Battery Revolution : BESS Risk Management & EV Fire Safety

As India rapidly accelerates its transition towards electric mobility, renewable energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring the safe deployment of these technologies has become one of the industry's most critical priorities.

To address these emerging challenges, FSAI Pune Chapter is organising an exclusive industry seminar:

The Battery Revolution : Fire Safety for EVs, Energy Storage & Critical Data Center Facilities

Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Vivanta, Hinjewadi, Pune

This high-impact knowledge forum will bring together government authorities, EV and battery manufacturers, BESS developers, utilities, consultants, EPC contractors, fire professionals, insurers, data centre operators, industrial safety leaders, researchers, and technology providers to discuss the evolving challenges and solutions in battery fire safety.

Why this seminar matters

Battery energy storage and electric mobility are witnessing unprecedented growth across India. However, thermal runaway, fire propagation, off-gas detection, emergency response, charging infrastructure safety, data centre resilience, regulatory compliance, and evolving fire protection technologies continue to present significant challenges.

This seminar has been carefully curated to address these issues through practical insights from India's leading experts and organisations.

Distinguished Speaker Line-up

• Chief Guest Address - Shri Jeetendra Patil Head – EV Cell, Government of Maharashtra

• Fire & Gas Safety Challenges in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Mr. Vinayak Walimbe Managing Director – Customized Energy Solutions, India & Managing Director – India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)

• Fire Safety Recommendations for EV Parking & Charging in High-Rise Buildings - Shri Milind Ogale Deputy Chief Fire Officer, MIDC Fire Service

• Understanding EV Fire Behaviour: Observations from Automotive Testing - Mr. Sachin Pandit Senior General Manager, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)

• Lithium-Ion Batteries in Data Centers - Maj. Prakash Kapade Lead Technical Consultant – Safety, Security & Instrumentation

• Building Resilience in Seamless Power Bridge - Mr. Prasad Kulkarni Advanced Business Development Engineer, FM Approvals

• BESS Safety by Design: An OEM Approach to Quality and Fire Safety - Mr. Yashodhan Gokhale Vice President – Battery Technology, JSW Energy

• Reliable Off-Gas Detection for Lithium Battery Energy Storage Systems for Early Warning of Lithium Battery Fire - Mr. Hemandra S. Yadav National Sales Leader – XTRALIS & Advanced Detection

• BESS Fire Protection: Technologies, Trends & Best Practices - Mr. Rohan Bhargava Executive Partner, Alaknanda Systems

• EV Market Outlook: Key Trends, Insights & Future Opportunities - Mr. Prajyot Sathe Research Director – Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure, Frost & Sullivan

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The seminar will focus on prevention, protection, technology advancements, standards, best practices and future-ready safety strategies for the growing battery ecosystem.