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2026 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium February 23-26, 2026 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel One Grand Cypress Blvd Orlando, FL 32836 USA
ICPHSO is pleased to announce its 33rd Annual Meeting and Training Symposium , taking place in Orlando, Florida. This flagship event brings together global product safety professionals for four days of collaboration, learning, and networking. Chris Harvey, 2026 Planning Chair and Incoming President, is leading the coordination of the 2026 Symposium. The planning team received and reviewed more than 100 session proposals, reflecting the depth and diversity of expertise within the product safety community. The final lineup of plenary, breakout, and roundtable sessions is posted. The Annual Symposium provides valuable content for a wide range of stakeholders, including industry professionals (product designers, manufacturers, importers, and retailers), standards developers, NGOs, consumer and parent advocates, test laboratories, academia, product safety experts, consultants, legal professionals, media representatives, trade associations, and regulators from around the world. The Symposium will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026, at noon with a special lunch and orientation for first-time and new attendees. The official opening session will start at 1:00 p.m., featuring Foundational Product Safety Plenary Training Sessions, specialized Roundtable Discussions on key product safety topics, and a keynote presentation to kick off the event. Throughout the week, attendees will engage in plenary sessions, breakouts, and interactive discussions covering the latest developments in product safety. The Symposium will feature a Mock Trial on the final day, Thursday, February 26, 2026, offering a dynamic and educational look at how product safety issues play out in a legal setting. The event will conclude at 2:00 p.m. on that day. Registration includes access to all sponsored satellite sessions, breakfasts, lunches, networking breaks, evening receptions, and all symposium materials. Program information will be provided and updated as it becomes available.
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Early member registration is now closed, though ICPHSO members still receive a discount on their registration. Please note you must be an active member to receive the discount. If you signed up in 2025 as a member with the discount, you will also have to ensure you renew your membership for 2026 prior to the Annual Symposium, otherwise you will be invoiced for the additional non-member registration fee. Buddy Program ICPHSO recognizes that our Annual Meeting and Training Symposium can be overwhelming, especially for new attendees or first-timers. To make your experience smoother and more enjoyable, we're excited to offer our Buddy Program during the 2026 Annual Symposium! Through the Buddy Program, you'll be paired with an experience ICPHSO member who can:
Whether you're looking to make connections, learn from seasoned members, or just feel more comfortable in a new environment, the Buddy Program is here to help. Note: This is not a Mentoring Program. The purpose of the Buddy Program is to assist new attendees to navigate the four-day symposium. To participate, sign up during registration using the link below.
Hotel Information Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress - Hotel Block Sold Out! One Grand Cypress Blvd Orlando, FL 32836 USA
If you were unable to reserve a room at our headquarter hotel, you can make a reservation at:
Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista 8688 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836 Phone: (407) 778-5500 ICPHSO does not have a contract with the hotel, but it is close to the Grand Cypress.
Call for Posters - Deadline 12/31/25 - Now Closed ICPHSO is seeking submissions of recent research, emerging potential risks, an examination of available health and safety research, novel uses of methodologies, or programs/projects addressing product safety education and activities. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research network with peers, and engage with global product safety leaders. Posters Submitters will be notified of acceptance of the poster and will be provided additional details regarding the size of the poster and the location for viewing.
Student Mentorship Program We are also happy to report that our Student Mentorship Program is returning for its 5th anniversary year. If you are a junior or senior undergraduate, graduate, advanced degree, JD, PhD, or other impressive letter filled distinction, and have an interest in consumer products, please use this form to apply to our ICPHSO 2026 Mentorship Cohort! - Registration for Student Mentees is Now Closed. Mentor Applications Still Being Accepted.
Job Matching Program This program is designed to connect talented individuals seeking new career opportunities with companies looking to fill key positions. We strongly encourage both job seekers and companies with employment opportunities to participate. To get started, simply send an email to pollacknel@comcast.net. Here are some additional details about the Job Matching Service:
This is a fantastic way to either advance your career or find the perfect candidates for your team. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to participate.
Scholarships The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) is proud to be the only organization that attracts a global audience of health and safety professionals who meet to exchange ideas and share information to address health and safety concerns. To do this effectively, ICPHSO needs to support stakeholders that may not have the resources to attend our conferences. ICPHSO provides the sole international forum for consumer product safety. Therefore, making sure that all stakeholders can participate regardless of their resources is an important goal that furthers the richness and breadth of our conferences. ICPHSO is proud to offer scholarships to our conferences for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Speakers If you have any interest in being a moderator/speaker during the Symposium, we have a form you can complete showing your interest. The form will be shared with proposal submitters as well as on our website, so others will know of your interest. This is not an invitation to speak but merely a resource provided to moderators who may need assistance with speakers.
Sponsorship/Exhibitors ICPHSO relies on the generosity of sponsors to help defray the costs of the Symposium. Our Symposium highlights the importance of those within the product safety community who continue to support our symposiums by featuring different levels of contributions with significant benefits. Companies that provide services relevant to the consumer product markets, such as test laborites, recall and compliance services, global logistics services, law firms, consultants, advocacy groups, trade associations and others are welcome to sponsor and also exhibit during the symposium which generally attracts 800 diverse global product safety professionals.
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2026 Annual Symposium Planning Committee We are always looking for additional planning committee members who can add their voice and ideas to advancing product safety during our Symposium. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee, complete the form below. Committee members must be ICPHSO members.
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