Call for Abstracts – Safety & Training Forum 2026
If you’re eager to bring fresh perspectives to the conversation, we're now open for abstract submissions for the Forum '26.
On 29 & 30 September, the GWO Safety & Training Forum returns for its fifth edition, bringing together industry professionals to share insights, explore best practices and shape the future of safety and training in renewables.
With the Forum 2026 fast approaching, GWO is now open for abstract submissions.
Your Voice, Your Forum: Emerging Training Landscapes
This year’s theme is “Emerging Training Landscapes”, and we are keen to hear your perspectives on the future of training and new technologies and settings.
We welcome proposals for 20 – 30-minute sessions. Please submit an abstract of no more than 500 words to Virginia Catena, GWO's Event Manager, at vc@globalwindsafety.org by Monday 8 June 2026.
Kindly note that all content must be brand agnostic. GWO reserves the right not to use abstracts submitted.
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