Keynote Sessions
Wednesday 9/16
David Silva, MA, BSC
Improve your Safety SWING: Tips from a “Wannabe Golf Professional"
Join us for an engaging presentation that brings an exciting twist to safety and leadership by drawing dynamic parallels between the high-performance mindset of professional golfers and the practices that drive success in the workplace. Just like top-tier golfers, we can harness key behaviors that fuel safety and performance
David Silva is a retired Naval Officer turned safety consultant who brings a calm, mission-focused mindset to the world of risk and leadership. Drawing from nearly three decades in the Navy, he now helps organizations navigate complexity with the same discipline and clarity used to guide high-stakes operations at sea. At SafeStart, David blends sharp analysis with a people-first approach; believing that strong relationships and shared awareness are the true foundations of a resilient safety culture. His work centers on helping leaders move beyond compliance and into meaningful, sustainable performance. Now serving on the executive committee for the ASSP Hawaii Chapter, David is also a sought-after speaker known for making safety relatable, practical, and even a little fun. Inspired by the Hawaiian value of kuleana (shared responsibility), David approaches safety as something we all own together. When he’s not working with organizations, you’ll likely find him enjoying time with his wife and two sons or walking the golf course, chasing a better score and a good day outdoors.
Thursday 9/17
Tim Page-Bottorff, CSP, CIT, FASSP
Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Improving Safety Outcomes With Teamwork
Safety is best achieved with teamwork, and that requires workers and supervisors to stop, collaborate and listen. This session is about turning a bunch of individuals into a proper team. Learn to use leadership skills for improving your safety culture and see how collaboration makes safety happen.
Tim Page-Bottorff, CSP, CIT, FASSP is an award-winning safety professional and internationally recognized keynote speaker with extensive conference experience. Named a National Safety Council “Top 10 Speaker” and past recipient of the ASSP Safety Professional of the Year award, Tim has energized audiences at major events including the National Safety Council Congress & Expo, ASSP PDCs, the BLR Safety Culture Conference, and international summits such as the XCEL HSE Conference and the BCSP Global Summit. Known for his engaging style, use of humor, and practical insights, he consistently delivers high-impact sessions that inspire audiences to take meaningful action in advancing workplace safety and health. Tim is the current ASSP Senior Vice President, a Senior Director at JLL and a Senior Advisor for SafeStart.
Friday 9/18
Safe and Secure Travels: Across Town or the Globe
Travel—whether across town or around the globe—does not have to be risky or intimidating. This engaging and practical program provides real-world safety strategies that help attendees reduce risk, increase awareness, and travel with confidence. Drawing from decades of safety leadership and training experience, this session focuses on prevention, preparedness, and practical decision-making, empowering participants with simple, actionable steps they can implement immediately in everyday travel situations.
Dr. Isabel Perry has over 40 years of experience in safety leadership, education, and risk prevention. She is a former Fortune-50 VP Environmental, Health and Safety with international responsibilities for 180,000 employees in 256 facilities worldwide. In addition, she is an award-winning keynote speaker, and trusted advisor on workplace and personal safety. Her mission is to empower people with knowledge that protects lives—at work, at home, and while traveling. She has been invited by clients from five continents to deliver her keynote presentations.
Dr. Isabel Perry, “The Safety Doctor”
