The summit where safety gets real.
Global Safety Innovation Summit 2027
Dates: 7–10 February 2027
(Welcome Reception: Sunday 7 February; Summit: Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 February)
Venue: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Here's the honest version: most safety conferences leave you with a folder full of slides and a vague sense that you should do things differently. You fly home, get back to your inbox, and things carry on much as they did before.
GSIS exists because that's not good enough.
The Global Safety Innovation Summit returning to the Gold Coast in February 2027 is built around a simple idea: that the people who want to genuinely improve safety at work deserve more than a day of presentations. They deserve real access to the people doing the best thinking in the field, real time to dig into what it means for their organisation, and real conversations with others wrestling with the same challenges.
We know a lot more about why people get hurt at work than we did twenty years ago. The research is there. What's often missing is the bridge between that research and what actually happens on Monday morning. That's the bridge we're trying to build.
So no, this isn't a regular safety conference. There are no rows of chairs, no hard sells, and nothing that feels like professional development you have to sit through. What's here instead is three days of genuinely useful work with some of the sharpest minds in safety, and some of the most committed practitioners you'll ever share a room with.
We deliberately keep numbers small. Because access matters. And because the best conversations happen when people actually have space to talk.
"The best personal development opportunity I have undertaken in 20 years."
"Gamechanging, inspiring at times confrontational, but overwhelmingly worthwhile and one of the highlights of my safety career."
"I have worked around the world in multiple industries and attended many similar conferences. This one was by far the most impressive lineup I have ever seen." 2024 Delegates
Who Attends?
This one's not just for the safety team.
People get hurt at work because of decisions made at every level, not just by the safety department. So GSIS is for everyone with a hand in how work gets done:
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The event that will challenge and re-energise your practice.
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Day 1 is built for senior leaders who want to know what the evidence says and what it asks of them.
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Practical tools you can use straight away, for the people closest to the work.
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Perspectives that are increasingly essential to the conversation, and often missing from it.
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Space to explore what genuine safety assurance looks like beyond a policy library.
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Researchers and practitioners in the same room, and the cross-pollination that makes GSIS different.
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A number of fully-funded places for current students. See the Student Program section to apply.
"An essential event for Executives, CEOs and Boards."
"The best networking, learning, sharing, 'no-sales' summit you will attend in the safety domain."
"A collection of the leading minds in safety a must for business leaders."
2024 Delegates
WHY ATTEND?
Three days that give you what years in the field sometimes can't.
"You'd be hard pressed to pack as much depth and breadth of experience as you'll find at GSIS. It's three days where you'll take away learning that might otherwise be years in the making."
"An outstanding event, it covers the underpinning science, how to engage executives, and gives practical examples of integration. Attending this conference supercharges your ability to save lives."
"It was the most valuable safety event I have ever attended."
"Safety is never boring and #GSIS is the proof."
2024 Delegates
WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS, ACTUALLY IN THE ROOM WITH YOU.
These aren't names chosen for recognition. They're leading voices in safety science, human factors, organisational psychology, safety law and frontline practice, and at GSIS they don't just present, they facilitate workshops, answer your questions, and have lunch at the table next to you.
YOU DON’T JUST ATTEND. YOU WORK.
Day 1 gives you the big-picture keynotes that set the foundation, then Days 2 and 3 shift into hands-on workshops on challenges from your own workplace. You leave with specific actions, not a notebook of ideas that never make it off the page.
YOU BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAM
With 12 workshops running concurrently in each session block on Days 2 and 3, every delegate builds the program that fits their priorities. Whatever you're focused on, there's a room for you.
THE ROOM IS WORTH AS MUCH AS THE STAGE.
GSIS attracts senior safety professionals, operational leaders, researchers and regulators who are serious about doing things better. Attendees consistently point to the calibre of conversation, in sessions and between them, as one of the things that sets GSIS apart.
The program.
Every day builds on the last. And every delegate leaves with something to do.
GSIS isn't structured like a typical conference where each day is a fresh start. The three days are designed to move you from understanding, to application, to action.
SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY
Welcome Reception
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pearls Bar.
The Summit starts the night before, see the Social Program below.
MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY: Day 1, The Case for Safety Innovation (Good for People, Good for Business)
followed by Poolside Dinner
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Day 1 is built around the big questions. Why do workplaces keep failing in the same ways? What does the research say about effective safety leadership? What are regulators really looking for, and where do most organisations fall short?
International keynote speakers set the scene, practitioners share what the journey looks like in the real world, and legal experts tackle the gap between what compliance requires and what genuine duty of care demands.
If you're bringing an executive or board member, Day 1 is the day to bring them. It closes with the Poolside Dinner, one of the best nights of the year (more in the Social Program).
TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY: Day 2, Breaking the Safety Plateau
followed by SafetyStock 2.0
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Day 2 goes deeper, with real-life case studies from some of the biggest global names. They'll share the challenges they faced and how they worked through them, the honest version, not the polished one.
It's the perfect lead-in to the workshops. You build on the knowledge from the plenary and then take it into smaller sessions, where the focus shifts to the challenges you're dealing with in your own organisation.
Day 2 finishes with SafetyStock 2.0, our signature off-site evening event. More in the Social Program below.
WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY: Day 3, Getting Into Action (Making What Works, Stick)
(including Farewell Drinks)
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
The final day tackles the hardest part: what happens when you get back to work.
Day 3 brings more case studies and practical guidance on what good actually looks like and how to make it stick, so you leave with the tools to put it into practice.
The day closes with the whole faculty on stage for a live Q&A, then a single card for every delegate: the one thing you'll do differently in the next 90 days. Simple, but it works.
CALL FOR WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Shape the conversation. Facilitate a high-impact session.
The core of the Summit on Days 2 and 3 revolves around hands-on, concurrent workshops where delegates work directly with experts on real-world challenges. We are looking for practitioners and researchers who are doing the best thinking in the field to propose and facilitate a breakout session.
This is your opportunity to lead a deep dive into an issue—whether it's on leadership, psychosocial risk, AI tools, or building the business case for change.
What we are looking for:
Workshop Proposal: A 60–90 minute interactive session focused on practical application.
Breakout Presentation: A focused 15–45 minute presentation of new research or a significant case study.
Speaker Profile: Your promotional materials, including a professional headshot and a short biography (approximately 200 words).
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your proposal and speaker materials by emailing the Organising Committee.
For questions about the session format: summit@safetyinnovation.org
"I loved it — blew me away."
"It rocked, literally during the day and into the night."
"SafetyStock was something I had never experienced before at a conference. The atmosphere across the whole three days was electric."
2024 Delegates
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Some of the best conversations happen away from the lectern.
The social program isn't an add-on. It's a continuation of everything happening in the rooms. Some of the most useful conversations at GSIS happen over dinner, between sessions, or on a bus to somewhere we're not going to tell you about yet.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Sunday 7 February 2027
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pearls Bar, Sheraton Grand Mirage
Arrive the night before, meet some faces, have a drink. Deliberately low-key, a nice way to start.
By the time Day 1 begins, you'll already know a few people in the room.
POOLSIDE DINNER
Monday 8 February 2027
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Poolside Lawns, Sheraton Grand Mirage
After a full day of keynotes and big ideas, Day 1 closes with an outdoor BBQ dinner beside the lagoon pool. A beautiful setting, a relaxed format, easy conversation. Year after year, people say this is where they made the connections that stuck.
SAFETYSTOCK 2.0
Tuesday 9th February 2027
7pm – 11pm
Off-site 7:00 pm (Hotel transfers form 6:30pm)
Where are we going? We're not telling you. What's happening? Not that either. What we will say is that SafetyStock is the thing people talk about most when they describe GSIS to someone who hasn't been. Fun, unexpected, and very much not a conference dinner.
"SafetyStock was something I had never experienced before at a conference. So good!" "It rocked, literally during the day and into the night at SafetyStock!" 2024 Delegates
Transfers from the hotel are included.
Secure your place — numbers are capped.
We keep GSIS deliberately small. Not because we can't fill a bigger room, but because the whole point is access to the experts, to each other, and to real working time. Once it's full, it's full.
Register early. First Release pricing won't last.
Bringing a team?
We offer group packages for organisations wanting to send more than one person. It's also genuinely worth it — having a few people from the same organisation in the room means you can work on your actual challenges together, not just take notes individually.
For group bookings or any questions: summit@safetyinnovation.org
Stay where the Summit is happening.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is one of Australia's most iconic beachfront properties, right on the waterfront at Main Beach, with lagoon pools that make you want to stay an extra night. We've secured a dedicated room block at a discounted rate for Summit delegates.
Delegate rate: $350 per room, per night (incl. GST)
Includes a full buffet breakfast for one at Terraces Restaurant each morning.
Rooms must be booked through the Summit registration site by Friday 8 January 2027. After that date, the delegate rate is no longer guaranteed.
A few practical things to know
Check-in is from 3:00 pm; check-out is by 11:00 am
Additional guests sharing a room can add breakfast for $30 per person per day (let the hotel know at time of booking)
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms
Undercover parking is available on-site at $25 per day for hotel guests
Questions about accommodation? Get in touch at summit@safetyinnovation.org
HOW TO BOOK?
Are you a student? You could attend for free.
