Summit agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Gathering Spot Northyards - The Terminal
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Come enjoy a delicious Continental Breakfast, where you can connect with fellow attendees and kickstart your day. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle before diving into the day's exciting events!
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Join us at BOLD for a warm welcome from our leadership team, introduction to the event, and an exhilarating kickoff by our keynote speaker, Ama Agyapong.
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10:45 AM - 11:30 PM
EHS: The Key to Business Continuity and Sustainability
Gain insights and strategies to navigate the various paths towards career growth, equipping you with the tools to effectively take control of your pathway and obtain success within the OEHS field.
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11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Personal Brand in the Digital Age
In a profession built on trust, visibility matters. This session explores how SHE professionals can build a credible, authentic online presence that expands their network, opens career doors, and creates new opportunities — including entrepreneurship. Drawing on two years of intentional brand-building, the speaker shares practical steps for showing up consistently, sharing expertise publicly, and turning digital visibility into real professional capital.
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Connect with fellow attendees over a meal for an opportunity to network, reflect, and grow.
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01:20 PM - 02:20 PM
Neurosafety: Where Human Performance, Psychosocial Risk, and Psychological Safety Meet
This hybrid session + panel introduces the Neurosafety framework — a redefinition of safety grounded in neuroscience, behavior, psychosocial risk, and Human and Organizational Performance. Attendees will leave with a practical lens for building safer, healthier, more people-centered systems.
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02:35 PM - 03:20 PM
Influence: Leading Across the Organization
In high-risk industries, safety depends on more than strong systems—it requires people working together toward a common goal. Explore practical approaches to building trust, influencing across organizational boundaries, and strengthening collaboration to turn alignment into meaningful safety results.
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03:35 PM – 04:20 PM
Senior OEHS Leaders Roundtable
Join fellow OEHS professionals for an interactive roundtable discussion led by a senior industry leader, focused on the most pressing and emerging issues shaping the future of safety, health, and environmental (SHE) practices.
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Redefining Your “Edges” Through Mental Wellness
In today’s competitive world, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for standing out and advancing your career. In this session, we’ll explore strategies to communicate your brand effectively and stand out in today’s competitive landscape. You'll learn how to define and build a personal brand that highlights your unique strengths and values. Whether starting fresh or refining your image, this session will provide actionable tools to help you craft and showcase your personal brand.
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Come join the BOLD community for an hour of networking.
Friday, October 23, 2026
The Gathering Spot Northyards - The Terminal
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Connect with fellow attendees for an opportunity to network, reflect, and grow.
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09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Navigating “The Only” Experience
Join us for a moderated conversation with senior leaders who have navigated being "the only" in the room throughout their careers. Panelists will share candid reflections and practical strategies for building resilience, finding allies, and growing professionally despite isolation. Attendees will come away with real, tested approaches for navigating similar dynamics in their own careers.
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10:50 AM - 11:20 PM
EHS to C-Suite Climate Architect: Driving Enterprise Value Through Risk and Resilience
This interactive session helps EHS leaders shift from compliance execution to C-suite strategic influence. Participants will learn to translate climate, operational, and regulatory risk — including Scope 3 exposure — into business value.
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11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Closing Keynote
The Summit will come to a close with the inspiring words of Dr. Nkosi A. Leary.
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Closing remarks from the BOLD leadership team.
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Enjoy a BOLD Brunch before your departure