The Fire & Rescue Conference at Intersec emerges as a pivotal gathering point for global leaders in fire and emergency services. The convergence of dialogues that encompass challenges, prospects, benchmarks, regulations, and technological innovations resonates with the UAE's unique market dynamics.
The conference establishes a well-structured avenue for learning, forging connections, and collaborative interaction, empowering participants to effectively capitalize on the evolving trends to advance fire protection and safety collectively.
As we journey into 2025, the UAE's strategic orientation and innovative approaches continue to exert a transformative influence on the worldwide fire protection arena.
11:40 | Keynote Address: Dubai Civil Defense
12:00 | Keynote Address: Abu Dhabi Civil Defense
12:20 | Panel discussion: Decision-Making Under Pressure: Psychological Insights into Emergency Response
13:00 | Onstage conversation: Fire Prevention Regulations in UAE Buildings
13:20 | Advancement in Fire Protection Technology: FM Approvals
13:40 | On-stage conversation: Climate Change Impacts on Fire Behavior
13:40 | On-stage conversation: Climate Change Impacts on Fire Behavior
14:00 | Presentation: Safeguarding your critical industrial applications with revolutionary fire suppression technologies
11:30 | Opening remarks from the Chairperson
11:40 | Presentation: Code Compliance - Abu Dhabi guidelines to determine safety requirements in existing buildings
12:10 | Presentation: NFPA Ecosystem Enhancing International Life Safety Systems through embracing emerging technology (AI)
12:30 | Panel discussion: An insight into Emergency management and business continuity programs, addressing crisis management, preparedness, response, and recovery
13:20 | Presentation: Revolutionizing Safety: The Role of Automated Emergency Response Systems in Oil and Gas Industry
13:40 | Presentation & discussion: NFPA: The system safety is built on
14:30 | Presentation: Residential Occupancies: A holistic overview for building a safer home. Case studies from the MENA Region
15:00 | Presentation: Fire Safety in Healthcare: Ensuring Prompt and Effective Alarm Response
Immerse yourself in the enlightening "ESL Learns" workshop series—an engaging array of educational sessions presented by Emirates Safety Laboratories experts.
Elevate your comprehension of crucial fire safety standards and their real-world applications in the dynamic realms of construction and engineering.
The Global Language of Passive Fire Protection
- Incepting Fire & Life Safety
- Passive Fire Protection
- DIIM – The Standard Approach to Effective Implementation
Lifecyle of Fire Safety
Panel discussion among key stakeholders
2024 Speakers
Abhishek Chhabra
Director International Initiatives | FCIA (Firestop Contractors International Association)
Eng Ahmed Elsayed Abdelsalam
Corporate Facility Management Expert | King Saud University Medical City
Dana Kamal
MENA Director | The National Fire Protection Association, NFPA
David O’Neill
Director of Operations | Institute of Search & Technical Rescue, UK
Lt. Col. Dr Essa Ahmed Al Mutawa
Chief AI, Head of Inspection and Monitoring | Dubai Civil Defense-HQ
Captain Matthew Thomas Quinn
Lead Officer - Emerging Technologies HazMat Operations | New York City Fire Department
Mohamed Saeefan
Fire Protection Engineering Specialist | Saudi Aramco
Prof Eng. Naill AlMomani
Emergency and Crises Management Senior Manager | Royal Commission of Al Ula
Richard Pearson
CPDO | Omniconn
Vasileios C. Psilopoulos
Senior Field Compliance Coordinator | King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
Wafaa Khairy
Senior HSE Engineer | General Petroleum Company (GPC)
Eng. Youssef Boksmati
Support & Development Director | Riyadh Second Health Cluster
Zahi Daher
Manager- Saudi | NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
All sessions are CPD certified
2024 Highlights
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