Innovation Theatre

 

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.

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10:30
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
11:15
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:00
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:45
  1. Innovation Theatre
    45 mins
    In an era where lithium-ion batteries power everything from our phones to our cars, a pressing question is emerging: Are we doing enough to manage the risks that come with them?
    Lithium-ion battery fires have unique attributes and are not like other types of fire, therefore education and awareness are key; as is assessing the fire risk they present to your organisation, having an action plan in place to mitigate the risk, and being able to manage the fire event should the worst happen. This session will delve into the challenges associated with Lithium-ion battery fires and you will gain valuable insights into why they happen and how to prevent, or should the worst happen, contain them.  
14:30
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
11:15
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:00
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:45
  1. Innovation Theatre
    45 mins
    TBA
13:45
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
14:30
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    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.
15:15
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
10:30
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    Session will look at innovations across Passive and Active Fire and cover - What lead to the innovation, How we, as a contractor, deliver the innovation, What this mean to the end user.
11:15
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:00
  1. Innovation Theatre
    30 mins
    TBA
12:45
  1. Innovation Theatre
    45 mins
    TBA