities,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC CEO. “Each year, NSC convenes the safety community to share knowledge, build relationships, spotlight innovation and turn insights into action to prevent injuries and save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.”
The 2027 NSC Safety Congress & Expo will take place Sept. 24-30 in Anaheim, California.


The National Safety Council is a mission-based organization focused on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury.

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