Programme

Rapidly evolving technologies are creating new layers of complexity for industrial safety leaders. From the electrification of equipment including higher-voltage batteries and new maintenance risks to the growing autonomy of machinery. Organisations are facing new operational hazards, driven by rapid technological change that is putting pressure on EHS practices to continuously adapt. The challenge? Enabling innovation and operational progress without allowing safety to fall behind. In this keynote, Christian Hörnkvist shares his vision on how HSE leaders can strike that balance, stay ahead of technological change, and apply practical lessons from his own experience at Sandvik.

Fredrik Rosengren opens Industrial Safety 2026 as chair for the day, setting the stage for a day focused on safety, learning, and practical application in high-risk environments. With his extensive experience in EHS, he will guide you through the day’s key themes and create a common thread connecting insights, case studies, and discussions.

We like to believe that we make rational and safe decisions. But in reality, much of our behavior is driven by autopilot, cognitive biases, and mental shortcuts. In safety-critical environments, these biases and our fast-thinking decision system can lead us to underestimate risks, misinterpret signals, and choose risky solutions over safe ones.