The Environment, Labor & Safety+ Conference (ELS+) is a platform designed for safety, environmental compliance, and HR professionals in the meat industry to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges. Our experts focus on practical and applicable insights, sharing essential information to help keep your workforce and facilities safe, engaged, and up to date. 

This community provides a secure environment where you can discuss challenges and learn from peers about what strategies are effective and which ones aren't. Most importantly, you will leave equipped with tools and talking points to effectively communicate your valuable ideas back at your plant. 

ELS+ is where you need to be to stay ahead of the curve on safety, environmental compliance, and human resources. It offers practical and applicable takeaways and provides a place to collaborate openly and confidentially with peers. 

Leaders and professionals in: 

• Safety
• Human Resources
• Environmental Compliance 

This includes those juggling multiple responsibilities, navigating complex regulations, and striving to engage and motivate their teams within the meat and poultry industry. Whether you're a safety manager, an HR director, an environmental specialist, or a supervisor with safety responsibilities, ELS+ provides the knowledge, resources, and connections you need to excel in your role and drive positive change within your company.

What does it take to build a culture of safety when mistakes are unforgiving and lives depend on flawless execution?

Marc Koehler brings a powerful perspective shaped by spending 300 days per year under the oceans surface as the SUBSAFE Quality Assurance and Safety Officer. In his keynote, Safety From the Silent Depths, Koehler explores how leadership, trust, and disciplined systems come together to create a culture where safety is not just a priority—but a way of life.

Drawing on real-world experiences from operating in silent, confined, and mission-critical conditions, Koehler translates lessons learned beneath the surface into practical insights for today’s workplaces. His message resonates deeply with organizations navigating complex labor environments, workforce safety challenges, and the responsibility of leading people through pressure, change, and risk.

Marc Koehler’s keynote will challenge leaders to rethink how safety, leadership, and trust intersect—and how those principles can strengthen organizations across the meat and protein industry.

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