As both a Conference and Tradeshow, Fire Australia continues to be the largest and most influential fire protection event in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Fire Australia program provides opportunities for local and international industry participants to report on the most recent developments and research achievements in the design, manufacture and application of the industry.
We are calling for papers from fire protection industry executives, customers, marketers, academia, researchers, sales teams, reseller networks, and suppliers. If you are in the industry and feel you can present an interesting and well received topic, we encourage you to submit an abstract and get involved in your industry conference.
FPA Australia invites industry professionals and organisations to submit papers showcasing the innovative practices and technologies in the field of fire protection for the FA25 Conference in Sydney. We are particularly interested in contributions that highlight advancements in the following areas:
Selection Criteria
Papers will be accepted on the basis of originality, technical relevance and advancement of current practice and generally an interesting topic that will be well received by delegates. The decision will be made by the Program Committee and its decision will be final.
Innovation and Novelty
Submissions should clearly showcase the innovative aspects of the technologies, practices, or methodologies presented. Preference will be given to papers that introduce new ideas and approaches.
Relevance to Fire Protection
Papers must be directly related to fire protection and aligned with the conference’s theme of demonstrating innovation in the fire protection industry.
Practical Applicability
We encourage contributions that demonstrate practical applications of the presented innovations in real-world fire protection scenarios.
Impact and Significance
Submissions should emphasize the potential impact of the innovations on the broader fire protection industry, such as improved safety, efficiency, or effectiveness.
Case Studies and Results
Where possible, include case studies, experimental data, or real-world examples to support the effectiveness and value of the presented innovations.
Clarity and Presentation
Papers should be well-written, organised, and effectively communicate the ideas and findings to the broader audience.
Sessions will be presented in ether a plenary or breakout style format.
Program Committee:
Mark Potter, President, FPA Australia (Program Chair)
Dr. Maria Kornakova, Manager Bushfire Services, FPA Australia
Simon Rickard, National Technical Manager, FPA Australia
David Isaac, Director, Fire & Safety Technologies
Robert Llewellyn, Chair, CFPA Asia
Deadline for receipt of abstracts:
Friday 13 December 2024
Notification of paper acceptance:
Friday 10 January 2025
Papers will be scheduled to suit the final program and will be delivered as 30 – 45 minute presentations, including any question time from the floor.
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Conference.
Selected presenters are required to register for the conference. A complimentary single day registration will be provided on the day the presenter is scheduled to speak. The presenter may choose to upgrade their single day complimentary registration to a full conference and tradeshow registration for $600.00.
By submitting this proposal you grant the organisers permission to publish the abstract in hard copy and electronic format.
All presentations must be in 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio
Contact the Fire Australia Events Team +61 (0) 3 8892 3144 or [email protected]
