Eirini Marinaki

Fire Engineer OFR Consultants, United Kingdom

Eirini Marinaki is a Fire Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSc) and a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc), specialising in cold-formed steel (CFS) systems and their performance at elevated temperatures. Her academic and professional focus lies in passive fire protection, fire testing, and fire engineering design, with particular emphasis on external wall façade systems.

Since 2016, Eirini has been professionally active in the United Kingdom within the field of fire safety. For five years, worked for a manufacturer of passive fire protection systems, contributing to system specification, materials research and development, and fire testing. She subsequently spent three years in a fire engineering consultancy within the legal team, gaining experience in fire investigations, technical assessments, and regulatory assessments. Over the past two years, she has been working at OFR Consultants, where she is involved in the design and implementation of external wall systems and façade remediation projects for high-rise buildings.
Her work is carried out in accordance with current international standards and regulatory requirements (including BS 8414 and EN 13501), within the context of post-Grenfell regulatory reforms. Her background supports a multidisciplinary approach to the design and implementation of fire safe and sustainable building envelopes.

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Loukas Aronis

General Manager and Shareholder of Electrosystems

Loukas Aronis has more than 23 years of experience in the industry, supported by a strong technical background and an active role in shaping and developing the market. Having served as Technical Director and as a member of specialized technical teams, with extensive hands-on experience, he has adopted and implemented a problem solving philosophy focused on tailor-made solutions. His contribution has been instrumental in the growth and development of both the Electrosystems team and its network of partners.

Today, as General Manager of Electrosystems, he leads a modern transformation of the company, strengthening its outward orientation while fostering a human-centered culture across all levels of operation. His vision combines technological advancement with the creation of strong relationships, both internally and within the company’s broader external environment.

He remains actively involved in technical operations, providing daily support to his team whenever required. He is a certified fire detection trainer with extensive experience in demanding projects and has trained and certified a large number of professionals, whom he continues to support consistently and stand alongside in their professional journey.

In parallel, he actively participates in the education of new professionals through seminars and lectures at technical schools, sharing his passion for technical knowledge, continuous development, and the principles of professional ethics.

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Aikaterini Arnaouti

Senior Sustainability Specialist – Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineer

Katerina Arnaouti is a qualified Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineer from the School of Engineering of the University of Patras, and she has completed postgraduate studies in Energy Production and Management at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. She holds pedagogical and teaching competence, as well as certification for the application of fire protection in buildings of standard use.

Since 2003, she has supervised electromechanical installations in a wide range of projects across Greece. From May 2011 until the end of 2022, she served as Head of the Technical Support and Operations Department of the shopping centers RIVER WEST and MARE WEST, where her key responsibilities included developing and implementing procedures for the smooth operation of the malls, as well as designing and carrying out emergency response and evacuation procedures, always focusing on the health and safety of employees and visitors.

Since early 2023, she has been working as a member of the sustainability department at Noval Property REIC, where she is involved in implementing modern energy-saving methods, corporate and social responsibility, and aligning the company with corporate governance principles. At the same time, she actively participates in the development and implementation of sustainability strategies, in monitoring energy performance and emissions, and in promoting and obtaining certifications for the assets in the company’s portfolio.

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Oana Badescu

Public Affairs Director, Knauf Insulation Romania; Member of MIWO (Mineral Wool Association)

Public affairs professional specializing in energy policy, building renovation and EU funding frameworks. At Knauf Insulation Romania, she leads strategic engagement with policymakers, industry stakeholders and associations to advance sustainable construction, fire safety and energy efficiency. The main focus is translating regulatory and financing mechanisms into workable policy outcomes that enable largescale renovation with measurable economic and safety benefits.

Over the past five to seven years, Oana has pursued an impactdriven approach, combining sharp policy insight with clear, persuasive messaging to support renovation initiatives with strong economic impact and enhanced fire safety. As a member of the Mineral Wool Association (MIWO), she works across the value chain to build coalitions, inform regulatory debates and turn complex frameworks into practical delivery. She is committed to aligning policy ambition with market realities, helping unlock financing to accelerate the upgrading of Romania’s building stock and embed energy efficiency and fire safety in longterm renovation strategies.

