international_collaboration

World Fire Congress Opens in London With Delegates From 60+ Nations

World Fire Congress Opens in London With Delegates From 60+ Nations

London – September 12, 2026 -- Delegates from more than 60 nations opened the second edition of the World Fire Congress (WFC) in London on Sept. 8, 2026, convening fire and emergency service leaders, government officials, industry representatives, and academics for a two-day program aimed at coordinating global fire and life safety strategy.

UK's National Fire Chiefs Council hosts second global fire safety summit

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) serves as official host of the London Congress, with the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) -- a section of the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs -- acting as the WFC Secretariat. Phil Garrigan, Chair of the NFCC, said the scale, complexity and pace of challenges facing fire and rescue services worldwide is growing, making cross-border collaboration essential.

Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

Paris – – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale will open two professional accreditation days on September 17-18, 2026, granting industry access to 11 exhibition venues before the show opens to the public on September 19 and runs through December 13, 2026.

Professional accreditation grants early access to 120 artists' work across Lyon

Accreditation is mandatory and nominative for the September 17-18 professional days, with requests accepted through September 16, 2026. Accredited visitors gain access to the exhibition spaces during the trade days, the vernissage at Les Grandes Locos on September 18, and all venues during the first two public days, September 19-20. The professional program includes international meetings, networking sessions and artist dialogues, primarily staged at Les Grandes Locos.