Industry events 2023/24

Browse our regularly updated listing of UK and international fire protection industry events and exhibitions, including those attended or sponsored by the FIA


12 - 13th March 2024 - Security and Policing Home Office Event 2024, Farnborough, UK 

Security & Policing, the official UK Government global security event, returns to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 12-14 March 2024. Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), Security & Policing offers a world‐class opportunity to meet and discuss the latest advances in delivering national security and resilience with leading UK suppliers, UK and overseas Government officials and senior decision makers across the law enforcement and security sectors. 


12 - 13th March 2024 - LGA Annual Fire Conference and Exhibition 2024, Bristol, UK

The LGA Annual Fire Conference and Exhibition 2024will be held at the Delta Hotels (Bristol Marriott) City Centre.  The event provides an opportunity for senior fire officers and members of fire and rescue authorities to meet and discuss developments impacting the fire and rescue sector.


17th April 2024 - FPA Spring Seminar: Fire safety and sustainability of the built environment, London, UK

This seminar aims to support your fire safety in the major ways industry is having to adapt to mitigate and manage climate change impacts.


17 - 20th April 2024 - FDIC International, Indianapolis, US

FDIC International offers thousands of Fire & Rescue professionals from around the world, quality world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, H.O.T. Evolutions and the most innovative products and services available to the industry displayed by over 800 exhibiting companies.


22-23rd April 2024 - NFCC Spring Conference, Leicester, UK

Annual Spring Conference for NFCC Individual Members.


30th April - 2nd May 2024 - The Fire Safety Event, Birmingham, UK

The Fire Safety Event showcases one of the UK’s largest gathering of trusted fire safety manufacturers and suppliers, demonstrating their latest approved products and solutions to a highly engaged audience.


13-14th May 2024 - NFCC PPE Conference, Northamptonshire, UK

The annual PPE and Clothing Conference will look at The world of firefighters PPE and how we are facing many modern challenges


17th June 2024 - NFCC Data & Tech Conference, UK

Aimed at strategic leaders and those in professional data roles, the two-day event aims to inform and engage around how effective use of data can significantly drive transformation in the fire and rescue service.


8th July - NFCC Culture and Inclusion Conference, UK

The one-day conference will focus on the issues and challenges we face and look to find solutions to create inclusive fire and rescue services.


3 - 6th September 2024 - AFAC | Australia, Sydney, Australia

AFAC24 Conference & Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition.


18 - 19th September 2024 - The Emergency Services Show, Birmingham, UK 

Engage with ground-breaking innovations at the UK's premier emergency services event, where technology and learning propel emergency response and public safety forward.


14-16th October 2024 - NFCC Members Autumn Conference, UK

Annual Autumn Conference for NFCC Individual Members.


24th October 2024 - Fire Conference 2024, London, UK

The annual FIRE Conference returns to the IET: Savoy Place, London and online on Thursday 24 October 2024


14-15th November 2024 - NFCC Protection&Prevention Conference, UK

A two day conference focusing on developments in the areas of prevention and protection.


20-21st November 2024 - London Build Fire & Security, London, UK

London Build Fire & Security Expo is taking over Olympia London’s National Hall in 2024 as its own dedicated show! Featuring 100+ exhibitors, 80+ speakers, CPD training, Meet the Buyers, networking parties, entertainment and much more. 


28-29th November 2024 - Firefit 2024, Staffordshire, UK

Annual conference for anyone with an interest in health, wellbeing and fitness within the Fire Service.


2 - 4th December 2024 - FIREX, London, UK

This is the ultimate hub of innovation, exclusively supported by the Fire Industry Association. FIREX 2024 is your gateway to connect with the boldest specifiers and the most discerning purchasers of life safety solutions and services, all congregated under one roof.