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Athanasios Giannadakis

Researcher, Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics, Department of Mechanical and Aeronautics Engineering, University of Patras

Athanasios Giannadakis holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD from the Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics Department. He has over twenty years of professional activity in building and industrial installations specializing in energy and holds a Class C Energy Auditing Certification. His research work focuses in the study of thermal-fluid fields, while for the last twenty years he has been active in special fields of Fire Mechanics such as the reaction of materials to fire via Cone Calorimetry method, the determination of the Calorific Value of Fuels via Bomb Calorimeter method and the development of experimental and computational models for the study of the fire spreading in aircraft and building facilities. Finally, he has been involved in research and the development of models of genetic algorithms for the prediction of thermophysical properties of materials during their combustion. Recently, he was elected Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Peloponnese.

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Vasiliki Georgountzou

Fire Lieutenant Civil Engineer, MSc

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Dimitris Dimitriadis

Managing Director, Accordia SA

Dimitris Dimitriadis is the Managing Director of ACCORDIA SA and has more than 30 years of experience in the field of control and communication cables, covering the full range of expertise from initial design to production, quality control and technical support.

During his professional career, he has participated in dozens of projects related to special telecommunication cable applications as well as the development and production of coaxial cables, in collaboration with leading cable and satellite providers in Greece and Europe.

ACCORDIA SA (formerly BIOKAL SA) has been designing and producing communication and control cables in Greece since 1974, with international sales in 24 countries. It has developed FlameSmart® technology for better cable reaction to fire, AllWeather® technology for longer life in outdoor cables and HyperShield® technology for increased cable protection against electromagnetic interference.

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Anna Ioannidou-Kati

Member of Society of Façade Engineering / Associate at Eckersley O’Callaghan

Anna has been part of the Eckersley O’Callaghan (EOC) Facade Engineering team since 2019, working on diverse projects from commercial and retail developments to residential buildings. She is passionate about structural facade design, building thermal and solar performance, and sustainability principles. Anna has published and presented at international conferences, such as Challenging Glass (2018), Powerskin (2021) and ZAK World of Facades (2025) on topics related with facade design and technology.

She has contributed to the design and delivery of large-scale, complex facade projects in the United Kingdom, Greece, and the Middle East, with experience in all project stages from concept design to completion. Anna was the facade engineering lead of the Piraeus Tower project, which won the 2024 CTBUH Facade Award of Excellence.

Anna is Chartered Engineer in the UK and is member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE). Driven by a shared passion for facade engineering, she is one of the founding members of the Society of Façade Engineering Greek Hub, a collaborative platform dedicated to advancing knowledge and best practice in facade engineering. Anna holds a Master’s degree in Building Engineering from TU Delft and a Civil Engineering degree from the National Technical University of Athens.

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Petros Karatzas

Member of Society of Façade Engineering / Executive Director Skyline Facades

Petros is a highly experienced facade professional with over 30 years in the international buidling envelope industry. Ηe has contributed to numerous projects across Europe and the Middle East, advocating for the innovative and optimal use of facade materials.

He has co-founded Skyline Facades, a Facade Design, Engineering and Consulting firm based in Athens. Skyline Facades specializes in projects primarily in the UK, USA and Canada – covering both new constructions and refurbishments. Their portfolio includes iconic projects such as Beam on Farmer in Arizona, Old Paradise Street in London and ACS International School in Doha.

Along with fellow professionals that share the same passion for facades, he has been among the founding members of Society of Facade Engineering – Greek hub, a forum where engineers can work together to advance knowledge and good practice.

Petros believes that every building serves a purpose. Together with Skyline Facades’ team of architects and engineers, they provide buildability advice and creative design solutions, helping architects and developers to achieve their vision, while overcoming complex challenges.

