Conference on standardization, testing and certification in the field of occupational safety and health 2026
Poster abstract submission and registration are open! 9th EUROSHNET Conference to take place in Helsinki on 27-28 May 2026
Theme of the conference: Digital and green innovations – Shaping the future of occupational safety and health
Climate change poses significant challenges for workplace safety, while digital transformation creates new opportunities for innovative solutions. Both developments also require reshaping our approach to occupational safety and health.
At the 9th European Occupational Safety and Health Network (EUROSHNET) Conference, experts from across Europe are coming together to explore how standardization, testing and certification can evolve to meet these emerging realities.
Conference sessions:
- Occupational safety in a digital and green world
- Sustainability and climate change
- Personal protective equipment
- Digitalization
- AI and machinery
- Occupational safety and health in a future global context
- Poster session
Join the conference to hear experts and use this opportunity to network with colleagues from across Europe!
Registration and call for posters
Registration and poster abstract submission are open! Read more about the conference: Conference 2026 | EUROSHNET.
Early bird rates until 31 January 2026.
Abstract submission until 17 April 2026.
Target group
This conference is for European and national public authorities, OSH institutions, social partners, manufacturers, importers and users of products, accident insurance institutions, testing and certification bodies, standardization organizations.
Organizers
This conference is organized by EUROSHNET, a joint project of CIOP-PIB (Poland), DGUV (Germany), EUROGIP (France), FIOH (Finland), INRS (France), INSST (Spain) and KAN (Germany).
Welcome message from the local host
Welcome to the 2026 EUROSHNET Conference in Helsinki: Digital and green innovations shaping the future of occupational safety and health!
On behalf of Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH), it is my privilege to welcome you to Helsinki and to the 9th European Conference on standardization, testing and certification in the field of occupational safety and health. The conference will be organized by the network of European OSH experts, EUROSHNET.
I am delighted to invite you to join us for an engaging and insightful event dedicated to the evolution and impact of standardization, testing and certification in the field of occupational safety and health. As Europe continues to navigate the complexities of global competition and deregulation, this event is very topical – the role of standardization in promoting innovation and enhancing OSH is growing increasingly important.
The conference program offers a diverse selection of current topics and in-depth expertise. It highlights how Europe's digital transformation and green transition, e.g. technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics are changing OSH management and influencing future regulatory approaches. Through a series of dynamic discussions, presentations, and networking sessions, participants will explore how standards and next generation testing and certification approaches can serve as a powerful tool for boosting European competitiveness while ensuring safer and healthier work environments. Furthermore, the conference will be a unique opportunity to connect with standardization organizations, testing and certification bodies, social partners, representatives of the European Commission and national authorities, and experts who are driving the future of occupational safety and health.
I look forward to welcoming you to an event that promises to be both enlightening and impactful!
Carita Aschan
Director, FIOH
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