NFCC Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) 2026
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-19 15:30 (Europe/London) | Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AL, United Kingdom
NFCC Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Conference 2026
18th – 19th June
The Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Conference hosted by the National Fire Chiefs Council is a pivotal event designed to bring together senior leaders and practitioners in the fire service sector.
A draft agenda is now available here.
Objectives:

Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate knowledge sharing among attendees regarding successful digital transformation initiatives, data management strategies, and cybersecurity practices implemented within fire and rescue services nationally and internationally.

Networking Opportunities: Provide a platform for senior leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to network, collaborate, and forge partnerships aimed at driving innovation and excellence in emergency response.

Professional Development: Offer attendees access to thought-provoking keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and hands-on demonstrations to enhance their skills and expertise in navigating the evolving landscape of DDaT within the fire and rescue sector.

Audience:
The conference is aimed at Senior Leaders: Chief Fire Officers and other senior executives responsible for setting strategic direction, policy and procurement within fire and rescue services and Practitioners: Frontline firefighters and operational staff involved in the implementation and utilisation of digital technologies, data management systems, and cybersecurity protocols. If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Booking Options
The conference will begin with registration at 09.00am on 18th with conference sessions starting at 10.00am.  We will be holding a networking dinner with the DDaT awards on the evening of the 18th and the 19th will conclude with refreshments at 3pm.
If you are booking an option with no accommodation – i.e. a day ticket we are unable to book separate accommodation for you and you are responsible for booking your own accommodation directly.
You are also responsible to book your accommodation if you wish to stay the night of the 17th June please contact the hotel directly and let them know you are at the NFCC event on the 18th so your room can be linked with our main booking and you will not need to switch rooms.
NFCC Digital, Data and Technology Awards 2026
The event will also play host to the NFCC Digital, Data and Technology Awards, for further details on the categories and to obtain a booking form, please visit this link.
Important:  Please do not book tickets that state ‘Bookable by NFCC Staff only’ – these tickets are for speakers and can only be booked by the NFCC events team.  If you book this option you may be charged an additional admin fee to correct the booking. The reduced rates are for Fire and Rescue service staff only, any other organisations wishing to attend the event should book the Commercial Ticket.
Bookings can be made via credit card or invoice with a PO number – a PO number is required at the latest 5 days before the event takes place.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact events@nfcc.org.uk
Cancellations
Delegates – within 7 working days of the event no refunds can be provided.
Exhibitors – within 7 working days of the event no refunds for accommodation can be provided.
We are unable to accept stand cancellations within 21 workings days of the event.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information on sponsorship and exhibiting at the event can be found here. If you would like to discuss attendance please email the team at events@nfcc.org.uk

With thanks to our Awards Dinner Sponsor

With thanks to our Sponsors

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NFCC Members' Conference 2026
2026-07-06 19:30 - 2026-07-08 14:00 | The Grand Hotel Birmingham, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE, United Kingdom
The 2026 flagship NFCC Members’ Conference will be a key opportunity to hear about the new strategic plan, the NFCC’s key deliverables, and how these will support and strengthen your service.
A final agenda is now available here and has updates on key developments shaping the future reform of fire and rescue services, including:

Fire and Resilience
College of Fire update
The National Framework for Fire and Rescue Services
Devolution
Fair Funding
Operational Effectiveness – Coordinating NFCC and Committee led work to drive improvement
Culture

Bringing together the much-valued Spring and Autumn Conferences for 2026, this will be the only NFCC event dedicated exclusively to Area Managers and above, providing a unique opportunity for strategic insight, national updates, and senior-level networking.
The conference will begin with an informal networking event on the evening of 6th ahead of a 9am start for the conference on 7th. Following the conference sessions on 7th there will be a networking dinner which will incorporate our final ELP graduation of cohorts with Warwick Business School and the conference will conclude with lunch on 8th.
We regret that other than the sponsors and commercial members places there is no additional commercial attendance at this event.
If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Cancellation
Delegates
For day Delegate tickets, no refund will be made within 7 working days of the Event.
For tickets that include accommodation and/or dinner, no refund will be made within 14 working days of the Event.
Sponsors – As per signed sponsorship agreement.

