UK&I Fire Safety Conference 2026

Schedule

• Day 1: 30 September 2026 | 08:30 - 13:25 (BST)
• Day 2: 01 October 2026 | 08:30 - 13:25 (BST)

As the fire and building safety landscape continues to evolve, professionals across the built environment are facing increasing pressure to navigate complex regulation, demonstrate competence and make confident decisions in practice. The RICS Fire Safety Conference 2026 brings together leading voices from across the sector to explore the latest regulatory developments, legal risks, emerging standards and practical challenges shaping fire safety today. 

This year’s programme focuses on how fire safety responsibilities are being applied across real projects and building lifecycles. Sessions will examine competence and accountability after Grenfell, fire-safe building design, the updated PAS 9980:2026, external wall risk and remediation, recent case law, building safety regulation, the Golden Thread, professional liability, occupied buildings and climate-related fire risk. 

Through expert-led presentations and cross-disciplinary discussion, delegates will gain practical insight into how expectations are changing across design, delivery, occupation, compliance and risk management. Whether you are advising clients, managing building safety information, assessing external wall risk, supporting occupied buildings or navigating regulatory duties, this conference will provide valuable CPD and practical knowledge to help build confidence in fire safety practice. 

Conference Chair

• Andrea White IEng FIFireE C.BuildE FCABE CFIOSH, Fire Engineer and Managing Director, AW Fire 

Confirmed Speakers

• Dame Judith Hackitt DBE FREng, Former Chair, Health and Safety Executive (HSE); Chair, Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
• Katherine Metcalfe, Partner, Pinsent Masons  
• Neal Anderson, Partner, Pinsent Masons
• Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, Founder & CEO, AI & QS
• David Crowder, Partner, DCCH Experts LLP

2025 Testimonials

“Comprehensive information, guidance and views from industry-leading experts across key aspects of fire safety, providing topical and focused discussion on the current status of relevant matters.” 

“I work in building control, so it was valuable to hear the perspectives of engineers and surveyors from associated professions.” 

“The presentations were relevant and delivered by experts in their field. I was pleased to see a good mix of contributors in the panel debate, providing a realistic overview.”