Call for Abstracts
The online abstract submission system for the SFPE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering is now open through March 27, 2026. Please note, no late submissions can be accommodated.
SUBMIT ABSTRACT
Showcase your expertise at the SFPE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
We invite all professionals, experts, and researchers to submit abstracts for our upcoming SFPE Annual Conference & Expo. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your innovative projects, cutting-edge research, and valuable insights in the fire protection and safety engineering field.
The abstract submission process allows the SFPE Program Committee to select presentations and posters for inclusion in the conference program. It will enable them to identify relevant, and high-quality content that aligns with the objectives and highly technical focus of the conference.
Presentation abstracts should provide sufficient scope and results to determine the quality and applicability of the engineering concepts that would be presented. Presentations must be noncommercial in nature. All abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of experts and independently rated. The highest-rated abstract will be awarded the Top Abstract Award and featured in the conference's general session.
Why Submit?
- Showcase Your Work: Gain visibility and recognition for your work in front of a global audience.
- Network with Peers: Connect with top professionals and industry leaders in Fire Protection and Fire Safety.
- Opportunities: The top-rated abstract will receive the prestigious Top Abstract Award and will be featured in the general session of the conference.
- Receive Constructive Feedback: Engage in thoughtful discussions and receive valuable feedback to refine and enhance your research.
- Enhance Your CV: Add a prestigious presentation to your academic and professional credentials.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- January 20, 2026: Abstract Submission Site Opens
- March 27, 2026: Abstract Submission Site Closes at 11:59 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time
- May 18, 2026: Abstract Notifications Emailed to Abstract Submitters
Topics of Interest
All topics relevant to performance-based design solutions and the supporting analysis, performance-based codes, and the associated regulatory frameworks will be considered. The Committee strongly encourages submissions on:
- Building Design (including single exit buildings)
- Case Studies (Notable projects presenting unique challenges or design characteristics)
- Cladding
- Data Centers
- Emerging Technologies - Application of AI / Digitalization
- Emerging Technologies - Battery Fires / Energy Storage
- Existing Building Redesign / Adaptive Reuse / Historic Buildings
- Fire Dynamics
- Fire Safety During Construction
- Fire Safety Systems
- Fire Safety Systems - Detection & Alarm
- Fire Safety Systems - Signaling
- Fire Safety Systems - Special Hazard Systems
- Fire Safety Systems - Water-based Systems
- Fire Service (technologies, operations, & tactics)
- Forensics
- Human Behavior & Evacuation
- Industrial Risks (including carparks and parking garages, shipping containers, sawmills, etc.)
- Infrastructure
- Performance-based Design
- Smoke Control
- Structural Fire Engineering (including mass timber)
- Sustainable Design (green roof, materials)
- Wildland Urban Interface
- Other relevant fire safety topics
Abstract Requirements
The submission should identify the a) title, b) topic being addressed, c) approach or methodology, and d) design implications or results and recommendations. All abstracts must be submitted via the online submission system before the published deadline. Please login into the system for additional submission instructions. Once your submission is complete, you will receive an automated confirmation of your successful submission.
SUBMIT ABSTRACT
Join us in Atlanta!
We look forward to receiving abstracts from global audience of fire safety professionals and making the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.
Questions? Contact us at education@sfpe.org.