Programme

Expect engaging discussions and practical insights on key topics such as explosion protection and hazardous substances, machine and process safety, safety culture and behaviour, automation, legislation and compliance, and personal protective equipment.

Industrial Safety Germany brings together safety professionals and industry experts to share experiences, discuss current challenges and explore practical strategies for creating safer and more resilient industrial workplaces.

Make sure to register early and stay informed as we continue to announce new speakers and programme sessions.

09:00 – 09:30

Registration & Welcome

Welcome to Industrial Safety! Collect your badge, grab a fresh cup of coffee or tea, and take the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow worksafety professionals before the programme begins.

09:30 – 09:40

Opening by the Conference Chair

The Conference Chair will officially open Industrial Safety Germany in an engaging and welcoming way. They will guide participants through the programme, highlight the key moments of the day and create an open atmosphere that encourages learning, interaction and valuable conversations. A strong start to a day full of practical insights, new perspectives and meaningful connections.

09:40 – 10:10

People don’t come to work to do a bad job

But is that really the case? Don’t people come to work to deliberately do things wrong? And if so, why do things still so often go wrong? And how do you get a handle on that?

10:15 – 10:45

Keynote 2: To Be Announced

This keynote will offer a fresh perspective on one of the key challenges shaping the future of industrial safety. Expect an engaging session filled with relevant insights, practical lessons and thought-provoking ideas that can help safety professionals strengthen their approach within their own organisations. The speaker and session topic will be announced soon.

10:55 – 11:35

Coffee-break with one-to-one meetings

Enjoy fresh coffee, tea, fruit-infused water, mineral water, and brain-boosting snacks to recharge and keep your energy high throughout the day. This is the perfect moment to network with colleagues, speakers, industry peers, and leading solution providers. The first one-to-one meetings also begin here: you decide who to meet and when, giving you the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing your organization.

11:40 – 12:35

Break-out Round 1

Choose the session that best matches your interests and take a deeper dive into a specific area of industrial safety. During this first break-out round, experts will share practical knowledge, real-world examples and actionable insights across a range of relevant safety topics.

12:40 – 13:45

Fully catered lunch break with one-to-one meetings and networking opportunities

t’s time for a fully catered lunch to recharge. Enjoy delicious food while connecting with other participants and speakers. You’ll also have the opportunity to schedule more one-to-one meetings with leading industry experts.

13:50 – 14:55

Break-out Round 2

Continue shaping your own programme by choosing the session that best matches your interests and professional challenges. During the second break-out round, you can explore another relevant industrial safety topic in greater depth and gain practical insights from experienced professionals.

13:50 – 14:20

Safety Culture as a Key Enabler for Business Transformation

you will learn how to: assess the current state of their safety culture using internal resources; translate findings into a prioritised, organisation-specific action plan; create engagement, ownership and sustainable improvement; integrate quality and safety culture into one aligned assessment framework.

Dirk Schreiber

Associate Director HSE

Ferring
15:00 – 15:40

Afternoon Break with one-to-one meetings

Recharge with a sweet snack, coffee, tea or soda during our afternoon break. Enjoy this relaxed moment, it’s also the final opportunity to schedule any remaining one-to-one meetings before the program continues.

15:45 – 16:15

Closing Keynote: To Be Announced

We will conclude the conference with an inspiring closing keynote designed to leave a lasting impression. Expect an energetic and thought-provoking session that brings together the key themes of the day while offering fresh perspectives on the future of industrial safety.

16:20 – 17:00

Networking Drinks

End the day in a relaxed and informal setting during the networking drinks. Enjoy a drink and some refreshments while reflecting on the day, exchanging experiences and continuing the conversation with fellow safety professionals, speakers and industry experts. A perfect opportunity to strengthen new connections and discuss the insights gained throughout the conference.