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Adventure Safety Conference

Bringing professionals together to advance safety and quality in adventure experiences in Asia and beyond

Why You Should Attend

Connect with global professionals in adventure safety, and gain insights and practical tools for improving safety outcomes in the workplace and across the adventure sector. Through workshops, a panel discussion, trainings, keynotes and networking, you can explore good safety practices, industry standards and risk management theories while building professional relationships and gaining skills and knowledge you can apply directly to your work.

Who Should Attend

The Adventure Safety Conference can be a valuable experience for anyone interested to improve safety and quality in adventure experiences:

  • Managers, program coordinators and administrators of travel, experiential, outdoor and adventure programs
  • Executive leadership, technical advisors, technical experts and Safety Committee members
  • Legal, insurance, and loss control specialists
  • Health, safety & security professionals
  • Rescue, evacuation, and emergency services experts
  • Adventure guides, instructors, facilitators and trip leaders 
  • Policy-makers and regulators involved with health and safety, tourism, education, recreation and sustainable and nature-based economic development
  • Leadership of associations and governing bodies for travel, excursion, adventurous and outdoor activities

Keynote Speakers

Our keynote speakers will bring inspiring perspectives from across the adventure sector.

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Our keynote speakers will bring inspiring perspectives from across the adventure sector.

Keynote Speaker Coming Soon

Our keynote speakers will bring inspiring perspectives from across the adventure sector.

Schedule

Discover an exciting lineup of engaging conference programming at the Adventure Safety Conference, featuring pre- and post-conference workshops, keynote presentations, interactive sessions, exhibitors  and much more.

Pre- and Post-Conference Opportunities

Foundations of Adventure Safety

The Foundations of Adventure Safety training is a 16-hour, in-person course that provides essential skills and knowledge for managing risks in adventure programs.

The two-day classroom-based training is designed for managers of outdoor, experiential, or travel programs that have adventurous components.

The course introduces a theoretical model of incident causation and prevention, the Risk Domains model, and addresses practices that administrators can take to develop a high-quality safety management system to eliminate and reduce risks.

Course topics include adventure safety standards, legal considerations, managing participants, staff training, medical screening, incident reporting, emergency planning, and more. 

The class is immersive and engaging, and includes presentations, readings, case studies, role-play scenarios, and small group discussions. 

Adventure Safety Leadership

The Adventure Safety Leadership training is a 16-hour, in-person course for instructors, trip leaders, guides, camp counselors, facilitators, field staff and other leaders of outdoor, travel, experiential and adventure activities.

The training helps those responsible for leading adventure activities understand how they can reduce risks and improve safety outcomes with the groups they work with and the adventurous activities they lead.

The class covers topics included in ISO 21102—Adventure tourism—Leaders—Personnel competence.

The class is highly participatory and experiential, with scenarios, case study analysis, and group discussions mixed with presentations and readings.

Engagement Opportunities

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Adventure Safety Conference puts your brand in front of leading professionals in the adventure sector. Conference sponsorship offers a platform to showcase your organization and connect with company decision-makers, policymakers and practitioners. Aligning your company with the Adventure Safety Conference can highlight your commitment to advancing safety and quality in the industry while building valuable professional connections.

Become an Exhibitor

Exhibiting at the Adventure Safety Conference provides an opportunity to connect directly with executives and other professionals in the adventure sector. Exhibitor spaces are located within the central conference hub, where attendees gather for sessions, networking, meals and breaks, giving your organization visibility and meaningful engagement throughout the event.

Meet the Conference Committee

The Conference Committee is composed of seasoned professionals from the adventure sector, each committed to safety, quality, and advancing professional standards and practices. Their combined knowledge and experience shape the planning, structure, and execution of the Adventure Safety Conference, helping ensure it meets the needs of the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

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