Tall Buildings Conference 2025 to address fire safety and evacuation in high-rise buildings
Iain Hoey
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Conference to explore regulation, smoke control and fire strategy
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network has confirmed the agenda for the 9th International Tall Building HRB Fire Safety Conference, taking place on 18 and 19 June 2025 at Olympia London.
According to the organisation, the two-day event will be held alongside the Blue Light Show and will focus on emerging issues in high-rise fire safety, with several sessions highlighting regulatory changes in the United Kingdom.
The first day of the conference includes presentations on smoke toxicity in relation to Grenfell Tower, artificial intelligence in fire strategy development, and the optimal placement of firefighting outlets in stairwells.
Additional talks on 18 June will address common misconceptions in smoke control systems, use of smoke hoods, and updates to fire safety standards.
Day two to cover golden thread, insurance and evacuation
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network has stated that the second day of the event will feature presentations on the management of the golden thread and fire safety competence, the Building Safety Register, and insurance developments.
Sessions will also cover tenant engagement, door closer failures and electrical safety risks such as broken neutral faults in tall buildings.
Tim Gates will present findings on the potential use of standard passenger lifts for evacuation in residential towers, while Professor Ed Galea will close the day with a presentation on new methods in façade fire testing and modelling.
A panel discussion led by the Building Safety Regulator will open the day’s events.
Conference to include expert-led panel discussions
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network confirmed that each day will begin with a panel discussion involving experts from architecture, engineering and regulation.
Speakers include representatives from the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Building Safety Regulator, and academic institutions.
These sessions will address current challenges in building design and regulatory alignment across the high-rise fire safety sector.
Presentations to highlight technical solutions in fire safety
Several sessions at the conference will focus on technical innovations aimed at improving fire safety in high-rise buildings.
Topics include smoke hood deployment, performance of façade systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence into fire strategy planning.
These presentations are intended to reflect current developments in fire engineering, operational preparedness, and emerging technologies.
Professional training courses confirmed for 2025
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network has also announced upcoming dates for its five-day professional course on Tall Building Fire Safety Management.
The organisation confirmed that training will take place in Cyprus from 26 to 30 May, and in London from 23 to 27 June.
Additional sessions in London are scheduled for 15 to 19 September and 6 to 10 October.
Each course is delivered in person and is priced at £2,195 plus applicable fees and taxes.
Free CPD and Australian conference also announced
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network continues to offer free CPD material through its YouTube channel and presentation archive.
The organisation also announced that it will host the Australia Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in Sydney from 29 to 31 July 2025.
Attendees can book their place through the organisation’s website.
Tall Buildings Conference 2025 to address fire safety and evacuation in high-rise buildings: Summary
The 9th International Tall Building HRB Fire Safety Conference will take place on 18 and 19 June 2025 at Olympia London.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Blue Light Show.
The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network said the programme includes 16 presentations on UK fire safety regulation, strategy and response.
Sessions on day one include topics such as smoke toxicity, firefighting infrastructure, smoke control systems and AI-based fire strategies.
Day two will address the golden thread, evacuation lifts, tenant engagement and insurance.
Training courses in Tall Building Fire Safety Management will be held in Cyprus and London throughout 2025.
The training fee is £2,195 per course, excluding booking fees and tax.
Free CPD materials are available via the organisation’s YouTube channel and online archive.
An Australian edition of the conference will take place in Sydney from 29 to 31 July 2025.
