The IFE’s AGM and Rasbash Lecture will return on the afternoon of 30th July 2026.
Progress and future priorities
The IFE AGM brings members together to reflect on the past year, review progress against strategic priorities and help shape the future direction of the institution.
The AGM is an important opportunity for members to engage directly with the work and governance of their professional body. The meeting will include updates from the IFE, consideration of the annual accounts, announce the new Board of Trustee Directors and the installation of the new Presidential Team, alongside space for questions.
Following its success last year, the AGM will be held once again in a hybrid format, ensuring members can take part in a way that best suits them. In-person delegates can join us at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-upon-Avon with online attendees able to participate via the AGM website.
Paul Adams, IFE Chief Executive, comments: “This AGM is a particularly important moment for me as it will be my first in the role as the institution’s CEO. It provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved, reaffirm our commitment to professional standards and transparency, and look ahead to the role we will continue to play in supporting our members and the wider sector.
“I’m very much looking forward to engaging with members, hearing their views and working collaboratively to build on our strong foundations in the year ahead.”
Honouring excellence with the Rasbash Lecture
We are also delighted to announce the return of the Rasbash Lecture which will follow immediately after the AGM and will be streamed live to online attendees.
This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr Karen Boyce FIFireE, Senior Lecturer in the School of Built Environment at the University of Ulster. Karen's presentation is titled: “Safe Evacuation for All - How Far Have We Come and How Far Are We Prepared To Go?”
The presentation will explore how current means-of-escape design guidance aligns with the realities of accessible building design and changing demographics, drawing on research and real-world evidence to question underlying assumptions, evacuation planning approaches and management expectations - ultimately challenging whether the profession is doing enough to deliver effective, inclusive safety for all.
Those attending the AGM and Rasbash Lecture in-person are invited to join Karen for an informal drink’s reception following the event.
A recording of the AGM and the Rasbash Lecture will be made available to members on MyIFE shortly after the event.
Securing your place
IFE members will receive an email from our AGM partners, PIN Communications on Tuesday 30th June, with their unique security code and instructions.
If you are planning to attend the AGM and Rasbash Lecture in-person, you must register your place via the IFE website before 15.15 on 28th July 2026. Visit our event page to book your in-person place here.