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Conference & Expo

Tirana
Fire Safety
2026

Safety by Design

Two days with experts, standards and contemporary practices in fire protection engineering — for engineers, architects and authorities.

Date
17–18 September 2026
Venue
Tirana International Hotel
City
Tirana, Albania
200+
Attendees
15+
Speakers
7
Topics
2
Days
About the Conference

Bringing the fire protection profession together.

The conference brings together engineers, architects, authorities and researchers to advance fire protection best practices in Albania and the region — as a chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Advancement
We promote the best engineering practices for fire protection.
Education
We expand technical knowledge and awareness of fire risks.
Risk Reduction
We reduce fire risks and improve life safety standards.

Why Albania,
why now?

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Albania is undergoing one of the most dynamic construction transformations in South-East Europe.

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Tirana and other cities are rapidly evolving toward dense vertical environments, with high-rise and mixed-use buildings.

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This development brings new responsibilities for architects, engineers, developers, authorities and fire safety professionals.

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The conference brings together professionals and industry stakeholders to address current and future trends in safety, innovation and resilient design.

Key topics

▪ Fire codes and standards
▪ Structural fire engineering
▪ High-rise and complex buildings
▪ Adaptive reuse & historic buildings
▪ Human behavior and evacuation
▪ Wildland–urban interface
▪ Safety during construction
▪ Electric mobility & emerging risks
▪ Smoke and heat control systems
▪ Professional education and certification
▪ Water-based systems & special hazards
Program

Agenda

17 September 2026 · Fire Code, Legislation & Administrative Framework

08:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address · Institutional greetings · Conference objectives & structure
10:00
Session 1 — The Fire Code & Legal Framework: From Prescriptive Rules to Performance-Based Regulation
Björn Karlsson · Luciano Nigro · Joshua Reichert
11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30
Session 2 — Administrative Implementation: Permits, Inspections & Professional Responsibility
PierGiacomo Cancelliere · Prevenzione Incendi Italia · Giombattista Traina
13:00
Lunch Break & Networking
14:00
Session 3 — Fire Protection Systems & Commissioning: From Design Intent to Real Performance
Victaulic · SMAY · Elval Colour
15:30
Coffee Break & Networking
16:00
Session 4 — Panel Discussion: Toward a Modern Fire Safety Regulatory Framework for Albania
Albanian authorities & international panelists
08:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00
Session 5 — Engineering Fire Safety for Rapid Urban Growth
Studio Gang · Arup — global trends & lessons for emerging markets
10:00
Session 6 — Performance-Based Fire Engineering in High-Rise & Complex Buildings
Bryan Klein · Gabriele Vigne
11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30
Session 7 — Designing Fire Protection Systems for Future Infrastructure Demands
Paulo Ramos · Electric mobility infrastructure
13:30
Closing Ceremony & Networking
Location

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center

In the heart of the capital, at “Skanderbeg” Square, Tirana 1000 — easily accessible by public transport, with parking available.

▪ “Skanderbeg” Square, Tirana
▪ 5 min from the city center
▪ Parking available
“

Albania is no longer designing ‘standard buildings’
— it is designing complex systems.”

SFPE Albania
Registration

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✓ Access to both conference days
✓ Materials & conference bag
✓ Lunch & coffee during the day
✓ Participation certificate

★SFPE Albania members get a 50% discount on the conference ticket.

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