The largest gathering of highway safety professionals in the United States
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2022. The Lifesavers Conference Program Committee is composed of roadway professionals and subject matter experts from across the country dedicated to reducing these tragedies. For this Reason, Lifesavers is recognized as the premiere conference to learn about the latest highway safety research, best practices, and cutting-edge initiatives; and to explore innovative technology and strategies used to combat risky driving behaviors and save lives. The Lifesavers Conference is also historically the world’s largest gathering of leaders and advocates in traffic safety. Now in its 42nd year, the Lifesavers Conference will take place April 7-9, 2024 in Denver, CO.
The 2024 Lifesavers Conference provides a national platform with over 80 workshops in ten tracks, plenary sessions, and an extensive exhibit hall. The Lifesavers Conference program is designed to engage federal, state and local government, law enforcement, public health, injury prevention, advocacy, and non-profit organization professionals in an exchange of ideas, strategies, and programs to reduce preventable injuries and deaths.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with highway safety professionals highlighting research to practice efforts across the country!
Who Attends the Lifesavers Conference?
The nearly 2,000 attendees represent the following groups:
- Local, tribal, state & federal highway safety officials
- Law enforcement officers, prosecutors & first responders
- Child safety advocates, technicians & instructors
- Private & non-profit traffic safety program providers
- Victim advocates
- Auto & insurance industry leaders
- Public health professionals
- Safety & injury prevention specialists
- Students, researchers & academics
- Transportation planners & engineers
Attendee Location Information
- 48 states
- District of Columbia
- 2 Armed Forces American bases
- 4 United States territories
Conference Site Selection
The Conference annually rotates throughout the United States to highlight effective programs from various jurisdictions and facilitate equitable access to the Conference from different regions each year. Cities are selected based on a geographic pattern and the ability to accommodate the necessary meeting space and hotel needs. The State Governor’s Highway Safety Office is also contacted to determine its interest and ability to participate and host the conference.
Attendee Breakdown by Job Category
April 7-9, 2024 • Colorado Convention Center • Denver, CO
March 9–11, 2025 • Long Beach Convention Center • Long Beach, CA
April 19–21, 2026 • Baltimore Convention Center • Baltimore, MD
Five Compelling Reasons to Attend the Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety
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Hot topics. Learn about the latest traffic safety topics and trends including current issues that influence traffic safety trends, speed, distracted motorists and pedestrians, current technology, drug-impaired driving, autonomous vehicles, and more! Lifesavers addresses the issues impacting roadway safety today.
- Something for everyone. Whether you’re a state or local highway safety official, police officer or first responder, private or non-profit program provider, student or academician, Lifesavers’ comprehensive program is for you.
- Affordable. Sponsorships, off-season scheduling, and reasonable registration fees allow the Lifesavers Conference to be one of the most affordable professional conferences in the U.S.
- Experts & pros. Learn from leading experts and network with professionals from the nation’s top safety organizations.
- State-of-the-art tools. Learn about the latest products, services, programs, and/or publications – some exclusively at Lifesavers!
Rave reviews from past attendees:
“All the workshops were well thought out and intertwined so that when you left the conference you had several “little” pictures and one “big” picture.”
“I’ve never been to a conference with so many people from so many different fields. The opportunity to network was priceless.”
“The workshops offered a great opportunity to see how different programs are approaching a common problem.”