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SafeConnect: Canada’s Amusement Industry Safety Conference

2025 Conference Curriculum

Keynote Announced!

We are excited to announce that the 2025 keynote will be delivered by IAAPA’s Global Director of Health & Safety and Security, Linda Freeman.

Linda worked in the amusement industry for 24 years as a supplier of safety control systems and in 2024 joined IAAPA as the Global Director of Health & Safety and Security. In her role, she focuses on safety and security topics for education & resources, research & reporting, standards harmonization & adoption and accreditation.

Linda brings a wealth of knowledge as the co-chair of the ASTM F24 task subgroup focused on cyber security for safety-related control systems. A previous AIMS and ASTM board member, Linda is also passionate about creating the next generation of technologists for the industry with a special focus on inclusion and diversity.

2025 Curriculum

SafeConnect is pleased to share conference curriculum for our 2025 event.  Please check back frequently as content will be updated as sessions are finalized.

As we are actively in the planning process, the final conference content may reflect minor adjustments from the below outline.

Monday, February 24

  • Ride life cycle planning
  • Developing a preventative maintenance program
  • Social media management
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • ASTM Standards and required documentation
  • Technical Safety BC:  A Year in Review

Tuesday, February 25

  • Severe weather and emergency evacuation planning
  • Security and crowd management in an Amusement Park environment
  • Accessibility in the Amusement Industry
  • Leadership development
  • Regulatory requirements for pressure vessels
  • Gas safety for Fairs & Festivals
  • Mechanical maintenance

Wednesday, February 26

  • Ride system commissioning
  • Lockout / Tag Out
  • Risk management
  • Focus on safety case study reviews
  • Preventative maintenance programs
  • Mechanical maintenance

Thursday, February 27

  • Non-destructive testing
  • Fall protection basics
  • Chains and sprockets
  • Demonstrative sessions: Maintenance
  • Emergency stops and safety circuits

Friday, February 28

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Motors and gearboxes: troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
  • Fluid power fundamentals
  • Reading schematics
  • Lubrication
  • Certification Exams (3pm to 5pm)

Conference content is subject to change