Full programme unveiled for NAHFO Annual Conference 2026

Running under the headline theme of ‘Connected. Protected. Prepared: Technology at the Fire Safety Frontier’, conference is designed to focus on how innovation, governance and informed decision-making are actively shaping the future of healthcare fire safety.

Programme highlights include a courtroom-based exploration of National Health Service fire safety accountability, role-specific sessions, sponsor-led insight panels and senior leadership reflections.

Across three days, the programme offers a rich mix of insight, challenge and practical learning, including expert-led sessions on fire safety strategy, compliance, assurance and accountability, innovative technology insights from sponsors and industry partners alike and interactive panel discussions addressing real-world challenges. Engaging and immersive session formats are purpose-designed to bring learning to life.

Speaker line-up

Speakers include Cheryl Couling (principal consultant at the Fire Safety Partnership), Graham Gray (fire safety manager at the University of Sussex), Louise Mansfield (legal director at Bevan Brittan), Professor Steve Gwynne (evacuation and pedestrian dynamics specialist at the University of Greenwich) and Tony Hanley (founder and managing director of FirePro UK).

Core topics covered include the Building Safety Act 2022, mitigating lithium-ion battery fires, hospital evacuation strategies, connected fire safety ecosystems, digital platforms for managing fire risk and designing, testing and maintaining fire doors in the healthcare environment. 

Professional development

Day Three is dedicated to professional development and features four Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited sessions for delegates. These sessions provide focused opportunities to:

*strengthen technical knowledge and competence

*reflect on current practice and emerging expectations

*support ongoing professional accreditation and development

*take practical learning back to the host organisation

This dedicated CPD focus ensures delegates leave not only informed and inspired, but also better equipped to demonstrate competence, assurance and continuous improvement in their roles.

*View the full conference programme and register attendance by accessing https://ascentevents.co.uk/nahfo-conference-exhibition/conference/

**Whether you are looking to enhance your professional development, understand emerging risks, or connect with peers across the sector, the NAHFO Annual Conference and Exhibition remains the must-attend event for healthcare fire safety professionals