The SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium: Addressing European Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Challenges will be held on November 11 to 13, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal.
Description
Join us for an engineering symposium dedicated to the fire safety challenges of battery systems, from consumer electronics and e-bikes to EV (electric vehicles) and building BESS (battery energy storage systems). These are among the most challenging and most recent new hazards from an overall fire safety perspective. Many aspects must be considered when designing for fire protection and life safety of such systems. This 3-day, in-person event will discuss fire protection challenges. An outstanding panel of international experts comes together to share their knowledge and best practices with fire protection engineers, designers, insurers, manufacturers, facility owners and managers, and first responders.
Topics covered during the event will focus on li-ion battery hazard fundamentals, fire safety codes and standards, and safety challenges and mitigation approaches specific to e-mobility, EV and ESS. Following the completion of two and a half days of educational content, day 3 will conclude with a tour of a new constructed state of the art data center.
Learning Objectives
Following this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Examine Fire Safety Implications of Emerging Battery Technologies
- Understand the Mechanisms and Risks of Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Explore Fire Safety Design and Regulatory Frameworks for Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Investigate the Role of Diagnostics and Monitoring in Battery Safety Management
- Assess the Impact of Battery Fires on Infrastructure and Emergency Response
- Promote Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration for Safer Battery Ecosystems
Program Committee
- Adam Barowy, Co-Chair
- Guillermo Rein, PhD, Co Chair
- Eleni Asimakopoulou, PhD
- Roeland Bisschop
- Lucy Buannic, PhD
- Elisabete Cordeiro, PhD
- Elena Funk, PhD Student
- Jonna Hynynen, PhD
- Paulo Ramos, MArch
- Diogo Teixeira
- Ola Willstrand
- Qinsong Wang, PhD
- Wojciech Wegrzynski, PhD
- David Grossman, SFPE Subcommittee on Conferences & Symposia
- Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, SFPE CEO
Registration
Take advantage of the discounted registration rate now available through October 6.
Your registration includes:
- Three days of expert-led instruction, eligible for Certificate of Attendance and professional development credits.
- Exclusive access to the networking reception, plus three complimentary lunches and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks.
- Post-event access to speaker presentation PDFs, as permitted by invited presenters.
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Hotel Information
Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa
Rua Latino Coelho, 1, 1069-025 Lisboa, Portugal
At Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa, you're at the very center of all Lisbon has to offer. Take advantage of the location of our hotel in Lisbon city center, with unbeatable access to the city's finest dining, cultural, and historic attractions. Relax in our comfortable, modern Sheraton hotel in Lisbon, with luxurious bedding, marble bathrooms, and a full in-room entertainment package. Experience the city's food scene with our in-house dining options, including Portuguese-style tapas and local dishes. Refresh your senses with a swim in our elegant outdoor pool or a pampering visit to our day spa. Ready to venture out from our Lisbon hotel? Enjoy easy access to the city center by car, by metro, and on foot. Our 5-star hotel in Lisbon is the ideal spot for hosting your business meeting or conference, with 17,000 square-feet of flexible event space, including a rooftop with sweeping views of Lisbon and the river Tagus.
SFPE Group Rate EUR 260.00/night with buffet breakfast and room wifi included. The rate does not include city tax of EUR 4.00/night.
RESERVATION
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Things to do in Lisbon
Get inspired and discover Lisbon's local attractions, dining, and activities to make the most of your event experience.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Check out the event Sponsorship Prospectus for available packages and contact Rose Portera, SFPE Industry Partnerships & Sales Manager at rportera@sfpe.org with questions.
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Questions about registering for this event? Contact us at education@sfpe.org.