VPPPA’s 2026 SGE Summit
Community, Connection, Learning
for current OSHA Special Government Employees (SGEs) and individuals interested in becoming SGEs.
Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2
Health and Safety Council Campus, Pasadena, TX
VPPPA’s SGE Summit is a 2 day in-person event designed to provide current Special Government Employees and those interested in learning more about the program the opportunity to find community, make lasting connections, and sharpen the skills necessary to be an effective audit team member.
Through interactive sessions, attendees will hone their eye for hazard identification, practice providing recommendations for improvement, and conduct mock interviews. In addition, attendees will receive a foundational overview of process safety management and industrial hygiene to ensure they’re equipped with the knowledge necessary to effectively participate in evaluations with these special considerations.
Whether you’re a newly sworn in SGE, a tried and true expert, or just curious to learn more about the program, you don’t want to miss your chance to make lasting connections with the SGE Community.
Registration Pricing: Members $250, Non-members $350
Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Houston/Pasadena
4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South
Pasadena, TX 77505
Residence Inn Houston Pasadena
4711 East Sam Houston Parkway South
Pasadena, TX 77505
Summit Agenda*
Wednesday, April 1
- 7:00am–3:00pm Registration
- 7:30am–8:00am Breakfast & Networking
- 8:00am–8:30am Opening Remarks
- 8:30am–8:45am Attendee Introductions
- 8:45am–9:45am Audit Worksheet Overview
- 9:45am–10:00am Break
- 10:00am–12:30pm Process Safety Management for SGEs
- 12:30pm–1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30pm–2:30pm Hazard Identification & Recommendations
- 2:30pm–2:45pm Break
- 2:45pm–3:45pm Ethics for SGEs
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Thursday, April 2
- 7:00am–12:00pm Registration
- 7:30am–8:30am Breakfast & Networking
- 8:00am–10:30am Industrial Hygiene for SGEs
- 10:30am–10:45am Break
- 10:45am–11:45am Mock Interviews
- 12:00pm–1:00pm Lunch & Networking
- 1:00pm–3:30pm HASC Sessions
- 3:30pm–6:00pm Crawfish Boil
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*Subject to change
