Invitation
Polish Fire Supression Systems Foundation together with the European Fire Sprinkler Network and the Józef Tuliszkowski Scientific and Research Centre for Fire Protection – State Research Institute (CNBOP-PIB) cordially invite you to the POLIG 25 technical conference devoted to the topic of fire suppression systems and fire loss prevention, which will be held on January 29-30, 2025 at the Boss Hotel at ul. Żwanowiecka 20 in Warsaw.
Goal and target audience
The goal of the POLIG conference is to disseminate knowledge on preventing fire losses especially with the use of fixed extinguishing devices, to present the latest technologies and solutions in this area, as well as to exchange information and views between interested groups. The conference is addressed primarily to designers, engineers and specialists in the field of fire protection, fire protection experts and people aspiring to this role, officers of the State Fire Service, insurers and insurance brokers, building owners and managers, as well as to all other people interested in this undoubtedly interesting and important subject.
Previous edition
The POLIG 24 conference attracted 230 specialists from the fire suppression systems industry, as well as representatives of the insurance sector and fire protection experts. The topic of fire suppression systems and fire loss prevention turned out to be a an important offer on the map of national fire events, both in terms of content and networking. (link to the event report).
In addition to the representatives of the organizers, State Fire Headquarters and approved fire protection experts, the conference was attended by representatives of such organizations and companies as: FM Global, VdS, Riskonet, Protect, Inbepo, Mercor, Instytut Techniki Budowlanej, IWMA, Allianz, Colonnade, ERGO Hestia, Generali, InterRisk, PZU, Saltus, Uniqa, Warta, TUZ, Compensa, Alfa Brokers, Attis Broker, EIB, RKB, Baltic Fire Laboratory, Viking, Johnson Controls, Foamax, Victaulic, Rapidrop, Reliable, KAN, Wilo, Life Cad, TR Inżynier, TB Froup, VID FireKill, Gleeds, Abilis, Anpol Sprink, Calanbau TPI, DEKK, Electra M&E, FireWall, GM Sprinkler, Grupa Wolff, GW Sprinkler, Inplag, Instac, JR Tech, Kapeo, Killfire, Firian/Multimon, Normbud, Minimax, Pliszka, Proben, Walpas, Viking PL, Sprinkler, SOP Rzeszów, Walpas, Aereco Ventilation, DK Systems, Sikla, SPIE, Techsafe, Elin Instalacje, Fire Serwis, Instal Fire, Flame Protect, Sigma7 Paragon, PM Group, Mapletree, CTO System, MMJ Invest, DHJ Bimtek, ATR Engineering, GK Fire, Air Engineering, Trado, ELEN Risk Consulting, Pracownia Sanitarna, Inżynieria Pożarowa.
Media patronage
We are pleased to announce that the media patronage over the POLIG 25 conference is assumed by the Hale Przemysłowe Plus portal (Industrial and Storage Buildings Plus), which is a rich source of information related to industrial facilities and investment processes related to them.
Sponsors
So far, the POLIG 25 conference has been supported by sponsorship, exhibition and substantive support from the companies listed below, for which we would like to thank you. Other companies interested in cooperation are asked to contact us at: polig@polig.pl
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Registration
To register as a participant please use the following link. Please mind that in some corporate networks it may not work. In such case please send us an email to polig@polig.pl with your registrations details, especially the name of the participants, email address and invoicing details.
Special training – fire protection of flammable liquids
On the eve of the conference, i.e. January 28, 2025, additional training in the field of fire protection of flammable liquids is being considered. More information on this topic can be found at the link below.
Conference Program
The conference program is shown below. We reserve that it may still be subject to minor changes. A detailed minute program will be posted here soon. The speakers’ lectures in English will be simultaneously translated using headphones. You can find out more about the individual speakers at the link below.
