Why Attend

The Energy Transition Summit brings together a global community of leaders to address one of the most critical challenges of our time: ensuring that the transition to cleaner energy is both sustainable and safe.

Hosted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) in partnership with NFPA, this three-day event at Oxford University will provide a comprehensive, end-to-end view of the energy transition, focusing on how fire, electrical, and life safety must be integrated at every stage.

Why this summit matters

A global energy transition is underway, driven by rapid advancements in technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic systems, hydrogen fuel cells, small modular reactors, and energy storage systems (ESS). While these innovations are essential for achieving sustainability goals, they also introduce new and complex safety challenges.

Currently, guidance is fragmented—often focused on individual technologies rather than the broader system. This summit addresses that gap by taking a holistic, ecosystem-based approach, aligning safety with sustainability.

This event will serve as a global platform for collaboration, enabling stakeholders to share knowledge, identify gaps, and shape the future of safe energy system. Together, we can drive meaningful progress toward a safe and sustainable energy transition. 

What you will gain

Attendees will:

• Learn from cutting-edge research and real-world incidents
• Explore risk mitigation strategies across technologies
• Engage in discussions on codes, standards, and safety frameworks
• Discover approaches to workforce development and emergency response
• Examine the balance between innovation, safety, and sustainability
• Understand public response to new technologies

Who should attend

This summit is designed for a diverse, global audience, including:

• Government and regulatory authorities
• Industry leaders and technology developers
• Engineers, designers, and researchers
• Fire protection, electrical, and safety professionals
• Emergency services personnel
• Educators and community safety leaders

Program Highlights 

The summit is structured to guide participants through the full energy transition landscape:

• Advanced energy technologies
• Safety challenges and case studies
• Integration with existing infrastructure
• Codes, standards, and best practice
• Investment in safety across energy technologies
• Workforce development needs
• Emergency response planning and considerations
• Public perception and risk communication
• Balancing safety with sustainability goals

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