The Future of Fire Detection Starts Here
2 December 2026 | Cologne, Germany
From reaction to prediction
Fire safety in a changing world and the changing world of fire safety
For decades, fire detection systems have relied on a proven approach: detect smoke, heat or combustion products and initiate an alarm. While this paradigm continues to save lives every day, emerging risks are challenging traditional approaches. Questions that would have seemed futuristic only a few years ago are becoming increasingly relevant:
- Are traditional detection technologies sufficient for tomorrow’s risks?
- How can false alarms be reduced without compromising safety?
- Can fire be detected before smoke becomes visible?
- How will artificial intelligence transform fire detection?
- What role will sustainability play in the future of fire safety?
- Can standards and regulation keep pace with innovation?
The European Fire Detection Forum will provide a platform to explore these questions and discuss practical solutions.
Why attend?
The Forum is designed for professionals who want to understand where fire detection technology is heading and how future developments will affect their organisations.
Participants will gain insights into:
Emerging detection technologies
Discover the latest developments in gas-based detection, electronic olfaction, vision-based detection and AI-enabled sensing technologies.
Artificial Intelligence and sensor fusion
Learn how intelligent systems are evolving from simple alarm generation towards predictive fire safety and risk-based decision-making.
Lithium-ion battery risks
Explore how new detection technologies can support earlier identification of battery-related incidents and emerging fire hazards.
False alarm reduction
Understand why false alarms remain a major challenge and how smarter detection concepts can improve reliability and trust.
Sustainability and digitalisation
Discover how connected systems, predictive maintenance and remote services can improve both safety and environmental performance.
Regulation and standards
Gain valuable insights into CPR 2024, future harmonised standards and the regulatory framework that will shape the next generation of fire safety systems.
A unique European platform
The European Fire Detection Forum has been created to provide something that currently does not exist: a dedicated European platform focused exclusively on the future of fire detection.
The Forum combines:
- Strategic insights
- Technical expertise
- Real-world applications
- Regulatory perspectives
- Industry debate
The programme features keynote presentations, expert discussions, and interactive panel sessions that bring together leading voices from across the fire safety ecosystem.
Who Should Attend?
The Forum is relevant for:
- Fire detection and alarm manufacturers
- Fire safety engineers and consultants
- Installers and system integrators
- Building owners and facility managers
- Authorities and regulators
- Testing and certification organisations
- Fire brigades and emergency responders
- Researchers and technology innovators
- Insurers and risk managers
Whether you are developing future technologies, specifying systems, managing buildings or shaping policy, the European Fire Detection Forum offers valuable insights into the future of electronic fire safety.