Industry experts will share new research, practical AI applications, and strategies empowering EHS leaders to move from reactive safety management toward proactive risk prevention

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VelocityEHS®, the global leader in EHS & Sustainability solutions, announced its participation in the 2026 National Safety Congress & Expo, Sept. 14–16, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, where the company will showcase how connected technology, data, and human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) are helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving role of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).

At NSC 2026, VelocityEHS will bring together industry-leading research and expertise, a connected platform that powers a unified portfolio of safety and risk management solutions, and AI-powered innovation that turns connected insights into proactive decision making.

Insights from the 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report: In Transition: The New Reality of EHS will be shared during the conference, revealing a profession undergoing significant transformation. Three-quarters (75%) of EHS professionals say executive leadership attitudes toward EHS have become more strategic over the past two years, while 82% believe the function is gaining influence at the executive level.

Technology is also playing a growing role in this transformation. Forty-four percent of EHS professionals identify AI and automation as the largest force shaping the future of EHS, and 70% trust AI-generated insights to inform EHS decisions.

“EHS is becoming more strategic, more connected, and more influential across the business, but that evolution also brings greater expectations for safety leaders,” said Matt Airhart, CEO, VelocityEHS. “Organizations need better visibility into the risks their people and operations face, and they need technology that helps turn complex information into meaningful action.”

What Leading EHS Organizations Are Doing Differently
On Sept. 15 at 3:45 p.m. in Venue 133, Marc Juaire, Senior Director, Head of Product, Safety at VelocityEHS, will present “EHS 360: What Leading Organizations Are Doing Differently in 2026.” Juaire will explore the practices separating leading EHS organizations from their peers and what those differences mean for the future of the profession.

The session will examine EHS program maturity, investment priorities, ongoing pain points, the growing role of technology, and how leading organizations are progressing from reactive approaches toward more proactive risk management.

AI & Safety
On Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Learning Lab at Booth 4436, Brian Larsen, Principal Solutions Consultant at VelocityEHS, will present “AI & Safety: Predict, Prevent, Protect.” The session will explore how AI can help EHS teams analyze incident data, identify potential serious injury and fatality (SIF) risks, uncover hidden hazards and recognize patterns that may be difficult to detect manually.

As organizations increasingly explore AI for EHS, VelocityEHS is focused on human-centered applications that augment, rather than replace, professional expertise. By combining AI with deep EHS domain knowledge and human oversight, organizations can turn growing volumes of safety data into actionable insights, while keeping EHS professionals at the center of critical decisions.

Experience Accelerate®: The VelocityEHS Connected Platform
Throughout NSC 2026, attendees can visit VelocityEHS Booth #3500 to interact with Accelerate®: The VelocityEHS Connected Platform and meet with onsite experts. Through hands-on demonstrations, attendees can explore how a unified portfolio, connected platform, and AI-powered intelligence throughout the flow of work provide broader visibility into enterprise risk and transform connected data into action.

For more information about VelocityEHS at NSC 2026, visit https://www.ehs.com/events_and_webinars/2026-nsc-safety-congress-expo/.

About VelocityEHS
VelocityEHS is the global leader in EHS & Sustainability solutions, pioneering human-centered AI to make workplaces safer, faster. Protecting over 10 million workers worldwide, Accelerate®, the VelocityEHS Connected Platform, delivers AI-driven innovation across Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, Operational Risk, Contractor Safety & Permit to Work, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability.

With the deepest bench of certified experts, from Ph.D. AI/ML scientists to board-certified ergonomists and safety professionals, VelocityEHS ensures trusted, human-in-the-loop oversight. Recognized as a Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader, G2 Leader, ISO 27001 certified, and SOC 2 Type II attested, VelocityEHS empowers companies to outpace risk with speed and purpose. Learn more at www.EHS.com. 

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