From our Republic of Ireland branch
Join us for the Institution of Fire Engineers Annual Conference Ireland 2025, bringing together leading professionals, researchers, and policymakers to explore the future of fire safety, prevention, and emergency response. Taking place at the Carlton Hotel, Dublin, this
paid, in-person event offering 7 hours of CPD will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, global challenges, and best practices shaping the fire engineering profession. An exciting exhibitors’ section will showcase industry partners, products, and solutions — and exhibitor spaces are available for organisations wishing to engage directly with delegates and demonstrate their offerings. T
Schedule
- 09:00 - Sean McEleney, branch president - Conference launch
- 09:15 - David Quinn, BB7 - Modern Methods of Construction: A Fire Engineer’s Perspective
- 09:55 - Dr. Jim Glockling, University of Lancashire & Glockling Consulting Mass Timber Buildings - Unthinkable without...
- 10:35 - Learning exhibition with coffee
- 11:05 - Jason Tai, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service - Luton Airport Car Park Fire Case Study
- 12:00 - Roy Weghorst, Kingspan - Building Fire Safety Should Be Based on Evidence & Science
- 12:40 - Panel Q&A
- 13:15 - Lunch & exhibitions
- 14:30 - STÖBICH Representative - Fire Protection Innovation Presentation
- 14:50 - Michael Spearpoint, OFR Consultants - Should I stay or should I go?
- 15:30 - Dr. Carlos Walker Ravena, Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile - Wildfires
- 16:10 - Dr. Svetlana Tretsiakova-McNally, University of Ulster - The InToxFIRE Project - Toxic Chemical Permeation Through Fire Suits
- 16:40 - Panel discussion
This year’s conference is proudly sponsored by Stöbich, supporting excellence and innovation in fire protection. Tickets are now on sale, with a discount available for Republic of Ireland IFE members. Use your membership number in the promotional code box to activate the discount.