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28-30 April 2026
NEC Birmingham
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28-30 April 2026 | NEC Birmingham
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Sponsored by HOCHIKI, this theatre will spotlight the latest advancements, emerging technologies and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of fire safety.
Through expert-led sessions, this theatre offers attendees a look ahead at the new innovations driving progress and improving safety outcomes across the industry.
An exploration of the complex landscape of UK domestic fire safety regulations, legislation, and best practice. Covers the UK's nations, accounting for variations in housing tenure and property types, and outlines recommended fire detection and alarm systems, including the appropriate grades and categories for each scenario.
Fire doors, door hardware and intumescent seals are critical components in fire safety; designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, saving lives and protecting property. This session explores their essential role in passive fire protection.
The session will cover:
Hard facts concerning deaths, injuries and property damage caused by fire and smoke
Fire testing in the UK and the applicable fire and smoke leakage standards
How ironmongery affects fire doors and the vital role of intumescent protection
Understanding intumescent seals for doors and the importance of third party certification
Practical product solutions
As a building owner in the UK or Europe, ensuring your fire detection systems meet EN54 standards isn't just about regulatory compliance - it's about implementing proven, life-saving technology that forms the backbone of modern fire safety.
The EN54 series represents the gold standard for fire detection and alarm systems across Europe, establishing rigorous requirements that building owners must understand and implement to protect occupants and assets.
Following tragic incidents like the Grenfell Tower fire, regulatory focus has intensified on fire detection systems, with enhanced scrutiny of EN54 compliance and stricter enforcement of inspection requirements. This session will help you navigate the complex landscape of EN54-compliant fire detection systems and understand your obligations as a building owner.
Water damage is one of the most common causes of insurance claims across multiple sectors in the UK, from leisure, retail, hotels and restaurants, communication sites, utilities infrastructure, power generation and data sites, right through to cultural and heritage sites, hospitals, healthcare centres and education to name but a few.
It can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from natural disasters such as flooding and storms to simple plumbing issues like leaky pipes and malfunctioning air-conditioning systems, particularly when they fail to regulate humidity levels, leading to condensation or the formation of ice.
Whatever the cause, the damage can be significant, resulting in costly repairs and disruptions to business operations and almost every building in the UK is at risk. Claims of this nature are consistently one of the most expensive, costing insurers an estimated £1.8m a day, and worryingly are on the rise.
If you are a facilities manager or building owner who would like to reduce the risk water damage to both your building and insurance premiums then join this talk with Martin Green to understand the practical action you can take.
This session explores how fire detection strategies are evolving to meet the demands of modern high risk and hard to protect environments. It examines where traditional smoke and heat detection methods can struggle, particularly in areas affected by height, airflow, contamination, extreme temperatures, or maintenance constraints, and introduces alternative detection approaches designed to address these challenges.
Attendees will gain a clear and practical understanding of video based fire detection principles, including how flame detection differs from smoke and heat technologies, and the types of environments where visual detection can offer meaningful benefits. The session also provides an overview of the LPS1976 standard, explaining why it was developed, how it is tested, and its role in supporting confident specification of video flame detection as part of a compliant fire strategy.
Key considerations from current fire design guidance, including BS 5839 1 2025, are referenced to help connect emerging technology with real world system design. The talk concludes by aligning common site challenges with appropriate detection approaches, enabling specifiers, installers, and end users to make informed and standards led decisions without focusing on any single product or manufacturer.
Ensuring the safety of employees and safeguarding assets in hazardous environments demands a meticulous understanding of fire safety regulations and advanced technological solutions.
In this session, we delve into the critical realm of fire safety regulations and devices specifically designed for high-risk workplaces.
Navigating the complex landscape of stringent guidelines and innovative safety technologies, this piece sheds light on the latest developments and best practices.
From compliance requirements to state-of-the-art fire detection devices, we explore how businesses can stay ahead in safeguarding their operations and personnel from the ever-present threat of fire.
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