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International Symposium on Human Behaviour in Fires
6th-8th October 2026 | Campus Helsingborg, Sweden
About the Symposium
The International Symposium on Human Behaviour in Fires 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present state-of-the-art research on human responses to fire emergencies in built environments, transportation, and outdoor scenarios.
Key Dates
- Deadline for extended abstract submission: February 15th, 2026
- Notification of decisions to authors: March 30th, 2026
- Early Bird Registration: May 30th, 2026
- Registration opening date: April 15th, 2026
- Deadline for full paper submission: May 30th, 2026
Programme Highlights
Main Symposium
7th-8th October 2026
Two days of presentations featuring the latest advancements in human behaviour in fires, including keynote speakers and poster sessions.
Special Issue
Selected papers will be invited for publication in a special issue of a scientific journal. More info soon.
Featured Topics
The symposium welcomes all submissions related to human behaviour in fires, of note:
- Behavioural data collection/analysis
- VR/AR/BIM applications in human behaviour
- Evacuation modelling
- Crowd dynamics and management
- Human behaviour in outdoor fires
- Human behaviour during transportation fires
- Egressibility and inclusive evacuation
- Training
Venue
Campus Helsingborg, Lund University is conveniently located near Helsingborg Central Station in the historic coastal city of Helsingborg, Sweden.
Learn moreOrganized By
Jointly arranged by Lund University (Sweden) and University of Canterbury (New Zealand).
Conference Chairs
- Enrico Ronchi - Lund University, Sweden
- Daniel Nilsson - University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Contact
For inquiries, please contact us at mail@humanbehaviourinfires.se