Program for the 23rd World Congress on safety released

SafeWork NSW, the International Labour Organisation, and the International Social Security Organisation have recently released the draft program for the 23rd World Congress on occupational health and safety.

SafeWork NSW says the program features AFL Legend and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, Atlasian Futurist Dominic Price, occupational safety advocate Candice Carnahan and CEO and Business Strategist Zipho Sikhakhane.

The World Congress on workplace health and safety will be held on 27-30 November 2023 at Sydney's International Convention Centre. This international conference brings together delegates from across the globe to discuss emerging challenges in safety software and best practice standards.

Australia's First World Congress on Safety

Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said this is Australia's first World Congress, adding that it's a chance to show the world what NSW is doing to improve workplace health and safety.

"This is an opportunity to create international connections, hear different perspectives, learn new skills and showcase Australian leadership in workplace health and safety," Ms Mann said.

Organisers have confirmed the Social Security aspects of workplace protection will feature prominently across sessions, reflecting the broader mandate of the International Social Security Organisation as a program partner. Delegates attending the event can expect discussions covering social security frameworks, injury compensation systems, and long-term worker support schemes.

What the Draft Program Covers

Attendees can expect sessions spanning several key areas, including:

• Workplace health innovation and leadership case studies
• Security frameworks supporting injured and vulnerable workers
• Panel discussions featuring international keynote speakers
• Networking opportunities for safety professionals across industries

For businesses preparing teams to attend, reviewing a comprehensive event safety checklist ahead of time helps ensure smooth participation at large-scale gatherings such as this one.

Why This Congress Matters for Safety Professionals

Hosting the World Congress on safety in Sydney signals growing international recognition of Australian leadership in workplace health standards. Technical professionals across construction, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors stand to gain valuable insight from cross-industry knowledge sharing.

For organisations wanting to stay ahead of compliance requirements discussed at events like this, tools such as a digital JSA template can support consistent risk assessment practices well beyond the conference itself.

Where to Find Additional Information

Additional information about registration, speaker line-ups, and session times is available on the SafeWork NSW website. Businesses can also review related coverage of safety initiatives, such as plans for improved pool safety, for further context on how state-based safety programs evolve alongside international efforts.

Stay tuned to SafetyDocs news for further updates as the draft program develops and additional speakers and sessions are confirmed ahead of November.