ABOUT THE FAIR
The Wood Buffalo Health & Safety Expo is an annual trade fair that has established itself since its inception as a key platform for safety, health, and prevention in industrial work environments. Organized by EventWorx Corporation—a seasoned organizer of professional trade shows and industry events with strong practical relevance—the Expo takes place at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre, a modern venue located in the heart of Fort McMurray. Once a year, it becomes a hub for professionals and decision-makers from high-risk sectors such as oil and gas, construction, logistics, forestry, and public services.
The Expo covers a wide range of topics related to occupational health and safety. Its focus extends beyond conventional subjects like first aid, fall prevention, hazardous material handling, and lone worker protection to include forward-looking developments. Attendees gain insights into cutting-edge technologies such as wearables, AI-based alert systems, data-driven safety analytics, and the impact of automation on organizational safety cultures. Special attention is also given to mental health—an especially vital issue in remote locations and among distributed teams.
What sets the Expo apart is its unique combination of technological innovation and psychological safety. This is further supported by hands-on presentations, live demonstrations, and interactive formats that make the content tangible and accessible to both specialists and decision-makers.
In addition, the Expo provides space for professional exchange through panel discussions, where best practices are shared and cross-sector networks are built. Exhibitors represent a variety of industries, particularly from the fields of manufacturing, petrochemicals, construction, transportation, and safety consulting. The audience consists of professionals responsible for workplace safety within their organizations—such as safety managers, HR leaders, trainers, and technical operations directors.
The Suncor Community Leisure Centre is centrally located and easily accessible. Fort McMurray, known as the economic heart of Canada’s oil sands region, is conveniently reached via Fort McMurray International Airport or the region’s well-developed road network.
The Wood Buffalo Health & Safety Expo offers a unique, practice-oriented approach to current safety issues—with a clear focus on protecting people, the environment, and organizations. In Canada, this combination of subject matter depth, innovation, and networking opportunities is virtually unmatched.
The Wood Buffalo Health & Safety Expo will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 16. September to Thursday, 17. September 2026 in Fort McMurray.