
North Dakota Safety Council - NDSC Annual Safety & Health Conference 2027
Event Date
February 22–25, 2027
Location
Bismarck, ND
Expected Exhibitors
150
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) Annual Safety & Health Conference is the region's largest gathering dedicated to workplace safety and employee well-being. Held at the Bismarck Event Center and offered virtually, the four-day event brings together safety professionals, business leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, and frontline employees for education, networking, and inspiration. The 2027 edition is the 54th Annual Safety & Health Conference.
The conference draws roughly 1,000 safety professionals from across every North Dakota industry, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation, and utilities. Attendees gain hands-on workplace safety training, learn about compliance, and upskill their safety management practices through a broad slate of educational sessions and keynotes.
What makes it worth attending is the practical, immediately applicable focus: the program is designed so that whether you lead a safety team, manage operations, supervise employees, or are just beginning your safety journey, you leave with ideas you can put to work right away. A large exhibitor show connects attendees with the latest safety products, technologies, and services.
Show Highlights
- Four days of education, networking, and inspiration for safety professionals at every career stage.
- 115+ educational sessions covering hands-on workplace safety training, compliance, and safety management.
- Keynote presentations on both Tuesday and Wednesday of the conference.
- A large exhibitor show featuring the latest products, technologies, and services that advance workplace safety and employee well-being.
- In-person and virtual attendance options, with the in-person event hosted at the Bismarck Event Center.
- Content tailored to a wide cross-section of industries, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation, and utilities.
Attendance
Based on the 2026 conference, the event drew 948 attendees (participants) representing 353 companies, and featured 115+ educational sessions and 150 exhibit booths. Organizers describe the audience as approximately 1,000 safety professionals from across North Dakota industries, including safety managers, HR professionals, trainers, and frontline leaders. Industries represented include agriculture, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation, and utilities.
Booth Pricing
For the 2027 exhibitor show, booth options are:
- Standard Booth: $815 — 10'x10' space with blue pipe & drape, 8' table, two chairs, blue table cover, complimentary electricity, carpeted flooring, secured wireless internet, and daily all-access for two people (breakfast, lunch & keynotes).
- Premium Booth: $875 — everything in a Standard Booth plus prime placement in high-traffic areas (end caps, near food, top-traffic aisles).
- Super Premium Booth: $2,000 — 10'x20' open-concept space (no pipe & drape), two 8' tables, four chairs, two table covers, complimentary electricity, carpeted flooring, secured wireless internet, and daily access for four people to meals & keynotes.
- Prime Booth: $2,000 — 20'x30' showcase space, two 8' tables, four chairs, two table covers, complimentary electricity, optional carpeted flooring, secured wireless internet, daily access for four people to meals & keynotes, plus a free 1/4-page ad in the Conference Program Guide and a custom push notification during prime conference hours.
Registration
Conference registration for 2027 opens in December 2026. Attendees can register through the NDSC website (www.ndsc.org/annualconference/).
For exhibitors, sponsor and exhibitor opportunities open in September 2026: past exhibitor registration opens September 8th and new exhibitor registration opens September 28th. To be added to the Exhibitor Prospect Email List, businesses can email ndsafetyconference@ndsc.org. General questions can be directed to the NDSC at 701-223-6372 or 800-932-8890.
History
The North Dakota Safety Council has been bringing safety professionals together for more than five decades. The 2026 conference marked 53 years of the event, and the 2027 edition is billed as the 54th Annual Safety & Health Conference, placing the show's origins in the early 1970s. Over its history the conference has grown into the region's largest safety and health event, drawing roughly 1,000 attendees, hundreds of companies, and 150 exhibit booths, with 115+ educational sessions in its recent editions.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 NDSC Annual Safety & Health Conference?
The 54th Annual Safety & Health Conference takes place February 22–25, 2027, at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. A virtual attendance option is also offered.
Who should attend the conference?
The event is designed for safety professionals, business leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, trainers, and frontline employees. Attendees come from a wide range of industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation, and utilities.
How do I register for the conference?
Conference registration opens in December 2026 and can be completed through the NDSC website at www.ndsc.org/annualconference/. For questions, you can contact the NDSC at 701-223-6372 or 800-932-8890.
How much does an exhibitor booth cost and when can I register?
Booth options for 2027 range from a Standard Booth at $815 and Premium Booth at $875 to Super Premium and Prime Booths at $2,000. Past exhibitor registration opens September 8th and new exhibitor registration opens September 28th; email ndsafetyconference@ndsc.org to join the Exhibitor Prospect list.
What makes the conference worth attending?
It is the region's largest safety and health conference, offering 115+ educational sessions, keynotes, and a large exhibitor show with the latest safety products and services. The program is built around practical ideas attendees can implement immediately, drawing roughly 1,000 safety professionals each year.
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