2025 Dangerous Goods Symposium Announces Session Topics

Labelmaster, the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), has announced the key session topics for its 20^th annual Dangerous Goods Symposium, taking place in Chicago, IL, September 2-4.

The Symposium brings together supply chain, DG and business professionals to learn about the latest hazmat industry trends, updates and best practices. Attendees will gain firsthand insights from the world’s leading DG trainers, shippers and regulators.

This year’s lineup includes experts from FedEx, Meta, GXO, UPS Airlines, Emirates SkyCargo, Genuine Parts Company, Boeing Global Services, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). These industry experts will discuss regulation changes and how to create safer, more compliant and cost-effective supply chains through DG software, packaging and training.

A few of this year’s agenda highlights include:

• Regulatory Updates: Representatives from IATA, FAA, PHMSA, ICAO and leading industry consultants will discuss how transport regulation updates will impact the global supply chain, and how to prepare;
• Lithium Batteries:  DG experts will examine the state of the lithium battery supply chain and how businesses can ship them compliantly as transport rules and packaging standards continue to change;
• Hazmat Packaging: A diverse panel of packaging suppliers, end-users and industry associations will explore the challenges chemical and environmental services companies face in sourcing compliant, durable DG packaging to meet project and supply chain demands;
• Air Transport: This interactive session will explore the unique pressures for DG air transport and its impact on both packages and passengers;
• Hazmat Logistics:  This session will explore how to use exceptions to simplify DG shipping and save money; and
• BONUS: This year’s event will also feature a DG Escape Room where teams will work together to solve hazmat-related puzzles and scenarios based on the IATA regulations.

The event will be held at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. The full agenda can be viewed here.