BESS Fire Safety Forum


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BESS Fire Safety Forum

Industry Insights, Laboratory Tour, and Networking

February 26, 2025

10 AM – 7:00 PM EST
SAFE Laboratories and Engineering Corp.
5901 Elwin Buchanan Dr,
Sanford, NC 27330, United States

Experience one of North America’s only large-scale fire testing laboratory for energy storage systems and gain exclusive, real-world insights from the industry’s top fire safety experts, authorities, and fellow manufacturers. The BESS Fire Safety Forum will equip manufacturers with insights to navigate large-scale fire testing requirements effectively.

  • Panel Discussion: Our ‘Evolving BESS Fire Safety in the Energy Storage Industry’ discussion unites fire testing experts, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), insurers, and experienced manufacturers to explore the latest safety standards, regulations, and trends. Attendees will gain actionable insights for product design, compliance, and market strategies.
  • Laboratory Tour: Attendees will tour one of North America’s premier large-scale fire testing laboratories to witness a live demonstration of large-scale fire testing, bridging theoretical insights with practical applications.
  • Networking: Engage directly with AHJs, fire safety specialists, insurers, and other stakeholders to build relationships and open doors to strategic partnerships.

Event At-A-Glance

10:00AM – 10:30AM EST Welcome
10:30AM – 12:30PM EST Panel Discussion
12:30PM – 2:30PM EST Networking Break & Lunch
2:30PM – 4:30PM EST Lab Tour and Fire Demonstration
Optional
4:30PM – 7:00PM EST 		Evening Social



Key Topics Covered in the Panel Discussion:
  1. Upcoming changes to large-scale fire testing in the next edition of NFPA 855
  2. Critical factors in setting up and conducting a large-scale fire test
  3. The impact of fire testing results on insurance loss estimates for BESS products
  4. How manufacturers integrate fire safety design into their BESS solutions
  5. Current and emerging standards governing large-scale fire testing
  6. Additional insights and expert perspectives

Meet the panelists

Moderator

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Michael Becker

Global Business Director of Energy and Power
CSA Group

Panelists

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Josh Dinaburg

Fire Testing Specialist
CSA Group
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John Frank

Property Center of Expertise Leader
AXA XL Risk Consulting

 

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Philippe Mongeau

Head of Mechanical Engineering
EVLO
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Robert Davidson

Partner
Code Concepts Group

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John Cavaroc

President
SAFE Labs

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