CTIF Forest Fire Commission Meeting – Brussels, 27–30 April 2026
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The CTIF Forest Fire Commission will convene in Brussels from 27 to 30 April 2026 for a three‑day program combining operational updates, expert presentations, guided visits, and strategic discussions on future CTIF initiatives. Delegates from across Europe are warmly invited to participate.
Day 1 – Arrival in Brussels
Monday, 27 April 2026
Participants arrive in Brussels and check in at their hotel. Optional informal networking and dinner will be available for those arriving early and wishing to connect ahead of the main meeting.
Day 2 – Main Meeting
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – Brussels
Morning Session
08:30 – 09:00 Arrival of the delegation
CTIF Forest Fire Commission – Session I
09:00 – 10:30
- 09:00 – 09:20 | Opening Remarks & Welcome
- 09:20 – 09:40 | Member State Updates
- 09:40 – 10:00 | Operational Challenges 2025 – Greece
- 10:00 – 10:20 | Smoke Toxicity in Operations – France
- 10:20 – 10:30 | Discussion & Wrap‑up
10:30 – 12:00
Presentation by SAFE Brussels Guided tour of the crisis rooms
12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch
Brasserie de la Presse 100 Rue Royale Tel: +32 220 150 85
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 14:00 Return & informal discussions
CTIF Forest Fire Commission – Session II
14:00 – 17:00
- 14:00 – 14:40 | Forest Fire Training in Italy – Belgium
- 14:40 – 15:20 | SIOEN
- 15:20 – 16:00 | MOSMART
- 16:00 – 16:40 | PERIMETER SOLUTIONS
- 16:40 – 17:00 | Future CTIF Initiatives – Final Discussion & Conclusions
17:00 End of meeting
- Return of badges
- Return to hotel
Day 3 – Visit to ERCC
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 – Brussels
Morning Session
08:30 – 09:00 Arrival of delegation
09:00 – 14:00 Visit to the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) Includes presentations and a guided tour
Day 4 – Departure
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Departure of participants