PFPCON ’26 Dubai is the region’s premier event for passive fire protection, connecting leading experts, innovators, and professionals. Now proudly presented in partnership with Intersec, PFPCON ‘26 Dubai delivers an unparalleled platform for advancing global best practices in Passive Fire Protection.
Date: 12 - 14 January 2026
Why Attend?
- Expert Insights: Learn direct from internationally recognized fire safety specialists shaping the future of fire and life safety.
- Workshops & Panels: Engage in solutions-focused sessions led by leading voices across the PFP
industry. - Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, manufacturers, authorities, and key decision-makers from across the global fire protection community.
- Professional Growth: Begin your journey to third-party accreditation by taking the FM & UL Firestop Exams onsite.
Who Should Attend?
- Passive Fire Protection Contractors
- Special Inspectors
- Architects & Engineers • Fire Safety Consultants Regulatory Authorities
- Facility Managers
- Directors of Engineering
Attendees at PFPCON'26 Dubai will find targeted education on the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) industry, the largest collective of providers for Safety, Security, and Fire Protection, and the FM & UL Firestop Exams.
07:00 – 13:00
PFPCON ‘26 Dubai Registration Open
08:00 – 08:30
Welcome Tea & Coffee
08:30 – 09:00
Presentation: FCIA & NFCA Welcome Comments & Association Reports
09:00 – 09:45
Presentation: The Role of Passive Fire Protection
09:45 – 10:15
Presentation: Meaningful Protection: What Happens When Passive & Active Work Together
07:00 – 13:00
PFPCON ‘26 Dubai Registration Open
08:00 – 08:30
Welcome Tea & Coffee
08:30 – 08:45
Presentation: FCIA & NFCA Day 1 Recap and Welcome
08:45 – 09:15
Presentation: Codes and Compliance Pathways
09:15 – 09:45
Panel Discussion: Installation, Inspection, and Accreditation: Raising the Bar
07:00 – 13:00
PFPCON ‘26 Dubai Registration Open
08:00 – 08:30
Welcome Tea & Coffee
08:30 – 09:00
Presentation: FCIA & NFCA Day 2 Recap and Welcome
08:45 – 09:30
Presentation: Structural Fire Protection for High-Load Environments
09:30 – 10:15
Education Session
Meet 2026 Speakers
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Ahmed Taher
Associate Fire and Life Safety Consultant | AESG
Amjad Al Hamad
Fire Testing Engineer | Thomas Bell Wright International Consultants
Abhishek Chhabra
Director- International Initiatives | FCIA and NFCA
Gabrielle Peck
Technical Director | FCIA and NFCA
John Sajeev
Head of QA/QC | ALEC
Laxminarayan Nayak
Head of Risk Engineering | Liva Group
Capt. Eng. Mohamed Alhanaee
Head of Trade License and Civil Protection Systems Registration Section | Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
Mohamed Amer
Regional Director of Operations – MENA | International Code Council
Mukesh Tomar
Head of Fire Engineering – London | Jacobs UK
Robert Parkinson
Associate Fire Engineer | Joule Group
Vidur Berry
AVP, General Manager | FM Approvals
Vinay Deshpande
Founder, Managing Director | Vitruvius Fire Safefty Consulting
Zahi Daher
International Business Development Manager | NFPA