Embrace developments in safety and protection at this year’s SAFE Symposium, held by the SAFE Association. This event will take place from Oct. 10-12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach.

What Is the SAFE Association?

SAFE is an international organization specializing in personal safety across land, air, sea and space. It’s dedicated to spreading key information on new protection equipment and ideas to government bodies and industry professionals.

This association’s commitment to improving safety devices and protective equipment also involves holding an annual symposium for individuals and organizations to attend.

What Is the SAFE Symposium?

The SAFE Symposium is an internationally attended forum for industry leaders, professionals, engineers and academics involved in personal well-being. It’s the premier assembly for discussing problems and solutions in the fields of survival and safety.

This symposium occurs toward the end of the year to culminate the association’s efforts, and it serves as a time to recognize contributions and achievements during awards presentations. Other events featured at the SAFE Symposium include:

  • Active product demonstrations
  • Paper presentations
  • Panels
  • Workshops
  • Technical sessions
  • Industry exhibits
  • Equipment displays
  • Training

Previous symposiums explored disciplines such as environmental hazards, homeland security, technology transfer and accident investigation.

For the 2023 SAFE Symposium, the association is managing general and exhibitor tickets through Eventbrite, and sign-ups are now open. Learn more on SAFE’s attendee registration page.

Why Should You Attend SAFE Symposium 2023?

Attending the SAFE Association’s event is a great idea, whether you’re part of an up-and-coming company or an established organization. The SAFE Symposium gives guests a chance to find inspiration and network with industry leaders, all while enjoying educational and recreational events with like-minded attendees. This event also lets you experience new technologies and enriching opportunities firsthand and gain valuable information.

Discover how you can support your own organizational developments with the symposium’s diverse range of attendees, which comprise 50% customers and 50% industry professionals. Many attendees make the symposium a priority because they use it to schedule supplier meetings and design reviews to pursue partnership and acquisition opportunities.

Learn About AETC at the SAFE Symposium

AETC is proud to be attending the 61st SAFE Symposium as a returning sponsor and contributor. The association shares our dedication to innovation and a safer future. We will be showcasing our advancements in life-support explosive and pyrotechnic components for private, commercial and military aircraft. Find us at the event to learn about our dedication to quality and safety — we look forward to meeting you!