PHDCCI unveils plans for UFSEC 2026

New Delhi: The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in association with the Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association, unveiled plans for UFSEC 2026 at a curtain-raiser event, announcing that the two-day exhibition and conference will be held on July 10-11 at Hall 1, India Expo Centre & Mart.

This Curtain Raiser brought together industry leaders in one place to discuss the importance of strengthening India's preparedness against fire incidents, along with preventive measures against industrial hazards and natural disasters. The speakers also noted the recent fires in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and various other states in India. The conclusion they drew was that the key to minimising the risk of losing life or property is the knowledge of how to avoid fires and respond quickly.

Attendees' lineup included Hemant Sapra, Co-Chairman, Uttar Pradesh State Chapter, PHDCCI & Promoter, Karam Group, Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, SP Garg, Advisor, DSS and Former Executive Director, GAIL, PK Goswami, Deputy Director (ISH), DISH- Govt of NCT Delhi, Vicky Gupta, Vice President, SAMA, Kaushik Fuloria, Deputy Resident Director, PHDCCI.

At the Curtain Raiser for the two-day Exhibition & Conference (10-11 July 2026), PHDCCI announced that over 100 exhibitors are expected to participate. They will display advanced and innovative safety products, AI-based technologies and solutions for fire safety, industrial safety and disaster response. This exhibition will be open to the public free of cost. The conference will feature expert panel discussions and technical sessions, where people can share knowledge related to emerging safety challenges and best practices.

Highlighting the broader significance of the initiative, Dr Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, commented, "Today’s Curtain Raiser event enables discussions that focus on the importance of collaboration between government, industries and experts. It sets the standard for the upcoming conference that will become a significant platform for sharing knowledge and discussing policy."

The conference will focus on three major themes, including Fire Safety, Industrial Safety and Disaster Response. These topics will cover subjects such as preventive safety measures, implementation of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, emergency responses disaster resilience, along with the role of emerging technologies in risk mitigation.

The initiative is supported by the National Disaster Management Authorities, Ministry of home affairs, Government of India, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Invest UP Department of Labour, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Fire & Emergency Services and the Industry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

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