What's new with managing fatigue 2017?

May 9, 2017
Conference abstracts and presentations have been added.

April 7, 2017
Photos from the conference have been uploaded to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's Facebook page.

March 3, 2017
The full program has been added to the program page.

February 16, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Dedicated Sleep has been added as a sponsor.

February 10, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Optisom has been added as a sponsor.

February 9, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Phasya has been added as a sponsor.

February 8, 2017
We are pleased to announce that National Sleep Foundation has been added as a sponsor.

January 30, 2017
Special Bonus For Booking At The Westin Gaslamp: A $10.00 Food and Beverage voucher/credit will be given daily to hotel guests during their stay at the Westin Gaslamp. It can be used at any of their onsite venues to include: in room dining, Pinzimini or Ingredients. Must be used on the date listed on each voucher and cannot be combined.

January 23, 2017
We welcome Dr. Mark Rosekind, internationally recognized expert on human fatigue, as our opening keynote speaker. The website has been updated with additional information on keynotes, workshops, sponsors, events, lodging, and program details.

January 22, 2017
We are pleased to announce that FedEx has been added as a sponsor.

January 17, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Fusion Health has been added as a sponsor.

December 21, 2016
We are pleased to announce that SleepSafe Drivers has been added as a sponsor.

December 14, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Flagger Force has been added as a sponsor; their sponsorship will help support five additional students at the discounted Student Registration rate.

December 7, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. has been added as a sponsor.

November 16, 2016
We are pleased to announce that CurAegis has been added as a sponsor.

November 15, 2016
We are pleased to announce that The FRMS Forum Regional Meeting will be held on Friday, March 24th, 2017, in conjunction with 10th International Conference on Managing Fatigue. For more information, please visit the FRMS Forum page.

Purpose

  • Gathering to review the progress of FRMS in the region through adoption/development of science, operational implementation, regulatory oversight, ongoing development efforts in science, operations, and regulations.
  • Taking the opportunity to capitalize on the International Conference on Managing Fatigue, which is primarily focused on scientific development and moving science from "lab to operations."

Who should attend?

  • FRMS Forum members and others interested in hearing about scientific advances, seeing what new science is being adopted by the industry, sharing stories of successes and challenges, learning the basics of FRMS, and networking with experienced operators.
  • FRMS Forum members wishing to attend the Friday, March 24th Regional Meeting can register here/.

November 11, 2016
Information on keynote speakers, Dr. Ann Williamson and Dr. Torbjörn Åkerstedt, and the Practical Fatigue Management For Safety and Productivity workshop, held in conjunction with the Managing Fatigue 2017 conference, has been posted on the program page.

November 1, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Integrated Safety Support will be sponsoring the Welcome Reception on Monday, March 20. Integrated Safety Support will be providing a workshop for an additional cost.

  • Title: Practical Fatigue Management for Safety & Productivity: Everyday Essentials & Advanced Approaches
  • Timing: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017
  • Facilitator: Dr. Adam Fletcher, CEO & Principal Consultant, Integrated Safety Support
  • Limited Tickets Available: the number of workshop tickets will be strictly limited to a maximum of 80.
  • Who Should Attend?
    • Safety, risk, and wellness professionals
    • Operational managers accountable for fatigue management

October 31, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Jeppesen has been added as a Bronze Sponsor.

October 19, 2016
We are pleased to report that the National Safety Council will be sponsoring a plenary speaker session.

September 29, 2016
We are pleased to report that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been added as a sponsor.

September 23, 2016
Abstract submissions are due in one week! More details can be found at the abstracts page. Information on keynote speaker, Dr. Laura Barger, and the FRMS Forum Regional Meeting, held in conjunction with the Managing Fatigue 2017 conference, has been posted on the program page.

August 26, 2016
Abstract deadline extended until September 30, 2016. Information on two panel sessions has been posted on the program page.

August 1, 2016
Abstract submissions are due in one month! More details can be found at the abstracts page. Information on keynote speakers, Dr. Thomas J. Balkin and Dr. Tom Dingus, and NAS panel has been posted on the program page.

June 16, 2016
More information about the special 10th anniversary event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, of Top Gun fame, has been added to the program page.

June 10, 2016
Information on keynote speakers, Christopher A. Hart and Jack Van Steenburg, has been posted on the program page.

May 3, 2016
Registration is now open.

April 29, 2016
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 10th International Conference on Managing Fatigue. The event includes topics relevant to all modes of transportation, along with other domains, including health care, natural resources, mining and military. More details can be found at the abstracts page.

April 18, 2016
A history of past conferences has been added to the Event Information page. If you have more information on previous conferences that you would like to share or feel that anything displayed is inaccurate, please contact us.