Euralarm to Explore the Future of Fire Detection in Cologne
The European fire safety and security industry association Euralarm will organize the inaugural European Fire Detection Forum on December 2, 2026, in Cologne, focusing on the future of electronic fire detection and alarm systems. Entitled “From Reaction to Prediction – The Next Paradigm of Electronic Fire Safety,” the conference will take place at the Koelnmesse Congress Centre as part of VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2026.
The event will bring together representatives from industry, research institutions, regulatory authorities, and standardization bodies to examine how emerging technologies, regulations, and safety risks are shaping the development of fire protection. Particular attention will be given to the challenges posed by the growing use of lithium-ion batteries, new construction materials, and changing building occupancy patterns, as well as opportunities to reduce false alarms while improving detection reliability.
Opening presentations will be delivered by Euralarm President Peter Mita, Chantal Chalouhi of Jensen Hughes, and Robert Read of Apollo Fire Detectors, while Honeywell experts will address system maintenance and early gas detection associated with lithium-ion batteries. The technology-focused sessions will explore the application of artificial intelligence, edge technologies, and sensor fusion to enable earlier fire detection and the development of predictive fire safety systems.
These topics will be addressed by Carsten Brinkschulte, Co-founder and CEO of Dryad Networks, and Dr. Aleksandar Duric, an expert at Siemens Building Technologies, while additional discussions will focus on sustainability and regulatory requirements. The final part of the conference will examine the alignment of emerging technologies with European standards, certification procedures, and the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), as well as the challenges of their wider market adoption.
The participation fee is €395 excluding VAT, and registration is available through the organizer’s official website, with conference tickets also providing access to the two-day VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2026 event.