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Andreas Poulis

Civil Engineer NTU

Andreas Poulis is a holder of a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Professional experience includes the design and site supervision of concrete, steel and masonry buildings, with involvement across both structural and energy-efficiency aspects. His work focuses on delivering optimized solutions to complex engineering problems through practical coordination and sound engineering judgment

Georgios D. Oktapotis

Architect Engineer

Georgios D. Oktapotis is an Architect Engineer with postgraduate studies in Environmental Design. His research interest focuses on urban and metropolitan planning, sustainable urban development, and the role of architecture in shaping and transforming urban space. He has worked on issues of integrated spatial planning, strategic urban interventions, and urban resilience, with particular emphasis on the interconnection between planning policies, infrastructure, and socio-cultural parameters.

His research also explores the relationship between culture, architecture, and urban space, as well as the role of cultural infrastructures as tools for urban regeneration and revitalization. He has authored scientific articles and conference papers on contemporary urban transformation, urban planning, and the challenges of metropolitan development, while he has examined European and international examples of urban interventions, focusing on their spatial, institutional, and social dimensions.

Petsas Ch. Dimitrios – Fire Captain

Executive of the Preventive Fire Protection Department of the Legal Support Directorate of the Hellenic Fire Corps Headquarters

Dimitrios Ch. Petsas is an officer in the Fire Department with the rank of Fire Captain. He was born in 1979 in Heraklion, Crete. In 2007, he joined
the Fire Department and in 2009 he was admitted to the Fire Sergeant Major School. In 2017, he graduated from the Fire Academy Officers’ School of the Fire
Academy. He has attended undergraduate programs at the Department of Industrial Design of the School of Technological Applications of the Technological
Educational Institute of Western Macedonia. He has been serving since 2022 to date in the Department of Preventive Fire Protection of the Fire Department
Headquarters. He also served as a Fire Safety Inspector at the 8th Fire Safety Office of Athens (2012-2014) and as head of the Fire Safety Office at the Fire
Department of Nafpaktos (2017-2019).

He participates in working groups and committees of his Department for the drafting of a legislative framework for fire protection of businesses and facilities,
and the definition of administrative fire protection measures for them, including procedures such as the simplification of licensing for economic activities,
licensing of sports facilities, licensing of urban railway infrastructure and network systems – extensions thereof, and issuing the corresponding fire protection
clarification orders. He is an adjunct professor of the course “Fire Safety Legislation” at the Fire Academy Officers’ School and a speaker at conferences on
the training of Fire Safety Office executives and members of the Civil Protection Academy on issues related to its subject matter.

Michail Chalaris

Associate Professor – Rtd Lt. General HFCs
Director of the MSc in Quality, Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental Management
Research Director on Risk, Hazards, Crises, and Safety, Hephaestus Advanced Laboratory
Chemistry School / Faculty of Sciences / Democritus University of Thrace
65 404 St. Lucas, Kavala, Greece

Dr. Michail Chalaris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). A retired Lieutenant General of the Hellenic Fire Service, he has held high-level strategic and operational leadership roles in civil protection and risk governance.

He currently directs the MSc program “Chemical Industry: Quality, Environment, Health & Safety Management” and leads research activities on Risk, Hazards, Crises, and Safety at the institutional Laboratory “Hephaestus.” His academic teaching spans multiple MSc programs, with specialized contributions in risk assessment, disaster management, occupational health, process safety, and toxicology.

Dr. Chalaris has authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications, served as Guest Editor and reviewer for leading scientific journals, and supervised numerous PhD and MSc theses. He has coordinated over 14 national and European research projects (Horizon, Erasmus+, Interreg, I3, RFF), attracting more than €11 million in competitive funding. A certified trainer and former Executive Secretary of the Hellenic Labour Inspectorate, he actively shapes policy through national and EU-level advisory roles. His interdisciplinary expertise uniquely bridges chemistry, fire protection, civil security, and sustainability—core themes reflected in his participation in the 4th International ELIPYKA Conference on Fire Safety of Buildings.

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Matthaios Vlachakis

Buildings-Construction Works Manager, TUV NORD Hellas

Matthaios Vlachakis is a Mechanical Engineer (Dipl. Eng.) with more than 25 years of professional experience in building, infrastructure, and energy projects. He is currently Buildings-Construction Works Manager at TÜV NORD HELLAS, where he has been employed since 1998. His expertise covers inspections and certifications of construction works, building products, fire protection systems, and management systems, with extensive involvement in large-scale projects in Greece and abroad.

He is a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, Auditor for ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems, and Inspector for Construction Products under Regulation (EU) 305/2011 (CPR). He has participated in numerous construction projects for commercial buildings, offices, hotels, industrial facilities, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure works, acting frequently as Lenders’ Technical Advisor. He has been actively involved in the subject of fire protection since the construction of Athens Airport in 1998 and has since conducted assessments in hotels, industries and building complexes and has inspected fire detection systems, local extinguishing systems and sprinkler pump stations.

Mr. Vlachakis is a certified DGNB Auditor, former LEED Green Associate and registered Energy Auditor class C, actively engaged in sustainability and quality assurance in the built environment. He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) and contributes to working groups for fire protection in buildings and the development of Technical Guidelines (TOTEE).

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Emmie Panagopoulos

Technical Specification Manager

Emmie Panagopoulos is a Technical Specification Manager with over a decade of experience in the construction industry, specialising in façade detailing, passive fire protection, and installation methodology. Holding a BSc (Hons)Degree in Architectural Design & Technology and an IFE Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection, she brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and practical insight to the challenges of fire safety in the built environment.

Her diverse background spans product manufacturing, façade consultancy, and fire testing project management, giving her a holistic understanding of the construction lifecycle from design through to delivery. Emmie is passionate about bridging the gap between design intent and regulatory compliance, supporting designers and specifiers in achieving accurate, traceable, and compliant product specification particularly in high-rise and complex façade systems.

A strong advocate for digitalisation in construction, Emmie leads the development of CPDs, specification packs, detailed 2D/3D drawings feeds into BIM model implementation to enhance the accessibility, structure, and reliability of technical information. She is committed to raising industry standards through education, competence building, and improved specification practices.

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Michael Mavroulidis

Product Manager, Hager Hellas (ELITHE representative)

Michael Mavroulidis is an Electrical Engineer and Product Manager at Hager Hellas, with extensive experience in managing integrated low-voltage electrical protection and power distribution solutions, as well as e-mobility applications in the Greek market. In his role, he is responsible for technical support and tailoring solutions to meet Greek standards and requirements, delivering training for electricians and engineers, and supporting complex technical applications in building and industrial installations—always focusing on safety, functionality, and reliability of electrical systems.

He holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Technical Project Management, and he is currently pursuing further postgraduate studies in circular economy, sustainable resource use, and modern energy technologies. His experience across installation projects and advanced technical support helps him turn standards and requirements into practical engineering solutions that work in real on-site conditions.

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Kyriakos Papaioannou

Civil Engineer, PhD, Professor Emeritus, AUTh

He graduated from the Experimental High School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.).
He completed his doctoral dissertation as a research assistant at the Department of Civil Engineering of A.U.Th., on the topic “Fire Protection in the Greek Industrial Building” (1979–1984), and was awarded a PhD by the same department. During this period, he was hosted twice (1980 and 1984 sabbaticals) as a researcher at the then worldrenowned Fire Research Station in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.

From 1984 onward, he taught the course of Building Construction, as well as the elective courses “Fire Protection of Structures” and “Special Topics in Building Construction” at the Department of Civil Engineering of A.U.Th. He also taught Building Construction for three years at the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Thessaly, as well as Fire Protection of Structures at the School of Architecture of A.U.Th.

In 1994 he was elected Associate Professor, and in 1998 Full Professor in the same academic field. He retired on September 1st, 2009.

He gained international experience through lectures and conferences of varying duration in the USA, Canada, Japan, Denmark, Germany, Brazil, Poland, France, and China. He travelled and participated in scientific events at universities and research centers in many other countries as well.

Throughout his academic career, he served—and in some cases continues to serve—as a member of the following international organizations, committees, and associations:

ISO TC92-SC3 (Fire Threat to People and the Environment)
● ISO TC92-SC4 (Fire Safety Engineering)
● CEN-TC127 (Fire Safety in Buildings)
● CEN-TC191 (Active Fire Protection)
● CAP (Chairman’s Advisory Group)
● FRG (Fire Regulators Group), European Union
● CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction), member of the CIB Board (2006–2009, 2009–2012)
● CIB W014 Fire
● CIB W014 WG Fire Protection of Cultural Heritage (Chairman)
● CIB W099 Safety and Health in Construction
● CIB W084 Accessibility and Safety for All (People with Disabilities)
● CIB TG77 (Health and the Built Environment)
● IAFSS (International Association of Fire Safety Science)
● ELOT-TE7 (Technical Committee for Fire Protection)

He is well known in Greece and abroad, primarily as an expert (EU Expert: E 13278 H) in Fire Protection.
He was the head of the drafting committee for the first Greek Fire Protection Regulation for Buildings, which has been in force since 1987. He also served as coordinator of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) working group responsible for the revision plan of this Regulation.

He has an extensive scientific publication record (four academic textbooks and a large number of papers in reputable Greek and international journals) and has participated in numerous scientific activities (conferences, lectures, seminars, etc.).
He has organized major international conferences and meetings in Greece and has published four volumes of proceedings.

He also has substantial research activity both in Greece and internationally. As scientific coordinator for A.U.Th., he led major European research programs such as:

UPTUN (Fire in Tunnels)
●PeBBu (Performance-Based Building)
● Fire-Tech (Fire Protection of European Cultural Heritage)
● Fire-Risk (Fire Risk Assessment in Steel Structures)
and others.

He introduced into his teaching the subjects of Property Valuation, Safety and Health, Environmental Issues, and Conservation of Cultural Heritage.

He also taught, as Professor Emeritus, in two postgraduate programs of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Interdepartmental Program of the Faculty of Engineering, offering the courses:

Safety and Health in Construction Projects
● Fire Protection of Historic Buildings

Thessaloniki, 2021

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Andreas Tsichlis

Mechanical engineering / industrial designer, façade director in Cavazos Facades LPC

As Façade Director, I work with a team of engineers and designers specialized in engineering consulting. I have over 20 years of experience in the study and design of aluminum systems, curtain walls and industrial applications. I have participated in numerous successful projects for various companies, all designed for mass production. I combine technical experience with project management skills, ensuring that solutions are innovative, precise and productive. My work emphasizes efficiency, collaboration and attention to detail, enabling teams to deliver high quality results in complex mechanical and facade systems. I constantly monitor industry trends and seek to improve processes, support client goals and develop the team. My goal is to create functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing designs that meet technical and aesthetic requirements.

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Viktor Kryvenko

Aluprof S.A. Development Manager, Fire Protection Solutions

Experienced business/product development and sales professional with over 15 years in technical and commercial roles across fire protection, architectural systems, and industrial solutions.

Currently Development Manager for Fire Protection Solutions at Aluprof, driving product strategy, international market expansion, and compliance with EU fire safety standards. Proven track record in implementing long-term growth strategies, developing one of the largest fire-rated portfolios in the EU, and delivering high-impact training programs for internal teams and clients.

Previously held senior sales roles managing multi-country operations in Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Gulf region, achieving significant revenue growth and establishing strategic partnerships. Skilled in market analysis, product development, certification processes, and key account management. Strong communicator with expertise in technical presentations, customer engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Master’s degree in Oil & Gas Engineering, fluent in English, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian. Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, with a history of volunteer service and leadership in international organizations.
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Panagiotis Megalooikonomou

Senior Risk Consultant Engineer

Panagiotis Megalooikonomou is a Mechanical Engineer holding an M.Sc. in Disaster and Crisis Management Strategies. He specializes in Crisis Management leveraging Operational Analysis and Artificial Intelligence, with certifications in Risk Management and Crisis Management.

He has extensive experience in industrial risk inspections, having worked with international inspection and certification bodies (TÜV) and insurance companies as a Risk Engineer. Since 2004, he has been engaged in risk assessment and analysis for insured businesses, delivering detailed risk reports and advisory recommendations aimed at reducing the likelihood and impact of potential disasters. His focus is on developing innovative approaches to risk and crisis management, enhancing operational resilience and safety.
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Apostolos Kaloutsas

Founder of Kaloutsas Consulting Engineers L.P.

Apostolos Kaloutsas is a Civil/Structural Engineer graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has 15 years of experience as a Strutural/ Civil Engineer of buildings and bridge in Greece and abroad.

In 2020 he founded Kaloutsas Consulting Engineers L.P, a firm providing structural engineering solutions for buildings and bridges having already been deployed in numerous projects along Greece in the design of Industrial Buldings, Office Buildings, Bridges, assessment and strengthening of structures.

Apostolos has extensive experience in the design of complicated structures of structural steel and reinforced concrete. His deep knowledge of numerous advanced structural design software packages along with the most up to date codes and guidelines is a key feature of his attributes.
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Radek Sikorski

MSc CEng International Business Development Manager

Radek Sikorski is a Business Development Manager with 10 years of experience in the building and HVAC design sector. Holding full building design and site supervision credentials (chartership equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, he specializes in pressure differential systems for high-rise buildings. Radek has delivered technical lectures and expert presentations at many international conferences across the UK, UAE, USA, and Singapore. He also conducts specialized training sessions for design firms and provides hands-on technical support to resolve complex, real-world challenges contributing to several high-rise developments across Europe and the Middle East. He is a member of multiple industry bodies, including the CEN Technical Committee TC191/SC1/WG6 (focused on pressure differential systems), the Fire & Life Safety Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE).

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Tomas Krchnak

 Project Manager | Vice President of the Passive Fire Protection Association of Slovakia

Graduate (2010) of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. Project manager for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system in company Colt International. Responsible for design and coordination of the construction project from the design until the full handover to the customer. Experienced in design, solution and final setup of the entire smoke and heat exhaust system for shopping malls, administrative buildings, car parks and other buildings. Vice President of Passive Fire Protection Association in Slovakia which promotes the European principles of voluntariness, transparency, and independence of technical standardisation. Author of several technical specifications and national standards for fire safety – under the ATN label, which are now recognized as standard references in fire safety in Slovakia. Actively cooperates with the Institute of Standardization and Metrology of the Slovak Republic. Passionate about creating educational materials related to fire safety. 
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Frank Fuerstenau

 Master of Engineering – Head of Projectmanagement Smoke Pressure Systems at Kingspan Light + Air

1998 – 2010: Head of internal Sales at STG-Beikirch GmbH

2010 – 2015: Head of Projectmanagement at Essmann Gmbh

2015 – 2017: Head of Servicemanagement at MSG GmbH (an Essmann Company)

Since 2017: Head of Projectmanagement Smoke Pressure Systems at Kingspan STG GmbH and Kingspan Light + Air GmbH (since 2024)

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Ricky Kay

 Business Development & Specifications Manager (Middle East), Siderise

Ricky Kay has been working with Siderise for over 13 years, specialising in passive fire compartmentation and noise control solutions for a variety of façade constructions, and working on many iconic projects across Europe and the Middle East. Ricky has 17 years’ experience in the passive fire and façade construction sector and will be explore the most applicable fire test standards which manufactures of facade firestopping systems should be testing to, to evidence system performance and ensure a fire safe building envelope.

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Konstantinos Chotzoglou

PhD, CEng, MIFireE, MSFPE Fire Engineer

Konstantinos is an Associate at OFR Consultants with over ten years of experience in fire safety engineering. He specialises in applying advanced fire science to complex design and regulatory challenges, delivering evidence-based, project-specific solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Prior to joining OFR, Konstantinos held senior technical roles at Efectis UK/Ireland, a UKAS-accredited fire testing and research laboratory, where he led fire engineering and testing teams and delivered research programmes for the Building Safety Regulator and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). His background in experimental fire testing, performance-based assessment, and research enables him to bridge the gap between laboratory evidence, standards, and practical design.

Alongside his professional practice, Konstantinos actively contributes to the advancement of fire engineering knowledge through mentoring junior engineers, leading research initiatives, and participating in standards development. He holds a PhD in Fire Dynamics and is a member of BSI committees FSH/24 (Fire Safety Engineering) and FSH/21 (Reaction to Fire). He is a Chartered Engineer with UK Engineering Council, a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and an Individual Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), where he currently serves as Secretary of the SFPE UK Chapter.

