2025 Ireland Conference
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Dublin, Ireland - April 28-30, 2025
Malahide - County Dublin K36 XT65 - Ireland
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In a continuing effort to meet the demanding needs of today’s aviation firefighting community, the ARFF Working Group and the Airport Fire Officers Association are working diligently in developing a program that will be internationally acclaimed .
The classroom portion of this program will take place at the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Ireland. Equipped with all modern facilities and an ideal place for an International ARFF conference.
Delegate Registration includes the following:
- Welcome Reception
- Classroom Sessions
- Breakfast Included in Hotel Rate
- Five (5) Refreshment Breaks
- Gala Dinner
- Two (2) Lunches
- Tour of Dublin Airport (Open to First 50 Registrants)
- Certificate of Participation/Attendance
- Presentation Download
DRAFT AGENDA
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Speakers/Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Delegate Registration | Outside O'Carolan Suite | ALL |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | RFFS Virtual Reality Workshop/Demo - 1st Seating | Marconi Suite | Delegate Pre-Registration Required | |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Invisible Risk: The Next Steps Workshop | Graham Bell Suite | Delegate Pre-Registration Required | |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Refreshment Break | Outside Marconi Suite | ||
| 15:30 - 17:00 | RFFS Virtual Reality Workshop/Demo - 2nd Seating | Marconi Suite | Delegate Pre-Registration Required | |
| 1830 - 2000 | Registration Re-Opens | Outside O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| 19:00 - 22:00 | Welcome Reception - Networking Event | O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| April 29 | 08:00 - 09:00 | Coffee/Tea w/Exhibitors | O'Carolan Suite | ALL |
| 09:00 - 09:15 | Welcome Address | Tara Suite | Waine Weaver, Chair - AFOA and ARFFWG | |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | Gold Sponsor Address | Tara Suite | Alisdair Couper | |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | RFFS Industry Update | Tara Suite | CAA Aerodrome Inspector | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Refreshment Break | O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Aviation Crisis Management | Tara Suite | Professor Gail Rowntree | |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | The Invisible Risk Next Steps | Tara Suite | John Lord | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch w/Exhibitors | O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Managing Legacy Firefighting Foams: PFAS and Fire Ground Contamination | Tara Suite | Nancy Tonkin | |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | London Luton Airport Car Park Fire: Shared Learning | Tara Suite | Chief Fire Officer Dan Cartwright | |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Refreshment Break | O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Road to Recovery and Becoming Operational | Tara Suite | Matt Bourner | |
| 16:30 - 16:45 | Blue Light Driver Training Update | Tara Suite | Steve Milton | |
| 16:45 - 17:00 | End of First Day Address | Tara Suite | AFOA Committee | |
| 19:00 - 23:00 | Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation | Tara Suite | ALL | |
| April 30 | 08:30 - 09:30 | Exhibitors Session | O'Carolan Suite | ALL |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Advanced Aviation Tactics & Techniques Overview | Tara Suite | Paul Ankrett | |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Refreshment Break w/Exhibitors | O'Carolan Suite | ALL | |
| 10:45 - 11:30 | Hydrogen Responder | Tara Suite | Dr. Hamish Nichol | |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Aircraft Accident Case Study | Tara Suite | Bangalore Fire Chief | |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | Conference Closing Address | Tara Suite | Waine Weaver AFOA Chair | |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch w/Exhibitors | O'Carolan Suite | ALL |
After Lunch Exhibitors will be able to pack-up their booths. Those signed up for the Dublin Airport Tour will meet at 13:30 out front of the hotel for transportation to the Airport.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to market your product, meet with your friends, and show your support for the ARFF community. As always, we deeply appreciate your support. All exhibitors will be listed on signage throughout the venue and also in all pre and post e-mails.
The ARFF Working Group and Airport Fire Officers Association appreciates the support we receive from our exhibitors and partners in the aviation fire protection industry. Your participation as a sponsor helps offset some of the major expenses for conducting quality prorams. For detailed information regarding Sponsorship/Exhibiting go to this LINK.
Exhibitor Registration Includes:
- Welcome Reception
- Classroom Sessions
- Breakfast Included in Room Rate
- Five (5) Refreshment Breaks
- Two (2) Lunches
- Recognition in Pre and Post E-Mail
- Recognition Signage
- Gala Dinner
- Presentation Download
To inquire about Sponsorship for this event, please contact Lesley Jones with AFOA at lesleyrouthjones@gmail.com. To inquire about Exhibitor space, please contact Lesley Jones at the e-mail above or Barbara Haas with the ARFF Working Group at Barbara@arffwg.org
Hotel Accommodations
The iconic four-star Grand Hotel, Dublin is ideally located by the sea, in the picturesque village of Malahide, one of Dublin’s most desirable places to visit. Just minutes from Dublin International Airport, national motorways and with all the attractions of Dublin City on your doorstep.
The Matt Ryan Bar provides a relaxed and cosy atmosphere for hotel guests and locals alike. From specialist drinks, cocktails and a full food menu throughout the day, the Matt Ryan Bar is the social hub of the Grand Hotel. Experience dining at Coast, the hotel’s seafront restaurant, showcasing the very best of fresh, local produce.
Grand Hotel guests have complimentary access to the award-winning Arena Health and Fitness Club with 21-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and state of the art gymnasium.
Delegate Registration = $485
Exhibitor Registration = $1,200 (Additional Booth Registrations are $425 ea.)
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