Annual Forum & Expo
COSTHA ANNUAL FORUM & EXPO |
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Connect. Learn. Share. |
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If you’re dedicated to advancing your compliance program, make plans to attend the next COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo!
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What is the COSTHA Forum All About? |
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2027: COSTHA ANNUAL FORUM & EXPO
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Helpful Information |
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Certification Renewals / Hours If you need to renew certifications (CDGP, DGSA, etc.) or track hours for your participation in COSTHA meetings, webinars, Forum training, etc., we recommend that you keep record of your attendance, as COSTHA does not record this information. |
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Dress Etiquette We kindly ask attendees to dress in business casual attire throughout the meeting. While we encourage comfort, we ask that participants refrain from wearing shorts. Your cooperation helps maintain a professional atmosphere for all. |
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Food & Refreshments To help keep registration fees as low as possible, we may limit food service offered during the meeting. Refreshments and snacks will not be served during breaks, and meals my not be included, unless otherwise specified or included in your registration (e.g., Tuesday lunch, or the Monday and Tuesday evening receptions featuring hors d’oeuvres and drinks). If you anticipate needing a snack, we recommend planning ahead by bringing something with you or exploring nearby dining options during breaks. Thank you for understanding as we work to keep this event accessible and affordable for all attendees. |
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Sponsor & Exhibit Opportunities at the Forum For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the COSTHA Forum, contact Anne at anne@costha.com |
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History of the COSTHA Annual Forum |
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See previous meeting topics and attendees: - - - - - - 2026 Onsite Annual Forum & Expo Webpage See Who Attended in 2026 - - - - - - 2025 Onsite Annual Forum & Expo Webpage See Who Attended in 2025 - - - - - - 2024 Onsite Annual Forum & Expo Webpage See Who Attended in 2024 - - - - - - 2023 Hybrid Annual Forum & Expo Webpage See Who Attended in 2023
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History of COSTHA Forum Locations:
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Hear it from Forum attendees: "The COSTHA Forum was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and expand my circle within the hazmat community!! The networking, collaboration, and shared expertise made it a highly valuable and engaging experience." "I would 100% recommend attending the COSTHA forum if you have the ability to do so. The information shared by the presenters along with meeting others in the industry are valuable to any DG employee across many industries. Perspective is everything, and attending the COSTHA forum can help open your view point of how DG is handled across many companies and industries." "I have known about and respected the Forum for many years but was never able to attend. It met and exceeded my expectations in many ways. The Forum provided valuable information and more. The opportunity to connect and reconnect with so many quality people in the Dangerous Goods Transportation industry was invaluable." "This was my fourth forum and every time I walk away from it with a little more knowledge than I previously had. The time is well spent and truly an asset to career building skills." "There have been many great forums but this ranks up there with one of the best. The venue helped make it so but the meetings and presentations are becoming more engaging. COSTHA is doing something right and hitting on more thrusters!" "As a first-time attendee, the COSTHA Forum exceeded my expectations. The combination of education, networking, and real-world discussions made the experience extremely valuable both professionally and personally. I left with new industry connections, practical knowledge I can apply in my role, and a greater appreciation for the DG community. The welcoming "The COSTHA Annual Forum is the most valuable conference for any DG/HazMat professionals. If you are allowed to attend one conference a year, this should be it. Between the variety of topics covered to the expertise of both the speakers and attendees, the Forum is absolutely a can't-miss opportunity for any company involved in HazMat." "I really appreciated the shift toward more interactive content this year. The 'Wearing Many Hats' and '3PL Best Practices' sessions provided real-world context that is often missing from regulatory conferences. By the time we reached the 'Close Out' on Wednesday, it felt like a true industry town hall where we were solving problems together rather than just being talked at. Best culmination of a COSTHA forum yet!" "COSTHA is the premier Dangerous Goods forum in the United States. It provides one stop shopping for training, developing trends and regulations, meeting the regulators and speaking with DG suppliers, packaging manufacturers, DG professionals and modal entities. You can get your questions answered and solve problems in real time." "Member led panels and networking sessions. The largest strength