5 February 2026

Harnessing digital cloud services to transform response, compliance, and safety.

Digital cloud services are transforming the UK fire industry, reshaping emergency response operations, enhancing safety compliance, improving risk design, and elevating infrastructure resilience. Cloud platforms are central to this shift, enabling real-time visibility, collaboration, and the shift to predictive, data-driven fire safety.

Date: 5th February 2026

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Location: FIA Northwich

Guests will begin with registration, then enjoy a breakfast buffet and the opportunity to network with fellow attendees.

Agenda: 

10:30 - 11:00 “Why Cloud? Why Now? The Future of Fire Safety in a Digital World”

Ian Moore OBE will deliver the opening keynote, highlighting the Building Safety Act and the digital transformation of public services.

11:00 - 11:30 RDrive by SnagR

Barry Crawshaw will showcase innovations in fire management, from surveying and inspections to installs and reporting. Sam Keech will share how users are partnering with RDrive to improve efficiency and collaboration.

11:30 - 12:00 The growing importance of Secure UK Cloud Sovereignty in the Fire Industry

Ian Vickers will discusses the importance of secure UK cloud sovereignty in the fire industry. He will be joined by Fayyaz Shah, who will present a case study on their successful partnership with SnagR.

12:00 - 12:30 Panel and Q&A

Barry Crawshaw , Nicola Minty, Fayyaz Shah

12:30 - 13:00 Refreshments & Networking