FRA Global Foundation Presents

FRA Global Annual Symposium

Energy, Fire Safety & Environmental Stewardship

September 21-24, 2026

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD

250+ Attendees Expected

Headline Sponsors

About the Symposium

A Groundbreaking Multi-Day Event

Bringing together leaders across energy, fire safety, and environmental sectors for knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation.

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Energy Safety

Explore fire and safety challenges across traditional power generation, nuclear facilities, new energy technology installations, and energy storage systems.

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Fire Safety in the Age of AI

Explore and address fire protection strategies specific to AI hyperscalers, the infrastructure needed to support them, how AI is changing the safety landscape, and emergency response considerations.

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Environmental Stewardship

Examine the environmental impact of fires on ecosystems, land management practices, and responsible resource stewardship.

Premier Waterfront Venue

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

Golf Resort, Spa & Marina

Cambridge, Maryland

Join us at the stunning Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. This world-class waterfront resort provides the perfect backdrop for our multi-day symposium, combining professional conference facilities with exceptional amenities.

State-of-the-art conference facilities
Championship 18-hole golf course
Full-service spa & wellness center
Waterfront dining with bay views
Marina access & water activities
Minutes from FRA Fire Test Facility

Address: 100 Heron Boulevard at Route 50, Cambridge, MD 21613

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Session Topics

Keynotes & Panel Discussions

September 22-23 — Two days of Keynotes, Technical Presentations, and Panel Discussions.

Traditional Power Safety

Fire protection for fossil fuel plants, transformer safety, and substation risk management

Nuclear Safety Systems

Fire safety in nuclear facilities, regulatory frameworks, and lessons from global incidents

Batteries & New Energy Technology

Battery fire risks, solar installation hazards, wind turbine protection

Energy Facility Fire Protection

Comparing fire safety approaches across energy sectors

Risk Assessment Methods

Quantitative fire risk analysis and decision-making frameworks

Emergency Response

Coordinated response to fires in challenging areas and infrastructure

Environmental Impact of Fires

Impact of fires on ecosystems, ground water, soils, air quality, and recovery

Environmental Resilience

Building resilient energy infrastructure and habitat protection

Resource Stewardship

Sustainable practices in energy production and land use

Featured Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Leaders from across energy, fire safety, and environmental science.

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September 24

Live Fire Test Demonstrations

FRA Cambridge Fire Test Facility

Just minutes from the conference venue, FRA's Cambridge Fire Test Facility offers symposium attendees an exclusive opportunity to witness large-scale fire testing firsthand.

🔥 Large-scale demonstration burns
🔥 Equipment and material testing
🔥 Cutting-edge fire safety research
🔥 Hands-on learning experiences

Exclusive Symposium Feature

This unique experience is only available to symposium attendees. Witness real fire scenarios and research methodologies shaping the future of fire safety.

September 21

Charity Golf Tournament

Play for a Purpose

Join fellow attendees for a memorable day on the championship River Marsh Golf Club course. This charity tournament supports environmental conservation and fire department charities.