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SFPE Benelux: Conference The Future of Industrial Fire Safety & Emergency Management
We invite you to register for the conference on the Future of Industrial Fire Safety. Join industry leaders, safety experts, and innovators as we explore emerging technologies, best practices, and regulatory developments shaping the next generation of fire prevention and emergency response.
This event will feature keynote speeches and a panel discussion led by internationally renowned experts, offering valuable insights from a wide range of stakeholders. Importantly, the conference will bring together cross-border and port expertise from both Belgium and the Netherlands, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between leading industrial regions.
Who should attend?
- Policy makers shaping fire safety regulations and standards
- Young and seasoned fire engineers interested in looking ahead
- Fire brigade officials responsible for emergency response and prevention
- Plant HSE managers overseeing health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Risk and safety consultants advising on hazard mitigation and resilience
- Facility and operations managers seeking innovative fire protection strategies
- Insurance and compliance officers evaluating industrial risk and liability
- Manufacturers of fire safety equipment and suppression technologies looking to align with future needs and connect with end-users
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to shaping the future of industrial fire safety and learning from leading experts in the field.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, Sep 21, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 18:00
Location: Club Royal | Thonetlaan 133 | BE-2050 Antwerpen
Participation fees
• Regular rate: €200 per person
• Special rate: Become SFPE BENELUX member year 2026 (Cost € 150)
• SFPE BENELUX member (free)
(excl. VAT)
Free cancellation is possible until August 21, 2026.
Partnership Opportunities SFPE Benelux Conference
Sweco is proud to support the SFPE Benelux Conference as main partner, alongside ANPI as valued partner. Through their combined expertise in fire safety engineering, industrial risk management, emergency planning, certification, prevention, and safety innovation, both organisations actively contribute to shaping safer, more resilient, and future-ready industrial environments.
By supporting this conference, Sweco and ANPI reinforce their shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of industrial fire safety and emergency management across the Benelux region.
We invite organizations and solution providers to join us as valued partners in shaping the future of industrial fire safety. By supporting this conference, your company will gain unique visibility among key decision-makers, demonstrate leadership in safety innovation, and connect directly with stakeholders from across the Benelux and beyond.
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PROGRAM
Confirmed Speakers
- Cathy Berx – Governor of the Province of Antwerp – Keynote
- Ralf Bruyninckx – FPC Risk Part of Sweco – The evolving role of the fire engineer in the future of industrial fire safety
- Jaap De Vries – Factory Mutual – How Will Innovation Shape Industrial Safety? — An Insurance Perspective
- Tom Vanderbauwhede – Founder & CEO ReplyFabric- The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Predictive Industrial Fire Safety
- Margit Blok – VTTI – How Will Fire Safety at an Industrial Facility Look Like in 2030?
- Bert Brugghemans – Antwerp Fire Brigade – Fire brigade challenges in view of changing risks at industrial facilities associated with new technologies
- Alan Dirks – Port of Rotterdam Authority – Safety challenges and opportunities in ports and industrial areas during the energy transition
- Panel Discussion: The Future of Industrial Fire Safety – Challenges and Opportunities
More topics & speakers to come.
Location: Club Royal | Thonetlaan 133 | BE-2050 Antwerpen