Check out the Water Mist Conference 2026 programme

The 25^th International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7^th and 8^th October 2026. The conference programme has been released. The conference webpage www.iwma.net/iwmc is online, the ticket shop is open.

In 2026, IWMA will introduce a fresh element to the event. The regular 1.5-day conference programme will be enhanced by a dedicated half-day training workshop focusing on the design and effective utilisation of water mist systems. With this initiative, the association continues to invest in educating the fire protection industry on how to apply water mist technology more efficiently and confidently in practice. CPD certificates will be issued to workshop participants.

Water mist technology, developed into its current form over the past three decades, is today a mature, well-established and environmentally friendly fire protection solution. While the fundamental principles remain unchanged, significant progress has been made in expanding applications, strengthening validation methods and increasing international approvals.

These developments will be reflected in Prague. Speakers will present case studies, discuss standards and guidelines, and address both achievements and remaining challenges. Topics will include emerging risks, broader application areas and continued technological evolution. Just as importantly, the conference provides valuable networking opportunities in an open and collegial atmosphere.

International Water Mist Conference to bring the industry together

“Prague is more than a conference,” says Max Lakkonen, President of IWMA. “It is where the global water mist community comes together to share knowledge, challenge ideas, shape the future of fire protection – and enjoy doing it together.”