Morning Networking
Start Day 1 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium off right by joining other attendees for our morning networking session.
Join the NDPA for the Drowning Prevention Symposium at the 2022 World Aquatic Health Conference!
October 13 & 14, 2022!
The 2022 Drowning Prevention Symposium, presented by NDPA, will be hosted October 13 & 14, 2022. The NDPA has teamed up with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to host the Drowning Prevention Symposium as part of the 2022 World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC). Attendees wishing to the attend the symposium in-person must register as an attendee of the WAHC. Attendees wishing to participate in the Drowning Prevention Symposium virtually can register below.
Virtual Registration: $149 per person (Drowning Prevention Symposium Only)
In-Person Registration: Pricing Varies (Must register for WAHC)
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Virtual Drowning Prevention Symposium Agenda
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Day 1 – October 13
9:00 AM CT:
10:00 AM CT
Symposium Opening Session & Daily Welcome
Join us as we welcome all attendees to the 2022 Drowning Prevention Symposium, presented by the NDPA.
10:00 AM CT
10:15 AM CT
"Every Child a Swimmer" Florida Legislation & Scholarship
More information will be available soon on this session.
11:30 AM CT
Research Roundtable: Advancing Water Safety Through Research
As part of the 2014 Global Drowning Report from the World Health Organization, action steps were laid out to address drowning worldwide. One of the actions steps was to address priority research questions. Join us for a discussion on research and data collection in water safety and drowning prevention.
11:30 AM CT
1:30 PM CT
Update on the US National Water Safety Action Plans Development
This session will provide an update on the development of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan. Learn about the development process, expected outcomes, how you can participate, and what the launch of the plan will mean.
2:45 PM CT
Advocating for Legislation & Adoption of Standards/Code
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act of 2008 is the only federal water safety legislation in history. There have long been calls for addressing and advancing water safety through federal action, yet limited progress has been made. Many have turned towards advocating for state level legislation to enhance water safety. Hear from experts about what can be accomplished through legislation, what progress has been made, and how you can help.
2:45 PM CT
4:00 PM CT
Open Water Swimming Safety
Teenagers and adults are most at risk in open water settings. However, there is limited focus on these populations and open water settings. Join us for a discussion on how we can impact these staggering statistics.
5:00 PM CT
Afternoon Networking
Close out Day 1 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium networking with other water safety professionals!
5:00 PM CT
Day 2 – October 14
8:00 AM CT
Morning Networking
Start Day 2 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium off right by joining other attendees for our morning networking session.
9:00 AM CT
How to Manage the Commercial Crisis
More information will be available soon on this session.
9:00 AM CT
11:00 AM CT
The Effects of the Commercial Crisis on Water Safety and Facility Programming
COVID-19 has disrupted the entire world. The economic impacts affecting the world have not spared water safety. Join us for an NDPA “Water Safety Town Hall” as we discuss the impact COVID-19 had on drowning prevention efforts, how current economic and employment trends affect our work, and what we’ve learned. Be ready to share your experiences and recovery stories!
1:00 PM CT
Technology as a Layer of Protection: Examining Old & New Water Safety Tech
Using layers of protection to address drowning is an important safety approach. As part of this session, learn about the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and how it requires physical layers of protection where the code has been adopted. Also learn about new drowning prevention technology that adds new layers of protection to enhance safety in residential and commercial aquatic settings.
1:00 PM CT
2:00 PM CT
Symposium Closing & Networking
Join the leadership of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance for our closing session of the 2022 Drowning Prevent Symposium and learn about the 2023 National Water Safety Conference.
