Passive Fire Protection

Passive Fire Conference

About the Conference

Building a Stronger Platform for Passive Fire Protection

The Passive Fire Conference is an industry focused platform dedicated to advancing awareness, knowledge and professional practices in passive fire protection and building fire safety.

Through conferences, expert-led discussions and industry engagement, the platform brings together professionals from across the building ecosystem to exchange knowledge, share practical experiences and explore evolving approaches to safer, more resilient buildings.

Over the past three editions, the conference has expanded across three cities, welcomed 1,200+ registrations and brought together 50+ industry experts, creating a growing forum for meaningful technical exchange and collaboration.

As the conference enters its 4th Edition, the journey continues with a focus on strengthening the connection between design, engineering, performance and practical implementation in modern buildings.

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Insightful Sessions

Key Themes

Performance-Based Design & NBCS 2026

Exploring performance-based approaches and the evolving framework for fire safety in modern buildings.

Fire Stopping & Compartmentation

Ensuring the integrity of fire-rated assemblies and effective protection of service penetrations.

Fire & Smoke Propagation

Understanding the movement of fire and smoke and strategies for limiting their spread through buildings.

Application of Fire & Smoke Curtains

Exploring the application, integration and performance of fire and smoke curtain systems.

Testing, Inspection & Certification

Examining testing, inspection and certification practices that help ensure reliable passive fire protection.

Structural Fire Behaviour & Engineering

Understanding structural response to fire and engineering approaches that support structural integrity and resilience.

THE VOICES

Meet the Speakers

Industry leaders, fire safety experts and professionals shaping the future of passive fire protection.

Dr. D K Shami

President – CFLS

CFLS / DLF

Dr. D K Shami

President – CFLS

Advisor Fire Engineering, DLF & Former Fire Advisor, GOI

K P Dominic

Managing Director

Blue & Gray

K P Dominic

Managing Director

Blue & Gray

V Suresh

Chairman – NBCS 2026

FOCUS

V Suresh

Chairman – NBCS 2026

President Emeritus – FOCUS

Donel Dippi

Head of Technical & Compliance

Siderise

Donel Dippi

Head of Technical & Compliance

Siderise

Ric Slappendel

General Manager

Efectis

Ric Slappendel

General Manager

Efectis

Jothi Ramalingam

Director

Aadit Fire

Jothi Ramalingam

Director

Aadit Fire

Mrinaal Sapru

Regional Sales Head

Emirates Safety Laboratory

Mrinaal Sapru

Regional Sales Head

Emirates Safety Laboratory

Sajid Raza

CEO

Butler Engineering

Sajid Raza

CEO

Butler Engineering

Raghavendra

Head – Codes & Approvals

Hilti India

Raghavendra

Head – Codes & Approvals

Hilti India

Vinayak Phadnis

Business Development Manager

TBWIC

Vinayak Phadnis

Business Development Manager

TBWIC

Sreenivas Narayanan

Global Partnerships Director

Siderise

Sreenivas Narayanan

Global Partnerships Director

Siderise

Sahil Kapur

Panelist

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Sahil Kapur

Panelist

Panel Discussion

Krishnakant Rane

Vice President – Technical

Kingspan Jindal Pvt. Ltd.

Krishnakant Rane

Vice President – Technical

Kingspan Jindal Pvt. Ltd.

Event Highlights

What Industry Leaders Say

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“A well-curated conference, bringing together diverse industry expertise, meaningful discussions, and valuable insights. Thanks to Dominic and team for creating such an engaging platform and for the opportunity to contribute.”

Sajid Raza

Butler Engineering

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"An exceptionally well-organized conference, Mr. Dominic. Thank you for inviting me as a panelist. It was a great learning experience with valuable insights shared by industry experts. Congratulations to you and your team for a successful event.""

Ashok Sibbal

Ameetuff

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“Congratulations to Dominic and the entire team for organizing an outstanding conference. The discussions, expert insights, and knowledge-sharing sessions were truly valuable. A great platform for advancing awareness and collaboration in passive fire protection.”

Suresh Shanmugam

UL Solutions

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“Many thanks to Dominic and the team for organizing such a fantastic conference. It was an honour to be a panelist and share the stage with leading industry professionals. A truly insightful and memorable experience.”

Amitkumar Tamakuwala

Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd

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“A very well-organized conference, Mr. Dominic. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the panel. The sessions were insightful, engaging, and filled with valuable knowledge from industry specialists.”

Jothiramalingam

Aadit Fire

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“Thank you, Dominic and team, for conducting a wonderful conference. The topics, speakers, discussions, and overall arrangements were highly appreciated. Congratulations on delivering a successful event.”

Ali Lehry

Jensen Hughes

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“Excellent work by Dominic and the entire team. A well-executed conference with impactful sessions, knowledgeable speakers, & valuable industry discussions. Congratulations on a successful event.”

Ishwar Iyer

CFLS

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Sajid Raza

Butler Engineering

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Ashok Sibbal

Ameetuff

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Suresh Shanmugam

UL Solutions

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Amitkumar Tamakuwala

Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd

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Jothiramalingam

Aadit Fire

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Ali Lehry

Jensen Hughes

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Ishwar Iyer

CFLS

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