The 18
th Safety Gala, continues its long-standing mission to advance Safety Culture across business and society, remaining full aligned with ESG principles and Sustainable Development. With a strong international profile, the event brings together leaders, experts, and professionals to exchange knowledge, address emerging challenges, and promote best practices in safety, leadership, and governance.
Under the central theme
“Visionary Leadership & Governance for Safety at Workplaces and Beyond,” the first day focuses on the strategic and systemic dimensions of safety. The programme explores how visionary leadership, values-driven governance, and innovation can transform workplace safety and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Key thematic pillars include:
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ESG: Embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into workplace health and safety strategies
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Soft Skills: Empowering people through safety education, awareness, and behavioural change
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Technology: Leveraging digital tools and technological advancements to enhance prevention, monitoring, and safety performance
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Management: Moving beyond compliance toward genuine commitment, with safety values at the core of organisational culture.
Sophie Edwards, Head of UK & EU Learning Partner Business Development will be presenting during the day on
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Speaking the right language' .
Gaining leadership buy‑in for health and safety initiatives is a challenge familiar to many safety professionals. In this session, Sophie will explore how strong, targeted communication can help you connect effectively with CEOs and other C‑suite leaders.
She’ll delve into how to prepare for these conversations, understand the executive perspective, and avoid the common pitfalls that can weaken your message. By learning to “speak the right language,” attendees will be better equipped to build alignment, strengthen commitment, and drive meaningful engagement across their organisation.