Society of Fire Protection Engineers - SFPE 2026

The organizer cites the following approximate figures for the event: 500+ industry professionals, 30+ countries represented, 40+ technical sessions, and 60+ exhibitors. The audience includes fire protection engineers, engineering consultants, researchers and academics, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and industry manufacturers and technology providers.

The SFPE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo is open to everyone practicing in the field of fire protection and fire safety engineering. Registration must be submitted online with full payment due to secure your space, and shared registration is prohibited.

Registration includes access to all technical sessions eligible for up to 14.50 Professional Development Credits; access to two receptions, complimentary lunch during conference days, and access to the Expo hall; and a complimentary conference pin onsite. Regular non-member registration also includes one year of SFPE membership.

Registration rates (USD), with pricing tiers based on timing:

• Member: $1,099 Early Bird / $1,249 Regular / $1,399 Late
• Non-Member (includes 1-year membership): $1,399 Early Bird / $1,549 Regular / $1,699 Late
• Student: $400 Early Bird / $500 Regular / $500 Late

Key deadlines: Early Bird Registration pricing ends on August 17, 2026. The regular rate runs August 18 through September 27, and the late rate starts September 28. SFPE Members can save up to 20% on registration fees. SFPE cannot refund registration fees after September 15, 2026.

The SFPE Annual Conference & Expo is the annual gathering of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), described as the world's leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering. Recent editions have rotated among major North American cities. The 2026 event builds on the success of the 2025 Annual Conference & Expo held in Vancouver, British Columbia. The organization is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.