August 10, 2024 - Registration officially closed earlier this week but late comers are still signing up and Debbie may be able to get you in. So why not contact her now at debbie@coctwovirginias.com. And attendees are awarded up to 10 PDHS.

Safety is the top priority at the Symposium to aid the search for zero fatalities in coal mines and Session 1 – The Road to Zero, is dedicated to just that. NIOSH has prepared a special paper for the Symposium called “Analysis of Coal Mining Accidents” and a group of industry experts will comment on their area of expertise and make recommendations on how to prevent fatal accidents.

The speakers in Session 1 include: Stephen G. Sawyer, PhD., Director, NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Center; Eddie Bailey, Assistant District Manager, Beckley District, MSHA; Paul Krivokuca, VP of Health & Safety, National Mining Association; Bob Sherack, Vice President Mining Products, Komatsu; Josh Judge, Vice President of Safety, Eagle Specialty Materials; and Daniel Sole, AVP Safety, Metinvest-United Coal.   

Dr. Stephen G. Sawyer 

Paul Krivocuka

Bob Sherack

Josh Judge

Daniel Sole 

Attendees will earn 10 PDHs. The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America and this outstanding national event to be held August 12-14 in Princeton, WV is jointly presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and CoalZoom.com. Over a day and a half, there are three technical sessions, two dinners, and one luncheon.

Chuck Mathena Center

The Symposium includes golf on Monday, August 12, and entertainment with special live performances by Twitty and Lynn:  A Salute to Conway & Loretta, as well as an appearance of Exile, who will perform many of their hit songs.   

Twitty and Lynn

Exile

Registration is open. Package A including everything costs $495.00. Package A (Student or Retired) costs $225.00 per person and Package F Table Top Display costs $995.00.

To register, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (304) 327-7184 or email debbie@coctwovirginias.com. Bill Reid can be reached at billreidcoal@gmail.com.