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What is the Auburn University® ASSP Safety Convention?
Join us on April 3, 2026, for a day of discovery, collaboration, and professional growth at Alabama’s premier engineering venue, Auburn University®. The 1st Annual Auburn University® ASSP Safety Convention brings together industry professionals, academic researchers, and students to advance workplace safety through meaningful collaboration between industry and academia. As Alabama’s leading gathering of safety, ergonomics, and human factors professionals, this statewide convention offers a unique opportunity to explore how research-driven innovation and real-world practice intersect to shape the future of occupational safety. Co-hosted by the Alabama ASSP Chapter and the ASSP Auburn University® Student Chapter, this event highlights collaborative partnerships that translate emerging research into practical solutions and strengthen safety outcomes across industries throughout the state and beyond.
When is it?
Friday, April 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where is it?
Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center (152 Wilmore Drive, Auburn University, AL 36849)
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome to join us- you do not have to be an ASSP member to participate! This includes safety, health, and environmental professionals; students from any university; faculty, advisors, and researchers; industry leaders seeking new talent and partnerships; and anyone else interested in strengthening the safety community!
Are CEU credits available?
The 2026 Auburn University® ASSP Safety Convention is approved for up to 4 hours of continuing education credit (up to 0.4 CEUs).
CEUs for this event are certified through the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and we extend our appreciation for their support and partnership in providing accredited professional development opportunities for our attendees.
Participants will receive CEU documentation following verification of attendance. Additional details will be provided at check-in.
Why should I attend?
Discover Innovative Safety Solutions
Explore new tools, research, and technologies that can immediately enhance workplace safety and ergonomics.
Connection Opportunities With Top Talent
Businesses meet outstanding students from universities across the region, including those who are preparing for internships, co-op positions, and full-time careers.
Engage With Cutting-Edge Research
See the latest academic work and applied studies through student posters, faculty conversations, and expert speakers.
Strengthen Industry–Academia Partnerships
Build collaborations that support research projects, real-world testing, and workforce development.
Explore Advanced Engineering & Safety Labs
Take part in guided tours of Auburn’s OSE Labs, Tiger Motors Lab, and the College of Engineering’s Design and Innovation Center, where you’ll see the equipment, tools, and capabilities that support cutting-edge research and hands-on learning.
Visit a Diverse Exhibitor Showcase
Interact with companies offering state-of-the-art safety equipment, monitoring technologies, and professional services.
Network With Alabama’s Safety Community
Connect with professionals, researchers, and students across sectors—manufacturing, construction, healthcare, utilities, transportation, and more.
Gather Practical, Implementable Takeaways
Leave with real-world strategies and insights that can immediately improve training, ergonomics, hazard control, and safety leadership.
Learn From Distinguished Speakers
Hear thought leaders address emerging risks, regulatory topics, human performance, and innovations in safety practice.
Enjoy a High-Value, All-Inclusive Experience
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, tours, student poster competition, and professional development are all included.
If you have a dietary restriction or preference, please let us know in your registration form.
How much is it?
General admission is $50, and student admission is $10. All registration fees include a continental breakfast and catered lunch, refreshments, a convention T-shirt, and campus parking*.
Exhibitors may reserve a table for $350, which includes two general admission tickets and placement in the convention’s promotional materials.
All proceeds support student members of and help fund future events hosted by the ASSP Auburn University® Student Chapter.
*A link to claim your guest parking pass will be emailed to you closer to the event date. The pass must be claimed before arrival to campus. Please see the parking FAQ below for details.
Where do I park for the event?
On-Campus Parking:
You will receive an email from assp@auburn.edu closer to the event date with a link to claim your Auburn University guest parking pass. Once claimed, you may park in any A-, B-, or C-zone campus parking space on the day of the event. Handicap-accessible parking is available for guests who have both a claimed parking pass and a valid state-issued temporary or permanent handicap permit. Please note: The guest parking pass claim link cannot be accessed on a mobile device. We recommend claiming your pass in advance using a desktop or laptop computer.
You can view the full on-campus parking map here. The closest parking area to the Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center is the Wilmore Drive Lot. Additional lots within a 3- to 5-minute walk include:
- Engineering Drive Lot
- Broun Lot
- War Eagle Way (On-Street)
- Miller Drive (On-Street)
- Lowder Lot
- Magnolia Avenue Lot
- Ross Square Lot
Lots slightly farther away (about a 7- to 10-minute walk) include the Magnolia/Donahue Lot and other surrounding campus lots.
Off-Campus Parking:
Limited parking may be available in Downtown Auburn. The closest recommended option is the 140 Wright St. Parking Deck ($1/hour; max $15 per 24 hours). Street-level parking near campus is also available, though most spaces have a 2-hour time limit.
You can view a map of the Wright Street Parking Deck here.
Register for the Auburn University® ASSP Safety Convention below:
