2010 NFPA Conference & Expo

Why we changed the name of our conference

So, you’re wondering why the name of the NFPA conference has changed…

Frankly, we  didn’t think “NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition” (WSC&E) kept up with what the event had evolved into. We wanted to come up with a new name to more accurately represent the event. 

Some of you long-time members will recall the event used to be called the “NFPA World Fire Safety Congress & Exposition. We also used to hold a Fall Education Conference. That event was combined into the WSC&E.

After considerable discussion and debate, we decided including the word “fire” in the name would be limiting since  the conference covers such a wide range of topics. The new name – NFPA Conference & Expo – is simple, identifiable with NFPA, and reflects the broad constituency the conference serves.

- Linda Bailey

Presentation proposals due September 19

Do you have a story, case study or best practice you use that relates to fire, security, electrical, or building and life safety?  Share your expertise at the 2009 NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago June 8-11. You'll have the opportunity to network with more than 4,000 of your peers and be a part of the most well-known conference in your industry. Education tracks include:

• Building & Life Safety
• Codes & Standards
• Detection & Suppression
• Disaster Preparedness/Business Continuity
• Fire & Emergency Response
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Industrial Fire Safety and Security
• necforum (electrical)
• Premises Security
• Public Education
• Research

Please submit your proposal by September 19 to be considered for this important industry event!