Westat experts will be at the 2026 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety, being held April 19–21, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Lifesavers is the largest conference dedicated to roadway safety and offers attendees a unique opportunity to share new research, connect on best practices, and network with safety specialists from across government, academia, and industry.
This year, our staff and partners will be presenting on topics such as occupant protection, collaboration for safety, and innovative partnerships. They will also be joining the National Safety Council at its booth in the exhibit hall to talk about our work in child passenger safety.
Westat staff and partners are participating in the following presentations:
Sunday, April 19
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tribal Outreach: Collaboration and Storytelling for Safer Communities
Speaker: Jennifer Booge
Monday, April 20
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
From Loss to Lifesaving: A Holistic Approach to Occupant Protection
Speakers: Amy Artuso, Lonny Haschel, and Claudia Summer
Navigating the Road: Bridging Barriers in Driver Training Across Cultures
Speaker: Jennifer Booge
4:15–5:30 p.m.
Replicating Proven Success: Reaching Populations With Unique Need
Speaker/Moderator: Jennifer Booge
Data, Innovation, and Partnerships
Speaker: Adele Polson