The Tall Buildings Conference has announced updates for its 9th International High Rise/Tall Building Fire Safety Conference, set to take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The event is scheduled alongside FDIC International, bringing together fire safety professionals to address high-rise fire challenges.
The draft conference program includes keynote presentations and expert-led discussions on high-rise fire safety, emergency planning, and new technologies.
The schedule features speakers from the U.S., Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, and other regions, covering topics such as firefighter air replenishment, lithium-ion battery fires, and emergency planning for high-rise structures.
The latest program can be accessed at the official conference website.
Early bird pricing for the conference is available until Friday, February 7, 2025.
Delegates can secure their attendance at a discounted rate through the official booking platform: 9th International High Rise/Tall Building Fire Safety Conference (US).
Attendees requiring accommodation at FDIC can book through the following link: Tall Buildings FDIC 2025 Hotel Booking.
These rates are available for a limited time.
The conference will feature expert speakers discussing a range of fire safety topics relevant to high-rise buildings.
The opening keynote will be delivered by Trent Fearnley, the International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Other key speakers include Curtis Massey, presenting “Reflections on a Career in High-Rise Fire Safety,” and Jake Pauls, addressing “Stairwell Priorities for High-Rise Evacuees and Firefighters.”
Additional sessions will focus on critical topics such as fire safety in mass timber high-rises, lithium-ion battery fire risks, and emergency planning strategies.
Presentations from industry leaders will provide insights into fire protection engineering, command and control during high-rise incidents, and emerging challenges in firefighter air replenishment systems.
A panel discussion will close each conference day, allowing attendees to engage with experts and discuss real-world fire safety challenges in high-rise environments.
In addition to the conference, the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network is offering training courses in 2025.
The Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course will be held in Cyprus from May 26–30, 2025, and in London from June 23–27, September 15–19, and October 6–10, 2025.
These in-person training sessions provide competency-based fire safety management qualifications.
The course is designed to enhance fire safety management in tall buildings, covering risk assessment, emergency planning, and compliance with international fire safety regulations.
More details and registration options are available at: Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course.
The 9th International High Rise/Tall Building Fire Safety Conference is scheduled for April 7–9, 2025, in Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center.
The event, held alongside FDIC International, will feature expert speakers from multiple countries addressing key issues in high-rise fire safety.
Early bird registration for the event ends on February 7, 2025, with discounted tickets available through the official booking platform.
Delegates can also book reduced-rate hotel accommodations for the duration of the conference.
The conference will feature keynote presentations and discussions on high-rise fire safety challenges, including emergency planning, firefighter air replenishment, and lithium-ion battery risks.
The event will also include expert-led training sessions and networking opportunities.
Training courses in tall building fire safety management are scheduled throughout 2025, with sessions available in Cyprus and London.
For full conference details, visit the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network website.
