International Fire Suppression Alliance

International Symposium on Fire Safety Science
2026-06-08 - 2027-06-12
International Symposium on Fire Safety Science
Date: June 8 – 12, 2026
Location: La Rochelle, France
The IAFSS Symposium has been organized triennially since 1985 and has become the premier fire safety science meeting attracting researchers, students, and practicing fire protection engineers from across the globe.

The five-day event will feature invited lectures from world-leading fire science researchers, parallel presentations of peer-reviewed papers, work-in-progress poster sessions, and an image session showcasing fire research.
In addition to the technical sessions, social activities are planned to provide meeting and networking opportunities for colleagues at different career stages in informal settings.
During the two days prior to the symposium, a series of workshops will be organized, targeting a range of important topics in fire safety science and fire protection engineering.

Breathing Air Standpipes: Supporting Firefighter Operations in High-Rise Buildings
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Applying NFPA 15: Water Spray Systems for Special Hazards
2026-06-18 01:00 - 02:00

NFPA Conference & Expo
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26
2026 NFPA Conference & Expo

Date: June 22 – 24 | Technical Meeting June 25 – 26
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

Join a global community of professionals dedicated to protecting people and property at the premier event for fire, electrical, and life safety. The NFPA Conference & Expo® 2026 brings together experts, suppliers, and safety professionals to exchange knowledge, explore cutting-edge technologies, and help strengthen compliance across industries. Come be a part of the future of safety!

Artificial Intelligence in Fire Protection: Risk, Reward, and Reality
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00
Mark Fessenden, Managing Director of the IFSA directs the conversation about how Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the construction industry. From proposal generation and contract review to predictive scheduling and automated document control, AI-enabled tools are already embedded in the software many contractors and manufacturers use every day.
But life-safety systems are different.
When automatic sprinkler systems are designed, installed, inspected, and maintained, the stakes are not productivity alone, they are human life, property protection, and community resilience. As AI begins influencing project management, compliance review, risk assessment, and inspection data analysis, the industry must confront a critical question:
Can we trust AI in life-safety applications?
This IFSA webinar brings together industry leaders, engineers, contractors, insurers, and technology experts to explore the practical and ethical implications of AI in fire protection. The discussion will examine where AI is already delivering value, where caution is warranted, and how governance, data quality, and professional oversight must evolve alongside emerging technologies.
Participants will explore:

Where AI is currently being used in fire protection and construction management
The reliability and limitations of AI-generated outputs
The role of human verification in life-safety systems
Governance frameworks and cybersecurity considerations
How AI may influence regulatory compliance and inspection practices
The long-term impact on workforce development and professional responsibility

Rather than approaching AI as either a disruptive threat or a silver bullet, this session will provide a balanced, informed discussion focused on dependable outcomes and industry integrity.
As AI capabilities expand globally, the fire protection community must ensure that innovation strengthens, not weakens, the trust placed in life-safety systems.
