“Bridging Research and Practice in Fire Safety Engineering”
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance fire safety engineering, structural resilience, and emerging trends in the built environment.
Organized by the Center for Fire Safety Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Welcome to ICFS2, the inaugural International Conference on Fire Safety and Structures, hosted by the Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. As Sri Lanka’s first dedicated fire research center, the Centre leads innovation in structural fire safety.
In collaboration with local and international universities, academics, governing bodies, and industry, this conference brings together global and local experts to advance knowledge and practice. Join us in raising awareness and shaping a safer built environment.
Learn More About ICFS² →Conference Date
8 Oct 2026
Venue
Department of Civil Engineering, USJ
Maththegoda, Sri Lanka
The event will be conducted in hybrid mode
Conference Tracks
4 Tracks
Fire Safety of Structures
Awareness and Mitigation of Fire Damages
Fire Dynamics
Emerging Trends in Structural Engineering
Organizer
Center for Fire Safety Engineering
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
ICFS² 2026 welcomes original contributions across four core areas.
Research on structural Behaviour under fire conditions, fire resistance design, and performance-based approaches for buildings and infrastructures
Strategies, policies, and community-level approaches to reduce fire risk, improve preparedness, and minimize the impact of fire accidents
Fundamental and applied research on fire behaviour, combustion, smoke movement, heat transfer, and computational fire modelling
Innovative materials, construction methods, and digital technologies shaping the future of structural engineering for safer and more resilient structures.
ICFS² 2026 is proudly supported by leading academic institutions committed to advancing fire safety engineering.
Center for Fire Safety Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Fire Service Department, Colombo Municipal Council
Siam City Cement Lanka Limited
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Maththegoda, Sri Lanka
The conference will be hosted at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, one of Sri Lanka’s newest state engineering faculty. Conveniently located within the Colombo metropolitan region, the venue provides a modern academic environment with easy access to major transportation hubs, hotels, and city attractions.
Venue & Travel Information →Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
No.120, Kakunagahaatta, Polgasowita Road.Maththegoda, Sri Lanka
View on Google Maps →The ICFS² organizing team is happy to assist with any queries regarding submissions, registration, or the conference programme.
