Date: Tuesday October 3, 2023

Time: Breakfast 7:00 am, Conference 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Networking 4:00 pm

Place: Busch Student Center @ Saint Louis University
                20 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 

Check out the conference schedule, session descriptions and speaker bios.

The Gateway Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Conference & Expo brings together anyone working in EHS roles, or those whose responsibilities include EHS, to network and take part in workshops across a range of topics.  Presentation highlights, include: 

Culture of Safety  | Marijuana in the Workplace  |  Nuclear Verdicts - DOT Trends  | Suicide Prevention  |   PSM for Highly Hazardous Materials  |  Practical Ergonomics  | Safety aligned with business growth  | DEIB and much more!  

This 1-day conference will feature experts in their fields, providing you with resources and tangible benefits. 

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Who Should Attend?

The Gateway Regional Safety, Health & Environmental Conference & Expo is for you!  

Any professional with responsibilities related to safety, health, and environmental management. 

Business owners, managers, supervisors, safety committee members, human resource managers, public utilities, municipalities, and college students are encouraged to attend. 


This opportunity is for all industries, big and small, to learn, network, and to drive safety and health excellence across our shared communities.  

Come and engage with us in the pursuit of zero-injury workplaces!


Why Attend?  

Safety, Health, Environmental, DOT, and 

Risk Management

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MBE/WBE/DBE Focus Session:  

MBEWBE/DBE certified companies may opt to attend a free 3-hour afternoon Safety Session (1:00 - 4:00 pm) focusing on the importance and impact of safety planning and instilling a culture of safety into your business.  The benefits go way beyond simply reducing injuries.  This session will also cover the complexities of business insurance, understanding EMR, and include the after-conference networking session with all attendees.  Leave with action items and new connections to help you improve safety ratings and grow your business.  Registration required.

Interested in attending the morning sessions, also?  A reduced rate of $130 is available to MWDBE certified companies for full day. Register in below section for full conference registration options.

MWDBE Register here to take advantage of the free focus session!  Limited number available.

Conference Agenda:

Focus on one or more areas to expand your knowledge and expertise.  

Safety, Health, Environmental, DOT, 

and Risk Management

Click HERE for Conference Agenda

*Presentation summaries and speaker bios coming soon! 

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Registration Information:

Full Day Conference Registration - Tuesday, October 3rd:

Registration through October 1, 2023:       $195

Registration through October 1, 2023*: $130*

*MWDBE certified companies only 

Note: No refunds will be given after September 12, 2023


Pre-Conference Professional Development - Mon, October 2: 

**Prices listed below are 50% off with Conference registration.  

**Registration also available on the SLU-CEET site without conference registration.

 

VitalCog: Suicide Prevention & Awareness in Construction

$25 

8-10 AM with Brandon Anderson, VP-Safety AGCMO

 

DOT Reasonable Suspicion

$75 

10 AM -12 PM with Levette McKnight – EHS Consultant & Instructor

 

Fall Protection:  

$100

1-4 PM with Fall Protection expert, Jay Petry, Managing Partner – PMG Safety


MBE/WBE/DBE Afternoon Safety Session Opportunity:

Registration now - October 3, 2023: $0

**Safety Session Meets 1:00 - 4:00 pm and is no charge for MWDBE certified companies**

*We will accept walk-in registrations but ADVANCE Registration is preferred.

*Includes after conference networking session. 

More details available in prior section titled "MBE/WBE/DBE Focus Session" 

>>> Click HERE to Register for Full Day Conference and Professional Development Sessions


>>> Click HERE to Register for MWDBE Afternoon focus session (free)


Need a Hotel Room? Click here for hotels with conference Rates.

Presented by:

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Conference & Expo Sponsors

Visionary Sponsors:

Ally Sponsors:

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Sponsorship Opportunities & Exhibitor Booth Details: 

The Gateway Regional EHS Conference and Expo follows a 20-year tradition of safety conferences being hosted at Saint Louis University.  Past conferences have generated 200+ attendees.  This year’s conference and expo is presented by the Great Plains OSHA Training Institute Education Center, SLU Center for Environmental Education and Training, and AGC of Missouri.

Be a part of this tradition with an Exhibitor Booth or by becoming a Sponsor!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Show your Support of Workplace Safety:  Sponsorship Details can be found here


Complete the Sponsorship Interest form below or contact Rene Dulle, Director, at rene.dulle@slu.edu to discuss customized sponsorship opportunities.  We will respond within two business days:

 Sponsorship Interest Form  


Exhibitor Booth Details: 

Final day to register for a booth is Wednesday, September 27th!  

Contact Rene Dulle after 9/27 to check availability: rene.dulle@slu.edu

$500 for one table or $800 for two 8-foot table(s); Two chairs per table, tablecloth, located in same room as dining, providing easy access to attendees during breakfast, lunch, and during the four 30-minute breaks.  Electric available upon request. Sign up for Exhibitor Booths on the Registration page.  


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