NFCC On-Call Conference 2026
2026-09-24 11:30 - 2026-09-25 14:30 | Principality Stadium, Principality Stadium, Westgate Street,, Cardiff, CF10 1NS, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce the dates of the next national NFCC On-call conference, which will be held at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff from the 24th – 25th September.
Accommodation for this event will be hosted at the nearby Premier Inn, Cardiff City Centre (Stadium) hotel and dinner on the night of 24th will be at The Botanist Bar and Restaurant, Cardiff Bay.
Join colleagues from across the UK fire and rescue sector for two days of collaboration, innovation and practical learning dedicated to the future of the on-call workforce.
The programme explores the national direction for on-call, from policy and practitioner forum developments to workforce resilience, training and competence, employer engagement and best practice. Delegates will hear directly from senior NFCC leaders, government ministers and fire service experts, while gaining valuable insight into successful initiatives being delivered across UK fire and rescue services.
Highlights include:

National updates from NFCC leadership and government.
The latest progress on the On-Call Practitioner Forum and national workstreams.
Practical guidance on training, competence and employer engagement.
Best practice case studies from fire and rescue services across the UK.
Interactive panel discussions and audience participation using Sli.do.
Insight into rural resilience, data-driven decision making and collaborative approaches.
A thought-provoking session exploring the future branding, marketing and recruitment of the on-call duty system.

Alongside an engaging conference programme, delegates will benefit from dedicated networking opportunities throughout both days, including refreshments, lunch breaks and an evening networking dinner, providing the perfect opportunity to share experiences, build relationships and shape the future of the on-call community together.
Target Audience
Whether you are a Chief Fire Officer, strategic lead, operational manager or practitioner with responsibility for on-call services, this conference offers an invaluable opportunity to gain fresh ideas, influence national conversations and return to your organisation equipped with practical solutions and new connections.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of the UK’s on-call fire and rescue service.
We will also be hearing from some UK Fire and Rescue Services, showcasing examples of on-call related success stories, as we collectively focus on improving this vital emergency provision.
Book your tickets now!
If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
2026 Sponsors
We are delighted to welcome back the following sponsors to the NFCC On-Call Conference in Cardiff. There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the event to meet and network with our sponsors. Both companies offer fantastic, tried-and-tested products and services specifically supporting the fire and rescue sector, so we warmly encourage you to take the time to visit them, find out more about what they offer and chat with their teams. Our sponsors play a vital role in helping us deliver this event, and their continued support is hugely appreciated.
Thank you to our sponsors for your continued support!

Suppliers to the sector
We are offering the opportunity for more suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. For more information please click here. For further information please contact the events team on events@nfcc.org.uk.

NFCC Operational Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Conference (OPRR)
2026-10-08 10:30 - 2026-10-09 15:00 | Fire Service College, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RH, United Kingdom
The NFCC Operational Preparedness, Response and Resilience (OPRR) Conference returns to the popular Fire Service College on 8–9 October 2026. This year’s conference has been scheduled to coincide with the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge, taking place at the College on the following Saturday, giving delegates the opportunity to extend their visit and experience both events (the NBAC challenge is not included as part of your NFCC conference ticket price).
The conference programme will explore key operational issues including:

Operational effectiveness
Tactical firefighting
Water mapping
Competence
Tall building fires
Incident command updates
The integral role of fire control in operational effectiveness

Delegates will also benefit from practical demonstrations using the Fire Service College’s outstanding training facilities and focus sessions for fire control delegates, alongside presentations from subject matter experts from across the UK Fire and Rescue Services.
An agenda will be available towards the end of August.
If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Suppliers to the sector
We will offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting is available here.
Book your tickets now!

