AFOA signposts 2026 Annual General Meeting and Networking Lunch

Formed in 1998, AFOA is a proactive professional organisation wholly dedicated to supporting and advancing the interests of airport fire officers and Fire and Rescue Services, primarily within the UK and Ireland, but now with an ever-increasing international reach.

One of AFOA’s key goals is to improve industry standards in airport fire safety, emergency response and leadership through the provision of focused training, regular information sharing and continual collaboration.

The annual gathering provides an ideal opportunity for AFOA members to join forces at the NEC, learn all about the latest Association updates, take part in the AGM and spend time networking with colleagues from across the airport Fire and Rescue community.

The AGM will take place on 16 September (the first day of The Emergency Services Show) in Piazza Suite 4 at the NEC from 11.00 am through until 2.00 pm.

Attendees are encouraged to make the most of their visit to the NEC by exploring The Emergency Services Show and the co-located Emergency Tech Show both before and after the AFOA AGM.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2026, The Emergency Services Show brings together Emergency Services professionals, suppliers and organisations from across the sector, with more than 500 exhibiting brands, live demonstrations, networking opportunities and a programme of Continuing Professional Development-accredited learning.

The co-located Emergency Tech Show focuses on technology shaping the future of emergency response, including communications, Artificial Intelligence, digital systems, data, drones, robotics and other emerging operational technologies.

*Nineteen Group has created a dedicated AFOA VIP registration link for AGM attendees. AFOA recommends that its members use this link to register in advance ahead of attending the NEC in September