The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, announces the 2026 SFPE Fire Safety Conference on Performance-Based Design will be held in Singapore, from 15-17 April 2026. Hosted every other year, the conference features three days of content from global experts on current and future trends in fire regulatory systems for performance-based design.
Conference programming includes more than 45 presentations, 9 case study team presentations, discussion panels on current topics, networking events, and live discussions throughout. In addition to the keynotes and general session presentations, conference programming includes the topics of evacuation, timber structures, performance-based design framework and applications, sustainability design, digitalization, fire dynamics, battery fire hazards, and the latest research and innovation projects related to performance-based design and more.
“We are thrilled to bring the 16th SFPE Fire Safety Conference on Performance-Based Design to Singapore in April 2026 — a truly global forum where fire protection engineers, regulators, educators, researchers, and industry partners come together to explore the cutting edge of performance-based fire safety engineering,” stated Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, CEO, Society of Fire Protection Engineers. “This biennial conference is known around the world as the premier event for those advancing robust, innovative fire and life safety solutions. With three days of technical presentations, real-world case studies, dynamic discussion, and unparalleled networking opportunities, attendees will gain deep insight into current and future trends in performance-based regulatory systems, modelling and risk analysis, and collaborative design approaches that help shape safer built environments for communities everywhere."
“As performance-based design continues to mature globally, it is essential that we strengthen the technical foundations that support engineering judgment, promote consistency in regulatory application, and improve the reliability of analytical tools. This year’s program features real-world case studies and emerging research to advance performance-based design worldwide. Our goal is to equip practitioners with the technical depth and shared understanding needed to deliver robust, defensible, and innovative fire safety solutions. SFPE invites professionals across the globe to join us in shaping the future of our industry.”
~ Conference Co-Chairs: Joseph Vaughn, PE, SET, Jensen Hughes, Macao SAR, and David Stacy, PE, Summit Fire Consulting, United States
In addition, one conference seminar has been planned and is available at a discounted rate when bundled with conference registration.
Substantiating the Suitability of a Fire Model
13-14 April 2026 | Instructor: Bryan Klein
In the realm of engineering, models and simulations have played a vital role for many years. They are instrumental in supporting safety analyses and the design of safety systems. Fire models and their capabilities are continually evolving, and the ways in which they are used are ever-changing. Therefore, models must be substantiated to ensure they answer the questions we need a fire model to answer and confirm that it will satisfy a project’s objectives.
This one-and-a-half-day course provides an overview of the model substantiation process: defining the problem, model selection, verification and validation of the model, and uncertainty analysis. The requirements for each step are covered and explained. (10 PDHs)
The conference will provide additional value to attendees with leading companies proudly showcasing their products and offerings in the expo. Visit sfpe.org/pbd2026 for the full conference schedule, and sponsorship opportunities, and to register.
