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Submissions are now open for the 40th International A+A Congress 2027. With its call for participation under the heading “Stability through prevention – occupational safety and health as the key to crisis resilience in turbulent times”, Basi, the German Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work, is inviting contributors to help shape the programme of this anniversary congress. The congress will be held in Düsseldorf from 19 to 22 October 2027, alongside the international A+A trade fair.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 40th International A+A Congress in 2027. Under the theme “Prevention Ensures Stability—Occupational Safety and Health as the Key to Crisis Resilience in Turbulent Times,” the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi) e. V. is inviting participants to help shape the program of the anniversary congress through its Call for Participation. It will take place from October 19 to 22, 2027, in Düsseldorf—coinciding with the international A+A trade fair.
Climate change is no longer a distant risk for occupational safety and health – it is already shaping working conditions across Europe. EU‑OSHA has now published a comprehensive set of resources exploring how climate-related developments will affect the future of work and worker protection.
Mental health at work is moving to the center of the European agenda. With its new Healthy Workplaces Campaign “Together for Mental Health at Work (2026–2028)”, EU‑OSHA is putting a strong focus on how organizations can better manage psychosocial risks and create healthier working environments.
With around 3,000 participants from Germany and abroad, the 39th International Congress for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine, the A+A Congress 2025, once again confirmed its role as the leading platform for safety and health at work. In over 100 events with 330 speakers, current challenges, innovative solutions and forward-looking strategies were discussed – in a practical, interdisciplinary and international context.
From November 4 to 7, 2025, Düsseldorf will become the meeting place for everyone committed to occupational safety and health. The 39th International Congress on Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine (A+A Congress) will bring together experts from around the world – including scientists, workplace practitioners, executives, occupational physicians, and policymakers. They all share one goal: to make the world of work safer, healthier, and more future-proof.
At the World Social Security Forum (WSSF 2025) in Malaysia, Dr. Christian Felten was re-elected as Vice President of the International Section on Prevention in Transportation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). His re-election highlights his international recognition as a key figure in shaping modern occupational safety strategies.
The latest DEKRA Occupational Safety Report 2025 shows that mobile working brings benefits for many employees – but also harbors risks. Read on to find out more: An interview with Dr. Christian Felten, Managing Director of the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi).