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Conference Agenda 2024

Theme: Embracing innovation for a safer future

Overview

The demand for fire safety is expected to grow steadily in North Africa. Driven by several factors including increasing government regulation, rapid urbanisation, growing awareness of fire safety and the accelerated development of infrastructure, FIREX Talks' strategic focus is poised to meet this growing demand and reshape the fire and security industry in the region.

Ignite your knowledge on the latest regulations, new safety codes and standards to ensure fire safety and effective response to fire emergencies, and market insights for business growth in local and export markets.

Gain insights from renowned experts, tech innovators and government on how the world of fire safety is changing and dive into topics like HSE updates, Golden Thread, Lithium-ion batteries, PEEPs, passive fire protection, fire risk assessments, and more.

Key Topics

  • Role of insurance in fire risks and business continuity
  • Key approaches to achieve fire prevention through facility management
  • Innovations and future directions in firefighting systems 
  • Comprehensive passive fire protection approaches
  • Raising occupational health and safety standards in North Africa

What's new?

• Fire safety workshop: Transform safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities

• Local distributers and sponsor networking reception 

Benefits of Attending

• Review the latest strategies for enhancing safety across industries

• Assess the role of insurance in fire incident management

• Discover innovative approaches to fire prevention and management in various fields

• Explore the latest advances and future trends in firefighting technology

• Improve the methodologies and strategies for assessing fire risks 

12:30

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

 Aliaa Heshmat 

12:40

Opening remarks by Informa

 Mark Ring, Group Director, Informa Markets

12:50

Opening Panel Discussion: Best practices for fire safety plans across different industries

·       Effective strategies and techniques in fire prevention across high-risk industries in Egypt

·       Review how fire risks differ across industries

·       What does an incident-ready workplace and community look like?

·       HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) challenges in fire safety

  - Moderator:

            Amr Kabil, Safety & Security Director North Africa, Careem

   - Panellists:

  • Ayman El-Nashar, Country QHSE Director, Huawei Technologies
  • Doha Mattar, AMESA HSE Director - Governance & Performance, Pepsi Co.
  • Ahmed Diaa El Deen, HSE Lead, Emaar Misr
  • Tarek Adly, Chief Executive Officer HSE Consultant, Petrojet
13:50

Is insurance your fire safety partner?

Ahmed Al Kamhawy, Head of Burglary & Fire Sector, Misr Insurance Company

14:10

Innovations in firefighting systems in smart industrial cities
Rania Eltahan, Project Management Consultant, Board Member, Egyptian Association for Facility Management (EGYFMA)  

14:30

Ensuring safety during emergencies through comprehensive evacuation plans

Hussam Aldine Hassan, Chief Safety & Quality Management Officer, The American University of Cairo

14:50

Networking break

15:10

Panel Discussion: Optimising fire prevention through effective facility management 

  • Best practices and innovation in regular inspection and maintenance of building systems  
  • Financial and environmental impact of implementing advanced fire prevention measures 
  • The benefits of integrating fire safety with other facility management functions 

           Moderator:

           Sherif Maged, Chairman, Africa Facilities Management Association

           Panellists:

  • Ahmed Abdelkarim Hassanien, QHSE Manager, City Edge Developments 
  • Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Member of the Board of Directors of the Chemical Engineering Division, General Syndicate of Engineers, HSE Manager, Nasr Petroleum Company 
  • Ahmed Aziz, Manager, Fire & Safety, Technical Operations & Operational Efficiency, Majid Al Futtaim
  • Shady Hanafy, Director of Facility and General Services, Orange Egypt
15:55

National standards of advancing fire Safety

Esraa Abd El Aziz, Engineering Standards Specialist, Egyptian Organization of Standardization (EOS)   

16:15

Navigating hazards and risks: Understanding the difference between hazards and risk assessment 

Islam Abo El Kheir, HSE Director, AMG Alfa Medical Group

16:35

AI innovations in safety and security surveillance systems

Shady Zahran, VP head of technology and innovations, QHSSE Platform

16:55

Importance of facility fire brigades, NFPA 600

Wafaa Khairy Albaz, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, NFPA, Senior Firefighting Engineer, General Petroleum Company

17:15

Burns: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

 Manal Hosny, Official Spokesperson, Ahl Masr Foundation

17:35

Summary and closing remarks - Day one

11:00

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

Aliaa Heshmat 

11:05

Panel Discussion: Safeguarding against fire: Protection and prevention strategies from an industry perspective

- Moderator:

   Shaimaa Oleba, Board Member of Chamber of Engineering Industries, Federation of Egyptian Industries

- Panellists:

  • Ahmed Kamal Abdel Moneim, Executive Director of Environmental Compliance Office and Sustainable Development, Federation of Egyptian Industries
  • Heba Hammad, General Manager, Egyptian Organization of Standardization (EOS)  
  • Kamal El Desouky, Head of the Insulating Materials Division, Federation of the Industries
11:50

Improving Occupational Health and Safety practices in North Africa: Current efforts and future directions

Hosny ElShamy, Group HSE Director, ElSewedy Electric  

12:10

Leadership Chat: What is the impact of environmental change on fire protection strategies?

  • Dr. Mohamed Moatamed, Assistant to the Minister of Environment for Planning and Investment, Ministry of Environment
  • Yasser Said, Sustainability and HSE Expert
12:40

Codes & Regulations: Keeping up with the speed of innovations

Ghaith Bakir, Senior Regulatory Engineer, MEA-Codes and Regulatory Services, UL Solutions

13:00

Implementing international standards for Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001)

Ahmed Refaat El Sheikh, HSE Manager, Guardian Egypt

13:20

Implementing a hierarchy of fire safety control measures

Moatasim Eid, H&S Senior Manager, Attijariwafa Bank Egypt

13:40

Proactive and Reactive monitoring

Hany Abou Hashem, QHSE Director, SPI Middle East

14:00

Innovation Talk: Digitalisation for enhanced fire protection management

Nader Rafaat, HSE Manager, GB Corp

14:20

Smart Buildings and Fire Safety: How digital transformation is shaping the future

Moustafa Hassan, General Manager, Origin Company for Industrial Solutions

14:40

Fire safety protocols for startups

Mohamed Khalaf, Chapter President, American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Group HSE Manager, Giza Systems

15:00

Mandatory fire safety product testing seminar 

Mostafa Shawky, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, PHOENIX-FFA 

17:00

Fire Safety Workshop: Awareness of occupational health and safety management systems ISO 45001/2018C – Part I

Heba Hammad, General Manager, Egyptian Organization of Standardization (EOS)

18:00

Summary and closing remarks - Day two

11:00

Fire Safety Workshop: Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Management         

Systems ISO 45001/2018C – Part II

Egyptian Organization of Standardization (EOS)

(For 2 hours)

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