Fire Engineering: Competence, clarity and the future of fire engineering
Schedule
Thu Mar 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Stantec | Manchester, EN
About this Event
A mustโattend event for fire engineers.
- What defines a fire engineer today?
- Future regulation and industry expectations
- Approaches to fire safety strategy
- Competence and professional accountability
Join us in Manchester for an exclusive evening with leading voices from across the industry, including members of the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel, as we explore the evolving expectations, regulations and definition of competence within the fire engineering profession.
Hosted jointly by Stantec and the SFPE UK Chapter, and chaired by Dr Simon Santamaria, this event brings together high-profile speakers Dr Barbara Lane, Prof Jose Torero, Dr Eleni Asimakopoulou and Dr Charles Betts.
Expect clear insights, practical perspectives, and a discussion on the future of fire safety strategy, as well as a unique opportunity for you to pose questions to these industry leading voices.
Benefits of Attending:
- Hear from leading experts including members of the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel and get direct insight on competence, regulation and professional standards.
- Understand the Authoritative Statement and what it means for your role, responsibilities and career.
- Stay ahead of regulation with updates on future policy and fire safety strategy.
- Build your competence with clear, practical guidance for modern fire engineering practice.
- Engage with thought leaders through panel discussions and Q&A.
- Grow your network and connect with peers across the UK fire engineering community.
Register your interest today.
Seats are limited, and we expect significant interest from fire engineers across the UK
Agenda
๐: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arrival
Info: Tea/coffee on arrival
๐: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PM
Welcome
๐: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM
Dr Barbara Lane
Info: A Leading Voice Shaping the Future of Fire Engineering. Championing clarity, accountability and modern approaches to fire safety.
๐: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
Prof Josรฉ Torero
Info: Internationally Recognised Expert in Fire Dynamics & Regulation. Driving global understanding of competence, performance and regulatory evolution.
๐: 06:20 PM - 06:50 PM
Panel discussion
Info: Chaired by Dr Simรณn Santamaria Garcia, a discussion will follow with the panellists; Dr Eleni Asimakopoulou, Dr Charles Betts, Dr Barbara Lane and Prof Josรฉ Torero.
๐: 06:50 PM - 07:05 PM
Q&A
๐: 07:05 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Stantec, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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