2026 FIA Safety Conference
September 15-16, 2026
Warrensville Heights, OH
Centered around the theme Leading Safety in High-Consequence Manufacturing, this two-day conference delivers practical, real-world solutions for preventing serious injuries, strengthening safety leadership, and improving organizational resilience. Attendees will gain valuable insights through keynote presentations, interactive discussions with OSHA leadership, case studies, and educational sessions covering risk management, workers' compensation, human performance, emergency preparedness, mental health, and innovative safety technologies.
The conference also features Safety Innovation Spotlights showcasing emerging best practices, networking opportunities with peers and solution providers, and a plant tour offering firsthand exposure to manufacturing safety in action. Whether you are responsible for environmental health and safety, plant operation, human resources, or executive leadership, you'll leave with actionable ideas, regulatory updates, and proven strategies to enhance your organization's safety culture and reduce risk.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts, share experiences with industry peers, and help shape the future of safety in the forging industry.
Click here to view the current agenda.
| Cost to Attend: |
FIA Member: |
Non-Member: |
| First Attendee from Company |
$980 |
$1,180 |
| Additional Attendee from Company |
$880 |
$1,080 |
Registration will close on September 4, 2026. No online registration will be accepted after this date. If you have questions about registration, or would like to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org. Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration.
Optional Plant Tour: Fives North American Combustion
For more than 100 years, Fives North American Combustion has been a leader in industrial combustion, thermal process engineering, and process optimization. Backed by the global expertise of Fives Group, they design, manufacture, install, upgrade, and service combustion systems, burners, and furnace solutions that improve performance, efficiency, emissions control, and profitability across a wide range of industries. Together with their subsidiary, North American Construction Services, they deliver turnkey furnace and combustion solutions, from consultation and engineering to installation, retrofits, and ongoing support.
Fives North American Combustion
4455 E 71st Street
Cleveland, OH 44105
Transportation is NOT provided; everyone must drive on their own. Steel-toe shoes are REQUIRED.
Keynote Speaker: Ted Schorn
Ted is currently a Vice President at Enkei America, a tier 1 automotive supplier of aluminum alloy wheels, responsible for quality and product design and development. Ted has written over 40 technical papers, three books and countless magazine articles. He is a frequent conference presenter and instructor and operates his own consulting business, Schorn Consulting LLC providing consulting and training on quality and safety. Ted has received many awards for his speaking and writing including American Foundry Society's Pangborn Gold Medal, The Award of Scientific Merit, and was recognized four times with the Ray Witt National Award for the paper that had the most long-term significance to management practice.
Hotel Suggestions:
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Hts., OH 44122
Aloft Cleveland Beachwood
1010 Eaton Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be permitted until August 31, 2026 and will be refunded in full. After August 31, 2026 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing.
Please Note:
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.