in our industry is the capability to network with our peers to collectively solve DGiT compliance challenges we all face. Benchmarking one another’s processes, learning our successes and failures allows us to collectively attack DGiT risk within the overall industry." "As part of a large distribution facility offering a diverse range of products, I understand the complexities of operating within DOT standards and the challenge of mastering multiple product categories. Building relationships with fellow COSTHA members has been invaluable-this network of dangerous goods professionals not only safeguards our business but also continually broadens my expertise. Attending this year’s conference has further fueled my enthusiasm for the industry, leaving me inspired and eager to embrace new opportunities and best practices." "In order to stay on top of the DG industry standards and meet both the professionals of the nationwide DG community and the experts of the regulatory authorities, the attendance at the yearly COSTHA conference is a MUST for me. I make sure to include the conference in my yearly development goals and communicate the news and innovations with my teams. What I appreciate the most about COSTHA is the positive ambiance and feeling of togetherness. One of the most important messages of the speakers on stage is: I know that I don't know everything. But I know someone who can help with your request. I am very happy to be part of the COSTHA community and can recommend this event for any DG professional here in the United States." "Participating in the COSTHA Forum has been an invaluable experience for our team. The event brings together top-tier professionals and regulators from across the dangerous goods industry, creating a social and safe environment where critical issues can be discussed and best practices are shared. The sessions were not only informative but also actionable, offering insights into the latest regulatory updates, emerging trends, and practical solutions to real-world challenges. COSTHA continues to set the standard for industry engagement, and we left the Forum better equipped, more connected, and deeply motivated to enhance safety and compliance in our operations." "The event was very well organized, both in terms of meetings and training sessions. Reconnecting with peers and having the opportunity to exchange ideas is a real added value that this event offers. It’s always a pleasure to attend he COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo." "The COSTHA Annual Forum provides a unique opportunity to engage in conversations with not only members of other organizations in the industry, but also the members of the Regulatory bodies that govern transportation. It is an event that anyone involved in transportation of HazMat should be attending. Bringing more people from your company to the event will only increase the value gained by a company. This is the one conference every year that I refuse to miss due to the large potential benefits to my organization." "The mix of companies, all aspects of operations, and regulators is extremely valuable to better understand the challenges associated with multi-modal companies operating in the safe transportation of dangerous goods and hazardous materials! This group in particular has an incredible amount of institutional knowledge. Younger people at companies and the government especially should be encouraged to attend!" "The Annual COSTHA Forum is the premier event for dangerous goods professionals to learn, share knowledge, and interact with likeminded professionals and specialist industry suppliers." "COSTHA Forum is a great opportunity to network face to face with members that impact your organization or find similarities and share practices across different lines of business which you may not have otherwise thought about having similar issues. It broadens your perspective of the dangerous goods world from the narrow scope that your position deals with." "This is my first time attending COSTHA. I found the collaboration related to issues, concerns, and suggestions to improve and/or enhance how we can improve to enhance the safety of the public in the future insightful." "This was a tremendous event with well placed and well timed networking breaks. There is value in hearing regulators speak, but so much work gets done during the networking opportunities! Getting to see friendly faces (glad to be back in person!) is extremely valuable." "The industry's global dangerous goods leaders caucus once a year, and COSTHA is the reason. Be in the Know!" "The COSTHA Annual Forum is a great opportunity to network and learn from the experiences of others as well as sharing your experiences with others. That is the biggest value." "It is the best DG Forum in the World." "In today's environment a person is crazy not to participate in COSTHA. The forums are so valuable. They have the key government people involved to help industry know what changes will be taking place. This gives us an ppportunity to plan and to ask questions. Keep up the good work COSTHA!" "COSTHA has helped to educate and foster networking among my peers. COSTHA has also championed some significant changes in regulations that have benefited industry to ship/transport Hazmat more safely or efficiently." "Can't wait to network in person again, and meet all the people that we've been speaking with these last few years. I really appreciate the way COSTHA has adapted to the current environment, but looking forward to the future." |
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