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Affiliate Meeting Rooms

Does your company want its own meeting space during the Safety+ National Symposium? Would you like to have a company-only event while you are in Nashville, TN? The VPPPA is more than happy to accommodate! Please see our 2021 Affiliate Meeting Room Request Form for more details as to how to make your event and meeting space a reality. For questions, please email conference@vpppa.org

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Looking for the best of both In-Person and Virtual Registration? Hybrid Access is an optional add-on for In-Person Registrants to gain access to all presented workshops for 30 days after the Symposium. 

Member Hybrid Access: $255
Nonmember Hybrid Access: $355 

COVID-19 Event Information

COVID-19 Event Information
The Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is actively monitoring COVID-19 in our region. We have been asked how COVID-19 may impact our upcoming event. VPPPA and the Gaylord Opryland are following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding large gatherings, including CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
 
Gaylord Opryland COVID-19 Guidance
Customers should review government guidance to confirm eligibility to travel & stay at hotel. See travelguidance.marriott.com. The health and safety of our guests is our top priority: COVID-19 updates and what to expect at our hotel.

SGE Training

OSHA will be offering Special Government Employee training onsite August 28-29 from 8:00am-4:00pm and conclude on August 30 from 8:00am-12:00pm. To register for this training, please click the link below. The deadline to reserve your spot is 7/15, so don't miss out!

SGE Training Registration

Agenda

Agenda is subject to change. Check back often to see the latest updates. 

Monday, August 30

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5:00pm - 6:30pm         Awards Reception

Tuesday, August 31

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7:00am - 8:30am         Labor and Management / OSHA Open Forum
7:00am - 5:00pm         Registration         
9:00am - 9:45am         Annual Meeting of the Membership
10:00am - 11:30am      Opening General Session and Keynote
12:15pm - 1:15pm       Lunch
1:30pm - 2:15pm         Workshops
2:15pm - 2:45pm         Break
2:45pm - 3:30pm         Workshops
3:30pm - 3:45pm         Break
3:45pm - 4:30pm         Workshops
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Wednesday, September 1

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7:30am - 4:00pm         Registration 
8:00am - 4:00pm         Exhibit Hall 
8:00am - 9:45am          Exhibit Hall Opening Breakfast
10:00am - 11:00am      Mega Sessions
11:00am - 11:45am       Workshops
11:45am - 12:15pm       Break
12:15pm - 1:00pm        Workshops
1:15pm - 2:15pm           Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:15pm - 3:00pm          Workshops
3:00pm - 3:30pm         Break
3:30pm - 4:15pm          Workshops
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Thursday, September 2

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8:00am - 1:30pm         Exhibit Hall
8:30am - 3:00pm         Registration 
9:00am - 9:45am         Workshops
10:00am - 10:30am     Break
10:30am - 11:15am     Workshops
11:45am - 12:15pm     Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:45pm - 1:30pm       Workshops
1:45pm - 2:30pm         Workshops
2:45pm - 3:30pm         Workshops
3:30pm - 6:00pm         Closing Networking Session

Friday, September 3

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Post-Symposium Workshops
8:00am - 5:00pm         SGE, Now What?
8:00am - 5:00pm         VPP Application Workshop
8:00am - 12:00pm       VPP Re-Approval Workshop
8:00am - 12:00pm       Do No Overlook Industrial Hygiene

Hotel Information

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
​2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
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​Access to our room block will be made available in your registration confirmation.
 
$215 Regular Room Rate: https://book.passkey.com/go/VPPA2021
$207 Government Room Rate: https://book.passkey.com/go/VPPAGOVT21