# SafeStart Forum

- Dates: 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs, Franklin, United States
- Organiser: SafeStart

## About

The SafeStart Forum is a two-day conference focused on human factors in safety, featuring over 25 sessions, expert speakers, and interactive learning. It is designed for trainers, safety staff, leaders, and steering committee members to develop practical skills and strategies for improving safety performance.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://safestart.com/news/safestart-forum-conference-announced/)
- [Registration](https://safestart.com/join/)

## Topics

- Culture
- Safety

## Speakers

- Larry Wilson, Author/Founder of SafeStart
- Don Wilson, Chief Client Officer
- Tim Page-Bottorff, CSP, CIT, Senior Advisor
- Danny Smith, SMP, CIT, Senior Safety Consultant
- Jack Jackson, Senior Safety Consultant
- Joe Tantarelli, Safety Consultant
- Peter A. Batrowny, Senior Safety Consultant

## Where to stay

- **Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square**: 180 m from the venue, 75 East State Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhcs-sheraton-columbus-hotel-at-capitol-square/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-614-365-4500
- **The Capital Suites Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 50 South Front Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhmd-the-capital-suites-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-4600
- **Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel**: 280 m from the venue, 50 North Third Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614 228 5050
- **Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection**: 290 m from the venue
- **Residence Inn Columbus Downtown**: 340 m from the venue, 36 East Gay Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhrd)
  - Phone: +1 614-222-2610
- **Holiday Inn**: 430 m from the venue
- **The Westin Great Southern Columbus**: 600 m from the venue, 310 South High Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](http://www.westincolumbus.com)
  - Phone: +1-614-228-3800
- **Courtyard Columbus Downtown**: 610 m from the venue, 35 West Spring Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhcy)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-3200

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/safestart-forum/