Passive Fire Protection

Passive Fire Conference

About the Conference

Every year, fire incidents continue to challenge buildings worldwide, highlighting the need to move beyond compliance and focus on performance.

Beyond Compliance – Performance-Based Passive Fire Protection for Safer Buildings brings together global experts, regulators, designers, consultants, manufacturers, and industry leaders to explore innovative approaches, international best practices, and the future of passive fire protection.

Join us in advancing a performance-driven approach towards creating safer and more resilient buildings.

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Insightful Sessions

Key Themes

Performance-Based Fire Safety Design

Transitioning from compliance-driven design to performance-based fire engineering.

Fire Behavior & Passive Fire Protection

Understanding fire dynamics, compartmentation, and the science behind fire resistance.

Testing, Certification & Quality Assurance

Ensuring fire protection systems are tested, certified, and consistently delivered to specification.

Installation Excellence & On-Site Compliance

Bridging the gap between approved designs and real-world implementation.

Inspection, Audit & Lifecycle Assurance

Maintaining passive fire protection systems throughout the life of a building.

International Codes & Best Practices

Exploring global standards, regulations, and emerging trends in passive fire protection.

Accountability in Fire Safety

Examining roles, responsibilities, and the importance of independent verification.

Building a Culture of Performance

Driving collaboration across the industry to create safer, more resilient buildings.

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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