Fire safety experts to gather for Tall Buildings Conference 2025 at FDIC International


Iain Hoey
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Tall Buildings Conference 2025 to address high-rise fire safety in Indianapolis
The Tall Buildings Conference will take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event, held alongside FDIC International, will bring together fire safety professionals, engineers, and policymakers to discuss fire risks in high-rise buildings.
The conference will feature expert speakers covering topics such as firefighter air replenishment systems, lithium-ion battery fire hazards, and emergency response planning. The full program is available on the official website.
Early bird registration ends on February 7, 2025. Discounted delegate passes can be purchased at: 9th International High Rise/Tall Building Fire Safety Conference (US).
Key speakers and topics
The conference will include keynote addresses from industry leaders. Trent Fearnley, International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, will deliver the official opening.
Other speakers include Curtis Massey, who will present on high-rise fire safety career insights, and Jake Pauls, who will discuss stairwell prioritization for evacuation and firefighter access.
Topics will also include mass timber high-rise fire safety, lithium-ion battery risks, and fire protection engineering approaches. The event will conclude each day with expert panel discussions.
Accommodation and travel information
Delegates attending the conference can book hotel accommodations at a discounted rate through FDIC. The booking portal is available here: Tall Buildings FDIC 2025 Hotel Booking.
The Indiana Convention Center is the primary venue for the conference. FDIC International will take place at the same location from April 7–12, 2025.
Training courses for 2025
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network is offering training courses in 2025. The Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course will be held in Cyprus from May 26–30, 2025, with additional sessions in London later in the year.
The course provides training in fire safety management for tall buildings. Registration details are available at: Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course.
Tall Buildings Conference 2025 to address high-rise fire safety in Indianapolis: Summary
The 9th International High Rise/Tall Building Fire Safety Conference will be held in Indianapolis from April 7–9, 2025. The event will take place at the Indiana Convention Center alongside FDIC International.
Keynote speakers will address fire safety challenges in tall buildings. Topics include lithium-ion battery fire risks, firefighter air replenishment, and emergency response strategies.
Early bird registration ends on February 7, 2025, with discounted tickets available. Delegates can also book reduced-rate hotel accommodations through FDIC.
The conference will feature expert presentations and panel discussions. The Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course will take place in Cyprus in May 2025, with further sessions in London later in the year.
For more information, visit the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network website.