Events

FRA Global Annual Symposium

21. - 24. Sep 2026, Cambridge, MD, USA

Bringing together leaders across energy, fire safety, and environmental sectors for knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation.

Abstract Submission. - JUNE 30

Share your research with the fire safety community. SUBMIT HERE your abstract for presentation at the FRA Global Annual Symposium.

About the symposium

Energy Safety. Explore fire and safety challenges across traditional power generation, nuclear facilities, new energy technology installations, and energy storage systems.

Fire Safety in the Age of AI. Explore and address fire protection strategies specific to AI hyperscalers, the infrastructure needed to support them, how AI is changing the safety landscape, and emergency response considerations.

Environmental Stewardship. Examine the environmental impact of fires on ecosystems, land management practices, and responsible resource stewardship.

Keynotes & Panel Discussions

September 22-23 — Two days of Keynotes, Technical Presentations, and Panel Discussions. Keynotes to be announced shortly.

  • Traditional Power Safety. Fire protection for fossil fuel plants, transformer safety, and substation risk management
  • Nuclear Safety Systems. Fire safety in nuclear facilities, regulatory frameworks, and lessons from global incidents
  • Batteries & New Energy Technology. Battery fire risks, solar installation hazards, wind turbine protection
  • Energy Facility Fire Protection. Comparing fire safety approaches across energy sectors
  • Risk Assessment Methods. Quantitative fire risk analysis and decision-making frameworks
  • Emergency Response. Coordinated response to fires in challenging areas and infrastructure
  • Environmental Impact of Fires. Impact of fires on ecosystems, ground water, soils, air quality, and recovery
  • Environmental Resilience. Building resilient energy infrastructure and habitat protection
  • Resource Stewardship. Sustainable practices in energy production and land use

Live Fire Test Demonstrations

FRA Cambridge Fire Test Facility - SEPTEMBER 24

Just minutes from the conference venue, FRA's Cambridge Fire Test Facility offers symposium attendees an exclusive opportunity to witness large-scale fire testing firsthand.

  • Large-scale demonstration burns
  • Equipment and material testing
  • Cutting-edge fire safety research
  • Hands-on learning experiences

More info in their website HERE