We believe the next generation of safety professionals should have access to the best thinking in the field, not just the ones whose employers can pay for it. So every year, thanks to our sponsors, we set aside fully-funded places for current students.
That means full access. All three days, the evening events, the networking, everything. You'll be in the room with some of the most respected names in safety and with practitioners from organisations across Australia and internationally. It's the kind of access that can shape a career.
You're eligible if you're:
A full-time or part-time student (Bachelor, Postgraduate or Higher Degree by Research)
Working in WHS or studying towards a career in health and safety
Undertaking a traineeship or cadetship in a relevant area
Who can apply?
What's included in a student ticket?
All three days of the Summit program
The Welcome Reception on Sunday evening
SafetyStock 2.0 our legendary off-site evening event on Day 2 (ask anyone who came in 2024)
Please note: getting yourself to the Gold Coast (travel, accommodation and any other costs) is on you. The ticket itself is fully covered.
How to apply
Write a short submission (under 500 words) on one of these questions. If you received this scholarship, how would it help you to:
If you received this scholarship, how would it help you to:
Shape your future career in health and safety?
Advance the field and help protect workers?
Put better safety practice to work in your organisation?
Make a difference for workers in your community or country?
Places are limited and assessed by the Organising Committee. Apply early.
"The Summit was a beautiful coming together of experts and students. The speakers were world-class, the community was welcoming, and the location was brilliant. As someone new to the space, this was an excellent introduction." "Inspirational people, inspiring the future of the profession." Student attendees, 2024
Got questions? Here are the ones we hear most.
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It's a three-day summit for people who want to genuinely improve safety at work, not tick a compliance box. GSIS brings together safety professionals, executives, researchers, regulators and students from across Australia and around the world. The 2027 event is our second Summit, following a sold-out inaugural event in 2024.
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The Welcome Reception is on Sunday 7 February 2027. The Summit itself runs Monday 8 through Wednesday 10 February, at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland.
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Not at all. Day 1 is particularly relevant for executives and senior leaders. Days 2 and 3 are more hands-on and suit safety practitioners, people managers and anyone implementing change in their organisation. We deliberately design the program to work for both groups.
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We cap numbers intentionally. GSIS isn't a big convention where you sit in an auditorium and watch a stage, it's a smaller, curated event where you actually get time with the experts and with each other. We'll share capacity numbers closer to the event.
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Full registration includes all sessions, keynotes and workshops, morning and afternoon teas and lunches each day, the Poolside Dinner on Monday, SafetyStock 2.0 on Tuesday, Farewell Drinks on Wednesday, the Summit app, and access to official event photos.
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Yes. One-day registrations are available for Monday only. Just note that the days are quite different in format Day 1 is keynote-led and suits executives and leaders; Days 2 and 3 are workshop-heavy and more hands-on.
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Yes Bronze (3 tickets), Silver (5 tickets) and Gold (10 tickets) packages are available at a saving on individual registrations. Email summit@safetyinnovation.org and we'll sort it out.
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Quite possibly, yes. We run a Student Grant Program each year, funded by our sponsors, that provides free full registrations to current OHS/WHS students. Head to the Student Program section for eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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We've secured a block of rooms at the Sheraton Grand Mirage at a special delegate rate of $350 per room per night, including breakfast. Book via the registration link when securing your Summit ticket.
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SafetyStock is our off-site evening event on Day 2. The venue and format are kept secret until the night and we plan to keep it that way. If you came in 2024, you know. If you didn't, just trust the reviews and make sure you're there.
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No. We're a for-purpose organisation. Every dollar generated by the Summit is reinvested into safety research, learning programs and the profession. Our Directors and Organising Committee are all volunteers, practitioners and academics who give their time because they care about where safety is heading.
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Drop us a line at summit@safetyinnovation.org. We're a friendly bunch.
WANT TO BE PART OF WHAT’S BUILDING HERE?
GSIS is a for-purpose organisation, run by volunteers. Every dollar we generate goes back into safety research and the development of the profession. So when we talk about partnership, we mean something different from a logo on a banner.
The people who come to GSIS are senior safety leaders, executives, researchers and regulators actively trying to change how their organisations work. They're not looking for sales pitches. They're looking for organisations that share their commitment, and they notice who shows up as a partner.
If that sounds like your organisation, we'd love to talk.
Annual Partnership
GSI's annual partnerships run year-round, not just at Summit time. They include access to our industry-funded PhD research program, seats at our Think Tank sessions, Summit registrations, and recognition across everything we do.
2027 Summit Sponsorship
A small number of event-specific sponsorships are available for GSIS 2027. Annual Partners get first access, so if you're interested, don't wait.
GSIS is organised by Global Safety Innovation.