India’s premier platform dedicated to Fire Protection - where innovation meets safety, and standards shape the future of fire-resilient infrastructure.

24th April 2026 | Bengaluru

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About the Organiser

Blue & Gray Business Management Consultants is a pioneering event and knowledge management company with over 36 years of industry expertise. Founded by Mr. K P Dominic, a renowned leader in India’s fire and electrical safety movement

Blue & Gray has built a reputation for organising impactful, industry-centric conferences, seminars, and workshops that drive real change.

Our Legacy

185+ Webinars on fire safety, electrical compliance, and security integration
35+ Seminars in the for the Fire, Security & Electrical Industry
41+ Technical Workshops conducted for National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFE)

Our Network

With a professional subscriber base of over 75,000 stakeholders, including fire consultants, MEP engineers, architects, developers, building authorities, and OEMs, Blue and Gray serves as a vital bridge between industry, standards bodies, and end-users.

Our Purpose

Our mission is to educate, empower, and engage the built environment community to adopt resilient, sustainable, and code-compliant practices. Every event we conduct aims to spark dialogue, promote standards, and deliver practical insights that improve life safety and infrastructure reliability.

K P Dominic

About Conference

Cities : Bangalore | Mumbai | Delhi

This 3-city technical conference focuses on enhancing fire resilience through Passive Fire Protection (PFP) systems. Designed for developers, consultants, regulators, and solution providers, the event brings global standards and Indian realities together.

Conference Objective

Understanding about Containment & Control of Fire
Raise awareness & implementation of passive fire protection
Showcase fire stopping, compartmentation & certified solutions
Engage regulators, designers, and contractors
Drive Best practices & compliance

Key Themes

Compartmentation Techniques
Fire Doors & Smoke curtains
Cavity Barriers, Fire Stopping & Sealants
Shaft & Penetration Sealants
Use of fire-resistant and protective coatings
Product Testing & Certification
Property Loss Prevention & Business Resilience

Who will Attend

Consultants & Engineers
Architects & Building Designers
MEP Consultants & Contractors
Real Estate Developers & Builders
Fire Department Officials
Facility & Maintenance Managers
Testing Laboratories & Certification Bodies
OEMs of Passive Fire Protection Materials
Regulators and Building Control Authorities

Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring the Advancing Passive Fire Protection Conference places your brand at the forefront of India's fire safety transformation.
Gain direct access to top architects, developers, consultants, and regulators shaping the built environment.
Showcase your commitment to saving lives and building a fire-resilient future while driving business growth across three major cities.

What Cost?

Title Sponsor | Bold Brand Highlight in all the branding, keynote/panel | ₹10L + Tax
Knowledge Partner | Brand Highlight in all the branding, keynote/panel | ₹8L + Tax
Platinum Sponsor (3 Partners) | Session partner, booth, speaker | | ₹6L + Tax
Gold Sponsor (4 Partners) | Booth, kit inserts, logo presence | ₹3L + Tax

Sponsoring this conference gives your brand high-impact visibility across three cities, direct access to 300+ key decision-makers, and exclusive networking with project influencers. It’s a strategic opportunity to generate leads, strengthen brand authority, and secure your place in India’s fire safety ecosystem.

Inviting Speakers

1. Fire Compartmentation Systems

Designing Effective Fire Compartments: Materials, Methods & Pitfalls
Integrity & Insulation Ratings: Global Perspectives on Compartment Boundaries
Lessons from Grenfell and Other Global Fires: The Failure of Compartmentation

2. Fire-stop and Penetration Sealing

Advances in Fire-stop Systems for Cables, Pipes & HVAC Penetrations
Multi-Service Penetration Seals (MSPS) : Testing, Application & Maintenance
EN 1366 vs ASTM E814 : Global Test Standards for Fire-stopping

3. Structural Fire Protection

Intumescent Coatings vs Cementitious Sprays : Global Comparison
Load-Bearing Assemblies Under Fire : Testing & Certification
Passive Fire Protection in Steel & Concrete Structures: Latest Research

4. Duct work & Shaft Enclosures

Fire-Rated Ducts : Design, Installation & Airflow Integrity
Pressurisation vs Passive Containment in Vertical Shafts
Compartmentation of Service Shafts in High-Rise Buildings

5. PFP System Testing & Certification

Navigating UL 1479, ASTM E119, EN 1364/1366 - What Specifiers Must Know
Fire Testing Laboratories - How Listing and Certification Vary Globally
The Role of Third-Party Inspection in Assuring PFP Performance

Keynote Speaker

V Suresh

Chairman – NBC 2025 | Former Chairman – HUDCO | President Emeritus – FOCUS

A Civil Engineer from Anna University with 60+ years of experience, is a leading expert in housing, urban development, infrastructure, and sustainability. A former CMD of HUDCO, he has played a major role in shaping national standards through BIS and has served on several key government committees, including MoEFCC’s Expert Appraisal Group, Kerala Urban Policy Commission, Cochin Metropolitan Committee, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Tamil Nadu Housing & Township Policy. He currently chairs the IGBC Policy & Advocacy Council, BIS Housing & Planning Committee, and the National Building Code of India, and has received 23 major awards recognizing his contributions. He also serves as President of Good Governance India Foundation, promoting smart, green, and sustainable cities

Dr. Devendra Kumar Shami

Former Fire Advisor & Director NFSC Convenor of All India Fire Service Sports Control Board

Dr. Devendra Kumar Shami is a veteran fire safety professional with over 44 years of experience across industry and State and Central Fire Services, including advisory roles with the Government of India. A former Fire Advisor and Director, NFSC, he has served on key national committees such as BIS, OISD, and the Standing Fire Advisory Committee, and contributed to major safety and occupational standards. A recipient of the President’s Fire Service Medals for Meritorious (1999) and Distinguished Services (2006), Dr. Shami holds a PhD in Fire and Disaster Management and has authored numerous technical papers at national and international forums.

Abhishek Chhabra

Assurance Industry Expert FCIA (Firestop contractors International Association)

Abhishek Chhabra brings nearly two decades of experience in conformity assessment, with deep expertise in fire safety and Passive Fire Protection. He has worked across global compliance standards spanning electronics, industrial systems, construction, and consumer sectors, and actively educates consultants, contractors, manufacturers, regulators, and accreditation bodies. A frequent author and conference speaker, he serves as Director at the Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) and the National Fireproofing Contractors Association, and leads tic.guru, an initiative to simplify the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry.

Ar. Jatin Shah

Chief Operating Officer (COO) — India at Colliers

Jatin Shah is a seasoned real estate leader with over 22 years of experience in project management and technical advisory across the built environment and real estate sectors. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) India at Colliers, where he drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and delivery of complex projects for investors, occupiers, and developers nationwide. At Colliers, he also leads technical practices including data centres and environmental/social audits, and has held key roles such as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director of Technical Advisory Services. Jatin holds degrees in Architecture, Engineering, and Business Administration and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

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