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Michael E. Spiggos

Electrical Engineer, MSc in Environmental Design Of Cities And Buildings, Fire Service Forensic Investigator, Educator.

Spiggos E. Michael is an Electrical Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Environmental Design of Cities and Buildings. Since 2009, he has been professionally active in Corfu as a designer and supervisor of Electromechanical, energy and environmental installations in a wide range of technical and construction projects. 

As a forensics investigator of the Ministry of Justice, he collaborates with the Fire Service, the Hellenic Police and the Central Port Authority of Corfu, undertaking cases of urban/forest fires, floods and personnel accidents. 

He also demonstrates years of educational experience as a teacher in vocational high schools (SAEK, IEK and EPAS), teaching the subjects of electrical installations, occupational health and safety, fire protection, electronic security systems, as well as energy and environmental subjects, having authored more than 10 technical books. 

He has also been a speaker and has published scientific papers at international conferences in the fields of energy efficiency, new building materials, environmental design and fire protection of buildings, while he is one of the authors of the collective volume “Our buildings, climate change, the energy we need” (Malliaris Education Publications — ISBN: 9789606444128), participating with two chapters examining climate change, the phenomena of forest fires and floods, with Corfu as a characteristic case study.

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Eugenio Quintieri

Managing Director of Fire Safe Europe

Eugenio Quintieri is the Managing Director of Fire Safe Europe, the European organisation aiming to improve the fire safety of buildings. Eugenio has ten years of experience in European affairs and, since 2017, has been an active political leader within the European construction sector, successfully representing the business interests of SMEs in particular. Eugenio holds a Master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe and speaks fluent English, French and Spanish and his native Italian.
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Christos Chatziastrou

Chemist, MSc. in Building Materials Chemistry, Technical Support Director of FIBRAN

Christos Chatziastrou is a Chemist, a graduate of the University of Patras, and, following a European Union scholarship, holds an MSc in Building Materials Chemistry from the University of Kent, UK. He has over 35 years of professional, scientific, and applied experience in the construction sector. Since 1991, he has been active in the formulation and production of building materials, building pathology, and the technical design of complex construction projects. He has played an active institutional role in the development of technical standards, professional frameworks, and evaluation systems through collaborations with national standardization, qualification, and research bodies, contributing to the transfer of scientific knowledge into regulatory and applied practice. At a professional level, he has supported the technical and business development of leading building materials industries, including FIBRAN, MAPEI, TITAN, and ISOMAT. His scientific contribution includes participation in national and European research projects with universities and research institutions, as well as the authorship of numerous scientific and technical articles focusing on hygrothermal behaviour, failure mechanisms, and material and system compatibility. In parallel, he has extensive experience in developing educational content and training and certification systems for construction professionals, in cooperation with TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS, TÜV NORD, DQS, GSEVEE, and PSEM.

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Information

Moments 2024

Program

Speakers

Venue

Speakers of the 4th InternationalConference for the FireProtection of Structures:

Aikaterini Arnaouti

Loukas Aronis

Matthaios Vlachakis

Vasiliki Georgountzou

Athanasios Giannadakis

Dimitris Dimitriadis

Anna Ioannidou-Kati

Apostolos Kaloutsas

Petros Karatzas

Eirini Marinaki

Michael Mavroulidis

Panagiotis Megalooikonomou

Georgios D. Oktapotis

Kyriakos Papaioannou

Petsas Ch. Dimitrios - Fire Captain

Andreas Poulis

Michael E. Spingos

Andreas Tsichlis

Michail Chalaris

Christos Chatziastrou

Konstantinos Chotzoglou

Oana Badescu

Ing. Tomas Krchnak

Viktor Kryvenko

Emmie Panagopoulos

Eugenio Quintieri

Radek Sikorski

Sponsors:

ELIPYKA

Member of the Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe

Speakers of the 4th International
Conference for the Fire
Protection of Structures: