44th Annual Alaska Governor's Safety & Health Conference

Driven by Safety, Powered by People: Empowering Alaska's Frontline Industries.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 & Wednesday, April 8, 2026

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center Anchorage, Alaska

Welcome to the 44^th Annual Alaska Governor’s Safety & Health Conference

This year’s conference brings together leaders, workers, vendors, and partners from across Alaska’s frontline industries to share practical solutions, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that strengthen workplaces and protect our workforce.

Whether you’re attending to learn, exhibiting to showcase solutions, or sponsoring to support Alaska’s safety mission, the Alaska Governor’s Safety & Health Conference is where commitment turns into action.

Featured Speakers

Brye Sargent, CSP
Founder
The Safety Geek

Doug Fletcher
VP of Pipeline Construction
Glenfarne Alaska NGP, LLC

Joe Bundrant
CEO
Trident Seafoods

Special Guests

Nancy Dahlstrom
Lieutenant Governor
State of Alaska

Cathy Muñoz
Commissioner
State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Cory Ortiz
Division Director, AVTEC
State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Dirk Craft
Executive Director
Alaska Workforce Investment Board

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Brye Sargent, CSP
Founder, The Safety Geek

Presentation Title
The Line of Power: How to Build Culture, Coach Excellence, and Prove the ROI of Safety

Session Details
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Learn more about Brye Sargent, CSP

Brye Sargent, CSP, is the founder of The Safety Geek, where she coaches and trains workplace safety managers to become influential leaders in their organizations. With over 20 years of experience in high-hazard industries, Brye specializes in blending psychology with practical systems to gain management support, engage employees, and build lasting safety cultures.

Through her programs and resources, she has trained more than 500 safety managers, helping them move beyond compliance and develop strategies that truly shift workplace culture. Brye’s passion is empowering safety professionals who feel stuck or unsupported by giving them the tools and confidence to drive real change. The Safety Geek community offers coaching, articles, templates, and training that focus on the human side of safety, because changing beliefs is the key to changing behaviors.

Meet Our General Session Speaker

Joe Bundrant
CEO, Trident Seafoods

Presentation Title
Built for Alaska: How Trident Seafoods Embeds Safety from Vessel to Value Chain

From the Water to the Boardroom – How Training, Culture, and Governance Come Together to Protect Our People

Session Details
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Learn more about Joe Bundrant

Joseph (Joe) Bundrant, son of company founder Chuck Bundrant, is the Chief Executive Officer of Trident Seafoods Corporation. Starting with a single vessel, the Billikin, in 1973, Trident has grown into a global company and become North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company.

Born on the remote island of Kodiak, Alaska, Joe literally grew up with a fish in each hand. Since then, he has continued the tradition of growing the family-owned business from the inside out, nurturing loyal employees and fishermen while extending Trident’s brand and trusted reputation worldwide.

Joe is actively involved in his community, serving on several industry boards and associations, including the At-Sea Processors Association (APA), Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP), Harvester CEO Council, Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA), and the Processor CEO Council.

Meet the Exhibitors

With a sold-out exhibit hall, discover organizations showcasing the latest safety solutions, technology, and services.

Sponsor

Align your brand with Alaska’s premier safety and health event. Sponsorship offers high-visibility opportunities to support workforce safety while building meaningful connections with industry leaders and organizations.