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​For more than 30 years, VPPPA's Safety+ National Symposium has been the only educational event designed to meet the unique needs of VPP participants. Safety+ offers attendees ten workshop blocks with the choice of over 60 quality topics, each presented by top EHS professionals, federal and state OSHA representatives, and fellow VPP participants, as well as an exhibit hall full of tried and trusted vendors. Whether you've joined us for past conferences or you're new to the safety and health industry, Safety+ creates a community unlike any other. Share your experiences, learn from collaborators, and expand your network of professionals who all share a common goal - safety and health excellence.
   

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Agenda

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

Monday, August 30

7:00am - 5:00pm         Registration
8:00am - 5:00pm         What's New in DOE  Pre-con Workshop
8:00am - 5:00pm         Mediation Training
8:00am - 5:00pm         VPP Application Workshop Pre-Con Workshop
5:00pm - 6:30pm         Awards Reception

Tuesday, August 31

7:30am - 5:00pm         Registration 
8:00am - 9:00am         First Timers and Mobile App Presentation 
8:00am - 9:00am         Labor and Management / OSHA Open Forum
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

7:30am - 4:00pm         Registration 
8:00am - 4:00pm         Exhibit Hall 
8:00am - 9:45am          Exhibit Hall Opening Breakfast
10:00am - 11:00am      Keynote
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

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
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Hotel Information

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
​2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
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$215 Regular Room Rate
$207 Government Room Rate
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