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.
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11:20 | Opening remarks from the Chairperson
11:25 | Keynote Address
11:35 | Keynote Address
11:45 | Onstage conversation: Fire Prevention Regulations in UAE Buildings
12:05 | Presentation: Creating champions in emergencies – Malaysia Experience
12:20 | Case study: International capability building and collaboration – Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the UAE
12:35 | Presentation: The Fire Hazards of a Smart City: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in New York City
12:50 | Panel discussion: Climate Change Impacts on Fire Behaviour
13:35 | Presentation: Understanding the Benefits and Features of Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression
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
11:30 | Panel discussion: Lifecyle of Fire Safety
Panel discussion among key stakeholders
2025 Speakers
Abdullah Faza
Director of Fire & Life Safety – ME | AESG
Alexander Castellanos
Head of Fire and Life Safety | AtkinsRéalis
Abhishek Chhabra
Director International Initiatives | FCIA (Firestop Contractors International Association)
Adam Batz
Manager Global Consulting | Fike Corporation
Eng Ahmed Elsayed Abdelsalam
Corporate Facility Management Expert | King Saud University Medical City
Major Engineer. Ali Almadfaei
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
Eng Aiydh AL Qahtani
Director | Saudi Facilities Management Association
Anwar El Hadary
Senior Marketing Specialist, QHSSE Platform
Dana Nassif
Senior Consultant- Fire & Life Safety | WSP Middle East
David Campbell
General Manager | Dubai Civil Defence’s Emirates Safety Laboratory
Datu Khirudin Drahman
Deputy Fire Commissioner | Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia
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 Officer, Head of Monitoring & Inspection, Directorate General | Dubai Civil Defence
Ghaith Bakir
Senior Regulatory Engineer-MEA | UL Solutions
Colonel Issa Abdullah Al Marzouqi
Director of the Rescue and Fire Department | Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
Ihab Farag
Managing Director | Fike Corporation
Jazyah Al Dossary
Fire Protection Engineer | Saudi Aramco
John Sajeev
Company Quality Manager | Alec
Lt. John Cassidy
Emerging Technologies HazMat Operations | New York City Fire Department
Lance Harry
P.E., Chief Executive Officer/President | Stat X
Capt. Eng. Mohamed Alhanaee
Civil Protection Department | Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority
Captain Matthew Thomas Quinn
Lead Officer - Emerging Technologies HazMat Operations | New York City Fire Department
Mohammed AlSaeefan
Fire Protection Engineering Specialist | Saudi Aramco
Majid Ahli
Senior Security Manager | Dubai Holding Group
Mahmoud EL-Kady
CEO - MEA Region | QHSSE Platform
Mohamed Wahid Abdel Rahman
Technology Support Engineer | QHSSE Platform
Majed Al Maashari
Oman SSS
Prof Eng. Naill AlMomani
Emergency and Crises Management Senior Manager | Royal Commission of Al Ula
Nasser Alefari
Civil Protection | Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
Captain Eng. Omar Aljarraf
CFPE | Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
Paul Jennings
Assistant Fire Commissioner, Fire and Rescue Services, Operations | Red Sea Global
Paul Calderwood
President | FEC International
Richard Pearson
CPDO | Omniconn
Rick Jeffress
Technical Director | Fike Corporation
Rob MacDougall
Chief Fire Officer & Director of Community Safety | Oxfordshire County Council
Sawsan Dahham
CEO | Siena
Steve Apter
QFSM Consultant | Former UK Chief Fire Officer
Selenay Gozde Simsek
Senior Consultant- Fire & Life Safety | WSP
Susan Lamont
Director, Fire Group Leader Middle East | Arup
Eng. Salma Humaid Saeed
Head of drawings and projects section, Directorate General | Dubai Civil Defence
Tim Dünnemann
Manager Safety & Security Technologies | ZVEI
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
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