NFPA Conference & Expo | Las Vegas, Nevada | June 22–24, 2026
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is set to hold its flagship NFPA Conference & Expo® at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This premier, annual event to be held on June 22-24 will once again gather thousands of top safety professionals from the industry to participate in over 130 educational sessions and exclusive activities.
“The NFPA Conference & Expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to meet other professionals in similar roles, exchange knowledge and information, and create connections that help enhance their work,” said Jim Pauley, CEO and president of NFPA. “It also enables people across multiple disciplines and backgrounds to meet face-to-face, which provides immeasurable value and impact for all attendees.”
The Premier Networking Conference
Last year, the conference welcomed a diverse international audience from nearly 90 countries, establishing it as a powerful event for global networking among industry professionals. This year’s event is expected to draw more than 8,000 participants, including:
- Architects
- Project managers
- Contractors
- Engineers
- Firefighters and other emergency responders
- Facility managers
- Public officials and authorities having jurisdiction
- Specialists in fire, electrical, and life safety
- Public safety educators and advocates
Near-Limitless Opportunities to Learn
Participants will have the chance to engage in more than 130 sessions covering the most pressing topics, challenges, and advancements in fire and life safety. Key areas of focus include code compliance, emergency preparedness and response, emerging technologies, global safety issues, public education, building and construction safety, fire protection systems, industrial hazards, electrical safety, and more. Those who opt for the ConferenceAdvantage™ Pass will gain full access to all 130+ educational sessions, along with on-demand online access to all content post-event. There are multiple pass options available to fit individual goals and budget.
The conference will also feature the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, a vital framework designed to integrate various components to reduce risks and prevent loss, injuries, and fatalities from fire, electrical, and other hazards. Sessions will explore how automatic testing and remote monitoring are reshaping fire protection and how a hybrid engineering-legal approach enables more effective prevention and response to major incidents. This event offers a unique platform for professionals across the ecosystem to connect and collaborate, enhancing their collective efforts in safety.
Facility Manager and Responder Programs
All attendees of the NFPA Conference & Expo will have exclusive access to NFPA educational programs presenting the latest trends, resources, and insights in emergency response and building and life safety, with every session available at no additional cost.
The Facility Manager Programwill provide practical strategies to address challenges such as building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and sustainability with ever changing risks—often while working with limited resources. Topics will address fire protection system inspections and testing, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management, reducing nuisance alarms, safety with pyrotechnics, and wildfire preparedness.
The Responder Program will feature cutting-edge topics like AI, incident rehabilitation strategies, the latest cancer research, and more—all presented by knowledgeable industry professionals.
Innovation at the Ground Floor
The Expo will feature 420+ exhibitors presenting the latest products, tools, and services essential for adhering to current codes and standards in the design, construction, and operation of built environments. The NFPA booth will highlight the organization’s newest initiatives, programs, and resources, including live demonstrations of NFPA LiNK®, which provides dynamic digital access to more than 300 NFPA codes and standards along with expert commentary and enhanced content such as detailed graphics, downloadable checklists, microlearning videos, and more. Attendees can experience the latest features in NFPA LiNK such as AI-powered CASI™ that can help identify, analyze, and solve complex problems and provide detailed answers to specific queries.
For more information and to obtain your free ExpoAdvantage™ pass, visit nfpa.org/conference.
NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. The organization began its work to solve the fire problem in 1896 and has since become a global force known for advancing safety worldwide. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 325 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach, and advocacy.
For more information about NFPA, visit nfpa.org.