| Time/Duration | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
January 28 (Tuesday) | ||
| 8.30-14.30 | Nicolas Lochet (Hotel / Conf room) | Fire protection of flammable liquids |
| 17.00-19.00 | Discussion meeting (Hotel / Conf room) | Ideas and initiatives regarding the development of fire suppression systems in Poland |
| 19.00-21.00 | Networking event (Hotel / Klub Retro) | Interaction of participants, speakers, guests and sponsors |
January 29 (Wednesday) | ||
| 7.00-8.15 | Organizers | Registration |
| 8.15-8.30 | Organizers | Welcome address |
| 8.30-9.00 | st. bryg. mgr inż. Rafał Szczypta (KG PSP) | Fixed fire suppression systems and fire loss prevention in Poland from the perspective of State Fire Brigade HQ |
| 9.00-9.30 | dr inż. Michał Chmiel (CNBOP-PIB) | Current status of requirements for conformity assessment of fixed firefighting equipment components - certification and approvals |
| 9.30-10.00 | Alan Brinson (European Fire Sprinkler Network) | Development and perspectives of the new EN 12845 standard |
| 10.00-10.30 | COFFEE | |
| 10.30-11.00 | Tom Roche (FM) | Sprinkler protection design points – how are they defined? |
| 11.00-11.30 | Guy Watson (Reliable) | New developments in tunnel protection with water suppression systems and results of fire tests in tunnels |
| 11.30-12.10 | Nicolas Lochet (ELEN Risk Consulting) | Safety of storing flammable liquids in IBCs |
| 12.10-12.20 | Representative of NM Fire Poland | Platinum sponsor address |
| 12.20-13.20 | LUNCH | |
| 13.20-13.50 | Graeme Leonard (Victaulic) | Fire extinguishing solutions for cold storage |
| 13.50-14.30 | Ludger Tegeler (FM) | Insurer's point of view on fire risks associated with the increased use of batteries and energy storage and photovoltaic systems |
| 14.30-15.00 | Michał Głośniak (Viking) | Solutions for sprinkler systems operating with detection systems |
| 15.00-15.15 | COFFEE | |
| 15.15-15.45 | Marcin Siemko (VdS Schadenverhütung) | Testing of older sprinkler systems and laboratory testing of sprinklers based on VdS experience in Poland |
| 15.45-16.15 | Arjan Ten Broeke (Johnson Controls) | Technical solutions for corrosion prevention in sprinkler systems |
| 16.15-16.45 | Steve Broadley (Potter Electric) | Automatic and remote testing of fixed firefighting equipment - technical aspects and benefits |
| 17.00-19.00 | RECEPTION | |
| 19.00-21.00 | DINNER | |
January 30 (Thursday) | ||
| 8.15-8.30 | Przemysław Grabowski (Gras) | Innovative approach to fire protection in car parks and industrial facilities: implementation experiences |
| 8.30-9.00 | Maciej Włodyga (Rapidrop) | New solutions for sprinkler systems in high-rise and high-rise buildings |
| 9.00-9.30 | Łukasz Soja (SD Tank) | Ways of storing fire water - technical, utility and cost aspects |
| 9.30-10.00 | Szymon Kokot (CFBT.pl) | The reality of fire department intervention in industrial and storage buildings - capabilities and limitations |
| 10.00-10.30 | COFFEE | |
| 10.30-11.00 | Leszek Golachowski (Riskonet Polska) | Changes in new NFPA 13 standard |
| 11.00-11.30 | Gniewosz Siemiątkowski (VID Firekill) | Water mist systems in industrial applications |
| 11.30-12.15 | Adam Masłowski (Pracownia Sanitarna) | Problems of designing water supply fire protection networks for extensive industrial and storage buildings |
| 12.15-12.30 | Paweł Baran (Foamax) | Deluge systems in tunnel fire protection - example of Cracow ring road tunnel Implementation |
| 12.30-13.30 | LUNCH | |
| 13.30-14.00 | Krzysztof Ruwiński (Licensed Fire Expert) | Design, execution and operational errors in industrial and storage buildings in Poland |
| 14.00-14.30 | Mariusz Kozyra (Tryskacze.com.pl) | Selected problems and solutions from the practice of an experienced water fire suppression system designer |
| 14.30-15.00 | Janusz Paliszek-Saładyga (Inbepo) | Impact analysis of high presure mist on car fire in enclosed car park |
| 15.00-15.15 | COFFEE | |
| 15.15-15.45 | Bartłomiej Mateńka (Generali) | Relationship between types of protection and economic benefit for the customer - insurer's opinion |
| 15.45-16.15 | Rafał Korczyński (RK Broker) | Reflections on cooperation among investor/fire expert/broker/insurer |
| 16.15-16.45 | Dariusz Gołębiewski (PZU Lab) | PZU Lab Approved fire protection certification program |
| 16.45-17.00 | Małgorzata Sawczuk (TR Inżynier) | Protection of a historic building with the use of water mist |