Empowering Commitment to Champion Safety & Wellbeing
12-14 January 2026
Sheikh Rashid Hall
At the Intersec Health & Safety Conference 2026, powered by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), we explore the latest trends, innovative solutions, and best practices that empower organizations to champion workplace safety and well-being.
Through an immersive two-day programme, the conference aims to bring together global thought leaders, innovators, and HSE professionals to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The agenda will spotlight how emerging technologies like AI are transforming risk management, highlight the rising importance of occupational health and mental wellbeing, and address critical challenges in road and construction safety.
With inspiring talks, engaging discussions, and hands-on insights, the conference brings together a passionate community of HSE professionals all working towards one goal: creating safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.
Powered by:
CPD provider
10:30
Registration & Networking
10:50
Opening Address: Future of the OSH Profession
11:30
Presentation Reserved for Dubai Municipality
11:50
Panel Discussion: AI & Safety 4.0: Rethinking Human Risk
12:30
Fire-Side Chat: Behind the Scenes: Raising the Bar of Event Safety
13:00
Presentation: Care2Lead? Unleash the Safety Leader Within!
13:30
Presentation: From Compliance to Consciousness: Rethinking Safety Culture in the Age of Technology
13:50
Presentation: Transforming Safety Culture
14:15
Presentation: Core Traits of a Healthy Nuclear Safety Culture: Leadership, Communication & Consistency
14:35
Panel Discussion: Designing Out Risk in Construction
15:05
Presentation: HSE Coaching Needs and Opportunities in the UAE
15:25
Presentation: Human Performance at Work – How Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep & Stress Management shape Employee Success
15:45
Presentation: The New Well-Being: Why Mental Health Is the Future of Productivity
16:30
IOSH Members' Celebration & Networking Event
10:30
Registration & Networking
11:00
Recap of Day 1
11:10
Keynote & Discussion: In Conversation: Road Safety, Digitalisation & HSEQ Excellence with Tri Star Group
11:55
Panel Discussion: Building a Culture That Protects in a Crisis
12:25
Presentation: Hydrogen Safety: Enabling the Energy Transition Without Compromising Safety
12:50
Panel Discussion: Safety Reimagined: Workforce Training in OSH
13:30
Presentation: Setting the Standards for Global Safety Culture
14:10
Presentation: Safeguarding Lives: Tackling Occupational Health Hazards
14:40
Presentation: Behavioral Science & Neuroscience in Confined Space Safety – Leading with the Mind for Safer Decisions
15:05
On-Stage Conversation: Climate Stressors in Oil & Gas: Building Workforce Resilience Through Environmental Adaptation & Mental Health Awareness
15:35
Presentation: Driving Innovation: Technology’s Role in Protecting Drivers on the Road
16:00
Presentation: HSE Strategy Review for Etihad Rail
16:25
Presentation: The Evolution of Safety Thinking and the Future of Safety Across Industries
16:50
Presentation: AI Safety
17:10
Closing Remarks
Key themes
Meet the 2026 Speakers
Atiq Moghul
Corporate QHSE Manager | Ras Al Khaimah Oil Services & Energy Co. Ltd. (RAK)
Dr. Aissam Bouadjel
Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality| Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Adam Peter Colbrese
Senior Industrial Safety Specialist | Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
Bader Mubarak Al-Hadhrami
President | American Society of Safety Professionals - Kuwait Chapter QHSE Manager | National Energy Services Reunited
Christin Weil
Founder | Corpora Health
Eugene Mayne
CEO | Tri Star Group
Dr. Ehsan Rafeemanesh
Occupational Medicine Specialist | Emirates Global Aluminium
Elizabeth Roldan
Vice President of Health, Safety, Security and Environment | King Salman International Airport
Frank Agwe
HSEQ Specialist | Monjasa
Gareth Thomas
Founder & Managing Director | Health Safety Emirates
Greg Bytheway
Business Development Manager | IOSH
Graeme Primrose
Training Network Lead | IOSH
Hanan Al Sammak
Founder | HAC & Wellbeing Expert & Author
Dr. Hala Elmanakhly
Climate Ambassador, HSE Risk management Expert
Hari Kumar Polavarapu
Director - Group HSE Assurance | Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC)
Ian James Welsh
Head of QHSES & Special Projects| Pyxis
Dr. Islam Adra
Vice president, HSE MENA & SCO | DP World
Isaac Ochulor
Senior QHSE Engineer and Digital Transformation Strategist | Suhail Almazroui Transportation (SMGT)
John Dunne
Group Head of Health & Safety | Red Sea Global
Loganathan Ramachandran
Senior Instructor - Health & Safety - Talent & Performance Management Dept. | DryDocks
Muhammad Aamir
Group Head of QHSE | Gulf Cryo LLC
Dr. Mohamed Abdulla
Safety & Risk Management Consultant | Institute of Risk and Safety Management and General Manager, Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Management | Maldives Airports Company Limited
Martin Dewhurst
Director – Health & Safety | Red Sea Global
Paul Slater
Executive Director – Entertainment Operations QHSES | SEVEN
Richard Bate
President | IOSH
Suzan Ahmad Al Ghanem
Section Head -Organisational Resilience & Business Continuity Emergency, Safety & Business Continuity Office| Environment Agency – Abu Dhab
Shaimaa Kamal
Regional SHEQ Manager, North Africa & Iraq | Sarens
Sanjeet Dangi
HSE Specialist | Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority
Scott Anderson
Founder | International Event Security
Tahir Jamal Qadir
Associate Director H&S Advisory| WSP
Valentine Bobby Mmereole
Vice Chair | IOSH Qatar
Waleed Abdelrahman
Regional Security Compliance Auditor| NEOM
Dr. Waddah S. Ghanem Al Hashmi
Chairman | Federal Committee for OSH
All sessions are CPD certified
Join the Conversation – Be an Influential Voice at Intersec!
The Safety & Health Conference Program is taking shape, and we’re opening the floor to passionate voices ready to inspire change and share expertise. If you have a bold idea, a powerful story, or a fresh perspective that belongs on our stage — we’d love to hear from you
2025 Highlights
