AIHA Connect 2025 Drives Momentum in Industrial Hygiene and Regulatory Strategy
Leaders in occupational health convened to address emerging risks, evolving standards, and future-ready solutions.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- May 27, 2025
The 2025 American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Conference and Expo concluded last week, bringing professionals together for a dynamic week of education, innovation, and hands-on occupational and environmental health learning.
The event commenced with a series of Professional Development Courses (PDCs) from May 16 to 18, setting the stage for the main conference activities that spanned May 19 to 21 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Attendees engaged in a robust lineup of Education Sessions, including lectures, problem-solving workshops, and interactive activities addressing specialized topics in industrial hygiene and occupational health. Research Roundups paired real-world case studies with scientific presentations to highlight emerging trends and actionable insights.
General Sessions framed the conference’s key themes, starting with a Monday morning keynote and concluding with a Wednesday afternoon capstone. These sessions spotlighted distinguished professionals and offered inspiration through high-profile speakers. The AIHA Main Stage buzzed with live presentations, mock interviews, speed networking, and interactive learning activities.
Throughout the week, attendees explored Pop-Up Education Sessions that delivered concise, practical lessons in informal spaces, often including wellness activities aimed at supporting personal and professional growth.
Students and early-career professionals played a prominent role this year. Student Presentations highlighted innovative academic research, while Poster Sessions offered a platform for emerging and seasoned professionals to share project breakthroughs and applied solutions.
On the expo floor, energy remained high as Exhibitor Innovation Station Sessions showcased the latest in technology, equipment, and services for the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) community. These fast-paced presentations directly addressed the daily challenges of industrial hygienists and EHS professionals.
In parallel, Learning Pavilion Sessions, hosted by leading industry partners, delved into applied research, advanced tools, and field-tested strategies to help attendees stay ahead in a complex regulatory and technological landscape.
Dan Christensen, CIH, CSP, CHMM, Director of Industrial Hygiene Labs Business Solutions at Bureau Veritas North America, reflected on the company’s strong presence at AIHA Connect 2025.
“Bureau Veritas was proud to participate as a one-star Hamilton Club sponsor at this year’s AIHA Connect,” Christensen said. “We brought a five-member team to staff our booth and had the pleasure of hosting a customer appreciation event on Tuesday evening that drew 150 attendees. The event fostered both new business opportunities and meaningful reconnections with existing clients and former colleagues.”
Christensen also highlighted the launch of a key product. “We introduced ClinicKit, a joint solution developed with Pace Analytical Laboratories that streamlines compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards into one offering.”
Among the hot topics at the conference, Christensen pointed to regulatory and funding shifts impacting the field. “The silica regulation remains a strong driver of industrial hygiene activity, especially in response to new MSHA mandates,” he noted. “There was also growing concern over recent CDC and NIOSH budget cuts and their potential impact on occupational health research and education.”
He added that the expo hall was vibrant and well-rounded: “We saw strong representation across the board—from laboratories and consultants to equipment manufacturers, technology providers, and academic institutions.”
With a packed schedule and strong participation across sectors, AIHA Connect 2025 affirmed its role as a cornerstone event for professionals dedicated to safeguarding worker health and safety.