Expert meeting · VVBA & SFPE Benelux
The Energy Revolution: Fire Safety of Batteries and Energy Storage Systems
Get up to speed in one afternoon on regulations, practical experience, and the latest developments in battery and energy storage system fire safety in buildings.
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Wednesday
7 October 2026
13:00–17:00
Van der Valk Utrecht
Winthontlaan 4-6
3526 KV Utrecht
Fire safety in the energy transition
We are in the middle of the energy transition. Energy storage is becoming an increasingly important part of buildings, driven by electric cars and bicycles as well as the growing use of energy storage systems in response to grid congestion.
These developments create new fire safety challenges. During this expert meeting, specialists will share current regulations, research findings, practical examples, and lessons learned from emergency response.
Programme
Experts on regulations, research, and practice
Arno Bongers · DGMR
Electricity storage in energy storage systems: PGS 37-1, risks, considerations, solutions, and practical examples.
Christiaan Dahrs · Peutz
Fire testing of lithium-based batteries: lessons from experiments, incidents, and research.
Tessa Hogeterp · Acuro
Storage of lithium-based energy carriers: PGS 37-2, standards development, and practical examples.
Practical experience
Experiences and lessons learned by an end user working with batteries and energy storage systems.
Tom Hessels · NIPV / Midden- en West-Brabant Fire Service
Extinguishing battery fires: practical experience and lessons learned by the fire service.
12:30–13:00 arrival with coffee and tea · 16:30 wrap-up and closing drinks
The programme is still being developed and may be expanded.
Practical information
Location: Van der Valk Utrecht, Winthontlaan 4-6, 3526 KV Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Participation: regular rate €150; students €50; SFPE Benelux and VVBA members attend free of charge. Prices exclude VAT.
Registration: registration is only possible through the form on this page.
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Reserve your place
Complete a separate form for each participant. Please provide the invoice email address even when attending free of charge.
- Non-member: €150 excl. VAT
- SFPE Benelux or VVBA member: free
- Student: €50 excl. VAT
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See you in Utrecht
After registration, SFPE Benelux will send you confirmation, payment information where applicable, and further practical details.