THE EVENT IN FIGURES – ORP Congress 2026
2144
attendees
28
countries represented
158
experts
3
cities
26th ORP International Congress Argentina 2026: three cities writing the future of work
From 28 September to 2 October 2026, the 26th ORP International Congress travelled through Buenos Aires, Rosario and Iguazú under the motto “The future of work is written today”. Organised by the ORP International Foundation and La Segunda Seguros, the congress brought together 2,144 attendees from 28 countries and featured the participation of 158 experts.
The event opened with a pre-congress day at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina in Buenos Aires. Its core programme took place at the Metropolitano Centro de Eventos in Rosario, which also hosted the Orpheus Night, and it concluded in Iguazú with a day devoted to sustainability under the motto “Safe work, sustainable future”.
Over five days, professionals, companies, universities and institutions shared knowledge and experience on Vision Zero, safety culture and workplace well-being, reaffirming the ORP International Foundation’s commitment to building safer, healthier and more sustainable working environments.
SUMMARY IN PICTURES – ORP Congress 2026
ORPHEUS NIGHT – ORP Congress 2026
The Orpheus Night, a tribute to those who make prevention happen
On 30 September, the Orpheus Night brought the congress community together for a special evening featuring a tango show and live music.
Live tango during the Orpheus Night.
Live music accompanied the celebration.
The ceremony presented 25 distinctions to organisations and professionals from different countries, in five categories.
5Z Excellence Seal
Universidad de los AndesThe certificate was collected by Catherine Jaller and Ana Carolina Álvarez.Read the article
Compañía Minera AntaminaThe certificate was collected by Walter Oyola.Read the article
Universidad de La SabanaThe certificate was collected by Edwin Roberto González, Director of Healthy and Sustainable Environment.Read the article
La Segunda SegurosThe certificate was collected by Gricel Di Bert and Guillermo Meneguzzi.Read the article
ORP 2026 Business Recognitions
Clínica SomerColombia
John Deere ArgentinaArgentina
Grupo Empresarial PetromilColombia
Enel ColombiaColombia
Talma Colombia, SAIColombia
Grupo de Empresas Veltis LatamChile
OdinsaColombia
La Positiva Vida Seguros y ReasegurosPeru
MilicicArgentina
SES Hospital Universitario de CaldasColombia
PostobónColombia
Bodega SalenteinArgentina
Cementos San MarcosColombia
ACA, Asociación de Cooperativas ArgentinasArgentina
ORP 2026 International Recognitions
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Expressed its thanks for the distinction in a video message. The recognition was collected by Dr Enrique Pérez-Flores on behalf of PAHO.
National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH)Saudi ArabiaThe recognition was collected by Majed Alfuwaiz, Secretary General.
Malcolm Staves, L'OréalExpressed his thanks for the distinction in a video message. The recognition was collected by Alex Steinhaus, on his behalf.
A.P. Moller – MaerskThe recognition was collected by Gustavo Trufa, HSSE & ESG Director.
Zhao Li, U.S. Department of LaborThe recognition was collected by Carolina Rizzo McNamara on his behalf.
ORP Business Leader Award
The Orpheus Night premiered a new category, presented for the first time in the history of the ORP International Congresses. The first ORP Business Leader Award went to Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada. Kazi expressed his thanks in a video message, and the award was collected on his behalf by Matías Sebastián Salto, EHS Regional Manager at Siemens.
Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada, gives thanks in a video message for the first ORP Business Leader Award, collected on his behalf by Matías Sebastián Salto, EHS Regional Manager at Siemens.
The highest distinction
ORP 2026 International Award · UART
The Foundation’s highest distinction went to the Union of Occupational Risk Insurers (UART), for its role in strengthening the occupational risk system and promoting a culture of prevention in Argentina. It was collected by its president, Mara Bettiol.
Mara Bettiol, president of the Union of Occupational Risk Insurers (UART), collects the ORP 2026 International Award.
