Asia Pacific Symposium on Safety was initiated in 2001 in Kyoto (Japan). The 12th version of APSS will be held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2027 and enable you to explore the latest safety issues across the Asia-Pacific region. All safety science researchers from academia and safety engineering practitioners from industry will have the opportunity to present their work and exchange research ideas with colleagues from all around the world.

Key Dates

• 30 Sep 2026     Deadline of Abstract Submission
• 31 Oct 2026       Abstract Acceptance Notification 
• 15 Dec 2026      Deadline of Short or Full Paper Submission
• 15 Jan 2027      Notification of Oral or Poster Presentation
• 15 Feb 2027     Deadline of Working-in-Progress Poster 
• 28 Feb 2027     Deadline of Early-Bird Registration
• 20 May 2027    Day 0 of Symposium (Check-in)

Symposium Topics

• Risk Assessment & Insurance
• Explosion and Fire
• Electrical and Gas Safety
• Construction Safety and NaTech
• Process Safety and Hazards
• Emergency Response
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Chemical and Energy Safety
• AI for Safety Engineering
• Safety Culture and Education
• Human Body Protection
• Best Practice in Industry
• Food and Biological Safety
• Smart Firefighting and Rescue
• Human Error and Security

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