JOIFF Event

THE JOIFF INDUSTRIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE 2025

IN COLLABORATION WITH

As part of the ongoing Shared Learning commitment to the high hazard industry JOIFF are pleased to announce that we will be hosting, in collaboration with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges & The Chair of Crisis Governance at the University of Antwerp: The JOIFF Industrial Emergency Services Management Conference 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium on the 8th & 9th April 2025.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges & University of Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

Organiser

Paul Budgen for JOIFF

DATE

8 & 9 April. 2025

Start time

08:00 (CET)

World Class Presentations, Unique Face To Face Networking,
Direct Contact With Suppliers and Industry Peers

This will be a live in-person event with global subject matter experts from around the world presenting the subjects that matter most to the Industrial Emergency Services Management Specialist.

TO ENSURE THAT THIS UNIQUE SHARED LEARNING EVENT IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE, JOIFF WILL NOT CHARGE DELEGATES A REGISTRATION FEE TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE. 

There will be 20+ International speakers covering the full range of Industrial Emergency Management topics over the 2 day Conference: latest technical advances, case studies, technical presentations, live demonstrations, suppliers presentations & supplier exhibition. 

Who Should attend: Fire Engineers – Fire Safety Consultants – Fire Risk Consultants – Occupational Safety Managers Process Safety Managers – Safety & HSE Managers – Emergency Services Personnel – HSEQ Managers Risk Managers – Emergency Response Personnel – Security Managers – Operations Managers Industrial Safety Managers – Inspection & Training Managers.

We are expecting over 250 professionals from the High Hazard Industry from around the world to attend and with the unique venue that hosts around 20 high hazard Petrochem, Chemical Processing and High Hazard Industries such as Air Liquide, SA Arkema, Arlanxeo, BASF, SE Borealis, Covestro, Eastman, Evonik Industries, ExxonMobil, FRX Polymers, Indaver, INEOS, INOVY, Kilfrost, Nippon gases ,Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Solvay, Solventis, Synvina and we are confident that this unique event will provide a valuable Peer-to-Peer shared learning and networking  opportunity.

Contact

If you would like further information on how you can promote your company at this unique event and/or if you would like to submit a presentation for consideration, please contact the Event Director:

Paul Budgen

+ 44 (0) 1305 831 768

Port of Antwerp-Bruges & University of Antwerp

Address

Aula Rector Dhanis, Antwerp University, Kleine Kauwenberg 14 Antwerpen & Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Antwerp, Belgium

Conference Host Locations
 
Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the second largest port in Europe, offering over 300 liner services to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Handling around 290 million tonnes of international maritime cargo annually, it is also home to Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster, requiring extensive safety and emergency response measures. As a port dedicated to the safety of both people and the environment, the Harbour Master’s office collaborates closely with emergency services and authorities to manage industrial risks and ensure rapid response capabilities for both fire and environmental incidents.
 
Chair of Crisis Governance at the University of Antwerp
The Chair of Crisis Governance at the University of Antwerp seeks to deepen our understanding of how organizations can merge adaptable and resilient governance strategies to successfully navigate crises. By combining academic insights with practical expertise from both public and private sectors, the Chair conducts research that equips organizations and leaders to effectively address a wide range of crisis situations.
About the Boat Tour of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
 
In addition to the Conference at the University of Antwerp, On the Afternoon of the first day The Fire Service Network Seaport-Scheldt (Brandweernetwerk Zeehaven-Schelde / BZS) invites you to an exclusive boat tour of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Join us as we navigate the docks along the right bank of the River Scheldt, offering a unique view of the chemical cluster and the emergency response capabilities of our network’s member companies. Throughout the tour, you’ll see demonstrations of the various firefighting assets, learn our network structure and operational procedures, all while enjoying a reception onboard.

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Over the two-day conference, 20+ International speakers will cover the full range of Industrial Emergency Management topics, including the latest technical advances, case studies, technical presentations, live demonstrations, supplier presentations, and a supplier exhibition.

OUTLINE SCHEDULE PROGRAMME (CET)*

Tuesday 8th April 2025

08:00 - 08:30

Registration

08:30 - 08:45

Opening address - JOIFF

08:45 - 09:30

TBA - Key Note Speaker 1

Session 1

Energy Transition Fire Protection Challenges

09:30 -10:00

TBA - Speaker 2

10:00 -10:30

TBA - Speaker 3

10:30 - 10:45

Session Panel discussion

10:45 - 11:00

TBA - Commercial Presentation 1

11:00 - 11:30

Networking and comfort break

Session 2

Firefighter Welfare

11:30 - 12:00

TBA - Speaker 4

12:00 - 12:30

TBA - Speaker 5

12:30 - 12:45

Commercial Presentation 2

12:45 - 13:00

Session Panel discussion

13:00 - 13:45

Network and lunch

13:45 - 16:30

Visit & Barge Tour of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Demonstration of Fire Fighting assets and Technology

16:30

Conference close

Wednesday 9th April 2025

08:00 - 08:30

Registration

08:30 - 08:45

Welcome - JOIFF

08:45 - 09:30

TBA - Key Note Speaker Presentation

Session 3

Public Private Partnerships / Mutual Aid

09:30 -10:00

TBA - Speaker 7

10:00 - 10:30

TBA - Speaker 8

10:30 - 10:45

TBA - Session Panel Discussion

10:45 - 11:00

TBA - Commercial Presentation

11:00 - 11:30

Networking and comfort break

Session 4

Crisis Governance

11:30 - 12:00

TBA - Speaker 11

12:00 - 12:30

TBA - Speaker 12

12:30 - 13:00

TBA - Speaker 13

13:00 - 13:15

Session Panel Discussion

13:15 - 13:30

Commercial Presentation 4

13:30 - 14:15

Networking and lunch

14:15 - 15:00

TBA - Key Note Speaker Presentation

Session 5

Foam and Foam Transition

15:00 -15:30

TBA - Speaker 14

15:30 - 16:00

TBA - Speaker 15

16:00 -16:15

Commercial Presentation 5

16:15 - 16:30

Session Panel Discussion

Session 6

New Technology

16:30 - 16.45

TBA Speaker 16

16:45 - 17.15

TBA Speaker 17

17.15

Conference Wrap Up

17.30

Conference close

*Speakers and timings are subject to change.

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express

JOIFF recommends this hotel due to the convenient location for the Conference, parking and reasonable cost.

This is the hotel that the JOIFF Team will be staying in.

  • 3* hotel, very well served by public transport.
  • The hotel has an underground car park.
  • €102 per night.

Italiëlei 2a, 2000 Antwerp

[email protected]

Reservations by mail, mentioning corporate fare Port of Antwerp-Bruges

+32 3 221 49 49

more options

We have arranged preferential rates at the hotels listed below if you wish to stay at an alternative hotel.

Docklands Hotel

3* hotel located on the Kempen dock. Very easily accessible by public transport. The hotel has no parking.

[email protected]

Reservations by mail, mentioning corporate fare Port of Antwerp Bruges.

U Hotel

4* small luxury boutique hotel There is public parking and public transport within walking distance.

[email protected]

Reservations by mail, mentioning corporate fare Port of Antwerp Bruges

Sapphire House

5* luxury hotel, autograph collection Marriott Hotel is easily accessible by public transport and has underground parking.

www.sapphirehouseantwerp.com

Booking via website:
Sapphire House Antwerp
Reservation: Marriott.com/ANRAK
Select corporate rate, enter code: D5715

Botanic
Sanctuary Antwerp

5* luxury hotel Hotel is easily accessible by public transport and has underground parking nearby.

www.botanicantwerp.be

Booking link
Use promo code: PAB2023

Radisson Blu
Park Lane Antwerp

4* hotel located on Astrid Square over the central station. Very well served by public transport. The hotel has an underground car park. Distance to the Harbour House: tram 24 stops in front of the hotel, which also stops at the Harbour House. At corporate account id enter code 366404 to obtain the corporate fare.

FranQ

4* luxury hotel, Hotel is easily accessible by public transport, underground parking nearby. Booking via website:

Mercure City
Centre Antwerp

3* hotel in Antwerp City Centre. Reservations via email

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