FIRE Conference 2026
2026-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | 1 Basinghall Avenue (Cavendish Venues), 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD, United Kingdom
The FIRE Conference returns for 2026 on Thursday 5 November at the newly opened 1 Basinghall Avenue in London. The conference will once again be offering the chance to attend both in-person and online, providing delegates from around the world the opportunity to take part in this leading annual fire safety event.
Delivered by the Institution of Fire Engineers, Fire Protection Association, National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Sector Confederation, this one-day conference brings together key voices from the UK and international fire community. Designed for professionals across fire safety, engineering, regulation and the wider built environment, the conference provides a focused platform for insight, challenge and collaboration at a critical moment for the sector. This year’s one‑day programme tackles the most pressing issues shaping policy and practice, with headline sessions including “Is the Building Safety Act working?”, “Driving competence across the sector”, and “What should Government’s 2027 priorities be?”.
Delegates will also benefit from several Q&A sessions with our speakers, as well as the opportunity to network with influential leaders, professionals from across the sector, and our many eager exhibitors.
Purchase your tickets HERE.

NFCC Prevention Conference 2026
2026-11-26 10:30 - 2026-11-27 14:30 | Tortworth Court Hotel, Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8HH, Wotton under edge, GL12 8HH, United Kingdom
NFCC Prevention Conference and Awards 2026; Shaping the future of prevention – from strategy to delivery
26–27 November, Tortworth Court Hotel, South Gloucestershire.
The NFCC Prevention Conference 2026 brings together prevention leaders and practitioners from across the UK for two days of insight, collaboration and practical learning, exploring the future direction of fire and rescue prevention and how we can work together to deliver meaningful change in our communities. Aimed at prevention professionals, leaders, partners and practitioners, the conference will explore national prevention priorities, emerging risks, evidence and innovation, while sharing practical examples of what is working across the sector.
Day 1 – Strategic Prevention
Shaping the future of prevention
The first day will focus on the strategic landscape and the issues that will shape prevention over the coming years. Sessions will explore:

National prevention priorities and strategic direction
Evidence, inspection, evaluation and improvement
The implications of devolution and changing national priorities
Emerging risks, such as environmental factors
Community resilience and horizon scanning
The key challenges currently facing the prevention sector

Day 2 – Prevention in Practice
Learning through collaboration
Day two moves from strategy to delivery, showcasing innovative approaches, award-winning practice and practical organisational learning that delegates can take back to their own organisations:

Fire Health Consensus – partnership working in practice
Award-winning prevention practice and organisational learning
Partnership case studies and behaviour change
Innovation in prevention
Practical, facilitated workshops
Opportunities to explore evidence-based prevention, leadership and governance, community vulnerabilities, partnerships and community resilience

2026 will also see a series of workshops on day 2 which will cover behaviour change and person-centred prevention, governance, assurance and consistency, evidence, evaluation and demonstrating, partnerships and community resilience impact.
A conference designed to create action!
This is more than an opportunity to listen and learn. The programme is designed to encourage discussion, collaboration and practical action, with delegates contributing to the challenges facing the sector and identifying recommendations and actions for the future.
We have listened to your 2025 feedback and as 62% of you identified that networking was of most value to you at the event, we have built in even more networking time this year with specific opportunities to meet colleagues from the wider prevention network and a prevention product market place.
Why attend?
Gain strategic insight into the national direction and priorities for prevention.
Hear what is working through real examples of innovative and award-winning practice.
Explore emerging risks and consider how prevention services need to respond.
Build your network by connecting with colleagues, partners, NFCC committees and prevention workstreams.
Share your experience and contribute to conversations about the biggest challenges facing the sector.
Take away practical ideas that can be applied within your own organisation.
Help shape the future by contributing to recommendations and actions for the prevention sector.
Celebrating Prevention Awards!
Sandwiched between these two-days, NFCC Prevention Hub return with their national celebration of the fifth Celebrating Prevention Awards! With 9 categories to submit nominations and celebrate the amazing work and initiatives all UK fire and rescue services do for our communities. Visit https://nfcc.org.uk/prevention-awards/ to read about all category criteria and some top tips on a winning award entry, and most importantly the nomination form.
Closing date for nominations is the 8 September 2026.

If you know of people in your organisation who have never attended an NFCC event and would benefit from attendance, please pass the information on.
Suppliers to the sector
We will offering the opportunity for suppliers to the sector to promote their products and brand alongside the conference. Information on event sponsorship and exhibiting will be available shortly.
Online booking is expected to be live w/c 14 September.
