1st International Conference on
Fire Safety & Structures
“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 2026
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 international partners, 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
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
Conference Tracks
ICFS² 2026 welcomes original contributions across four core areas.
Fire Safety Engineering
Fire dynamics, fire modelling, smoke control, fire detection and suppression systems.
Structural Fire Engineering
Structural behaviour under fire, fire resistance of materials, performance-based design.
Fire Investigation & Forensics
Post-fire investigation, cause and origin analysis, forensic methodologies.
Fire Safety Management
Regulations, codes, risk assessment, evacuation planning, and fire safety management systems.
Conference Venue
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
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The ICFS² organizing team is happy to assist with any queries regarding submissions, registration, or the conference programme.