Embracing Change - Safety Starts with You
The 2026 Kentucky Safety Summit will unite professionals from engineering, education, emergency services, enforcement, and employee safety to exchange best practices, research, and innovative solutions. It will offer insights on successful programs and emerging issues aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries on Kentucky’s roadways, enhancing safety awareness, and fostering networking and collaboration.
The Department of Local Government (DLG) has approved participants of the Safety Summit to receive training hours toward the County Elected Officials Training Incentive Program, House Bill 810 (KRS 64.5275).
Registration
Attendee Fee
$350
Vendor Booth
$950
Draft Agenda (subject to change)
The draft agenda is available below. A downloadable PDF including all breakout session titles can be downloaded below.
Day 1
| May 20th | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Traffic Incident Management Course (Todd Kelley & Tim Hazelette) |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Below 100 (Troy Dye & Kim Schlau) |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Governor's Executive Committee on Highway Safety Meeting (Invitation Only) |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Opening General Session |
| 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm | Honor Guard (KSP) & National Anthem (Eric Bowman) |
| 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm | KYTC Transportation Secretary |
| 1:30 pm - 1:40 pm | Welcome & Safety Briefing from Ryan Fisher, Director, Kentucky Office of Highway Safety & Valerie Januski, Director, Secretary's Office of Safety |
| 1:40 pm - 2:20 pm | Kim Schlau |
| 2:20 pm - 2:55 pm | How Much Does a Burn Really Cost? (Chuck Tiemann) |
| 2:55 pm - 3:30 pm | Preventative Care for Mental Health (Mary Jane Cowherd) |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Break |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Reception with Exhibitors |
Day 2
| May 21st | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch & Safety Awards |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Break with Exhibitors |
Day 3
| May 22nd | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am | Registration Open |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakout Sessions |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | General Session |
| 10:00 am - 10:40 am | Round Table - Overweight Vehicle Enforcement on Non-Interstate Routes, Bob Yeager |
| 10:40 am - 11:20 am | Carrolton County Bus Crash, Quinton Higgins |
| 11:20 am - 12:00 pm | Deputy State Highway Engineer, Jason Siwula |
Sponsorship Information
Position your brand as a leader in the industry with our executive Platinum Sponsorship package for Summit. As a Platinum Sponsor, you'll enjoy unparalleled visibility, prestige and access to the top tier networking opportunities, solidifying your reputation as a key player in your field.
$5.000.00
Platinum
- Four Complementary Registrations
- One Complementary Booth
- Signage at Registration
- Listing in the Program
- Recognition at the General Sessions
- Five minutes to speak during the General Sessions
- On-Screen Scrolling video during event
$3.000.00
Gold
- Three Complementary Registrations
- One Discounted Booth ($400)
- Signage at Registration
- Listing in the Program
- Recognition at General Sessions
- On Screen Scrolling video during event
$2.000.00
Silver
- Two Complementary Registrations
- Signage at Registration
- Listing in the Program
- Recognition at General Sessions
- On Screen Scrolling video during event
Vendor booths will be available for $950. This includes one full conference registration, listing in program and website, on-screen video during event, as well as a booth space.
One additional booth registration can be added for $250 per participant (limit one per sponsor/vendor).
The Hyatt Regency is located at 401 West High St. Lexington, KY 40507. To receive the discounted group rate, click here.
*Hotel Reservations must be made by April 28,2026 to receive the discounted rate of $159 per night.
*Cancellation must be received 2 days prior to the date of the arrival, or one night's room and tax will be charged
Miriam Reber
Conference Coordinator
(859) 257-5086
miriam.reber@uky.edu
Martha Horseman
Program Manager/LTAP Director
(859) 257-4531
martha.horseman@uky.edu
