The event - which is recognized as the top source of the latest technical information on fire protection with water mist - will be as international as ever.
IWMA expects between 120 and 150 delegates from all four corners of the world. Speakers will talk about the latest developments in the field of fire protection with water mist.
All attendees will get the chance to exchange ideas, to get updated, to network, to meet major researchers, manufacturers and distributors and to visit the exhibition which will run alongside the conference.
In 2026, a new element will be part of the conference: a 1.5-day CPD training course!
Please note: The ticket shop is now open. Click HERE to buy your ticket(s)!
The early bird period (during which IWMA will offer tickets at reduced prices) will end on 15th August at 23.59 (CEST)! The ticket shop will close on 2nd October at noon (CEST)!
DRESS CODE: We suggest casual business attire! And it may make sense to dress in layers as one can never be sure about the temperature in the conference room!
... will be The Grand Hotel International Prague (Koulova 15, Prague 6, Czech Republic).
It offers ideal conference facilities, is ideally situated between Vaclav Havel Airport and the old city centre (and is thus a great starting point to explore the sights of this beautiful city in the heart of Europe). To watch a video showing the hotel, please click HERE!
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025, is an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. It requires travelers to register facial images and fingerprints at kiosks or counters. Full implementation is expected by April 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at a Schengen country, non-exempt travelers will need to use automated kiosks (where available) or desks to register their data. There is no fee for this registration.
The 25th International Water Mist Conference will as always be a host to a vast multitude of topics. Here some examples:
For the detailed programme (subject to changes), please click HERE! (Please note: the programme will be available soon, no later than 1st July)
Please note:
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
THE TICKET SHOP IS OPEN BETWEEN 15TH APRIL AND 2ND OCTOBER (NOON)! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKET(S)!
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025, is an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. It requires travelers to register facial images and fingerprints at kiosks or counters. Full implementation is expected by April 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at a Schengen country, non-exempt travelers will need to use automated kiosks (where available) or desks to register their data. There is no fee for this registration.
VID Firekill
3MON is a technology-driven fire safety company redefining how organizations approach fire protection. Rather than focusing on a single suppression method, we integrate advanced technologies, smart detection, and innovative concepts such as our FireTec Concept™ to maximize response effectiveness when seconds matter.
Our expertise spans from fire detection and water mist systems to specialized solutions for high-risk environments, including electromobility and energy storage. What differentiates 3MON is our holistic approach: we combine engineering, real-world operational insight, and continuous education to ensure systems not only exist—but perform when truly needed.
We work closely with industrial partners, public institutions, and emergency services, delivering tailored solutions that enhance resilience and safety. By merging innovation with practical application, 3MON aims to shift fire protection from a regulatory obligation to a proactive, performance-driven discipline.
The Aquapix high pressure nozzle is made of high-quality acid-resistant steel. All nozzle components are manufactured in the EU. The product is assembled in Finland according to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system. Aquapix is fire tested (OH1) by IFAB GmbH in Germany, Baltic Fire Laboratory in Poland and component tested by Eurofins in Finland.
The Aquapix high-pressure water mist nozzle is patented worldwide. Behind the commercialisation of this innovation are five pioneers in the fire sprinkler installation industry, with a combined experience of more than 120 years in sprinkler and water mist installation and a strong understanding of the day-to-day needs of the installer.
As a result of collaboration and expertise, the Aquapix brand was created, ushering in a new customer-friendly era for high-pressure water mist.
Aquapix is a trademark of Finnish company Firex Oy (Ltd).
We are a leading international manufacturer of firefighting systems with high-pressure water mist. We provide high-quality firefighting systems and customized turn-key solutions for planners, manufacturers and operators of buildings, machines and plants. The individual analysis of customer applications allows us to provide competent advice and cost-optimised solutions.
With leading partners from research as well as fire brigades and fire safety institutes, we maintain excellent relationships with an ongoing basis.
FIPE specializes in the development, production and distribution of a high-pressure pipe fitting system. The FIPE fittings fulfill a wide range of requirements from various industry applications. The efficient, safe and highly mobile FIPE system offers a beneficial alternative to traditional pipe connection technologies such as welding, flanging and flaring as well as cutting ring fittings.
FIPE presents its customized fittings for high-pressure water mist systems in order to reduce the total amount of fittings and optimise the cost-value ratio for each pipe installation project. / fipe-system.com
Backed by technical integrity, engineering expertise, and science-based testing standards, FM Approvals evaluates loss prevention products used to protect commercial and industrial facilities.
We set the benchmark for loss prevention product performance and help manufacturers facilitate innovation to advance property loss prevention. FM Approvals is recognized and respected worldwide with accreditations from more than 30 domestic and international organizations.
The 60,000+ FM Approved products listed in the Approval Guide are produced by manufacturers based in more than 70 countries.
FOGTEC Fire Protection with headquarter in Cologne, Germany, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of water mist fire protection systems with more than 25 years of experience. The wide range of customized high-pressure firefighting systems is used for a large variety of building applications and protection of industrial fire risks as well as upcoming challenges, e.g. in conjunction with Li-Ion batteries.
With more than 50 licensed partners as well as own offices in Mumbai/India and Shanghai/China FOGTEC services customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and America.
The FOGTEC service portfolio includes full-service solutions from consultancy, supply of components and complete systems up to installation and maintenance of specialized detection and water mist fire protection systems. FOGTEC systems protect thousands of fire risks in buildings and different industries all over the globe. For more information visit www.fogtec.com.
At iCO®, we focus on protecting people from fires in their homes with next-generation domestic and residential fire suppression solutions.
Driven by constant research and development, we deliver advanced water mist systems that ensure rapid, reliable fire protection while dramatically reducing water usage and environmental impact. Installed in over 5000 homes across the UK, our cost-effective, British-made technology is trusted by fire risk professionals, architects, and developers alike.
A commitment to continuous innovation ensures every iCO® installation provides superior safety, efficiency, and peace of mind. By seamlessly integrating into a wide range of building types, our products stand ready to protect lives in even the most challenging environments.
We’re proud to redefine the future of fire safety through adaptability, reliability, and sustainability.
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing.
With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers' mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as AquaMist, Tyco®, Ansul®, Grinnell®, Simplex®, YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
AquaMist is part of the fire suppression portfolio of products from Johnson Controls. There are three AquaMist technologies; AquaMist ULF, a low-pressure Water Mist system, AquaMist FOG, a high-pressure Water Mist system and AquaMist SONIC, a hybrid (Water and Nitrogen) solution. Each solution provides protection for a wide range of applications, including industrial oil fryers, machinery spaces, building protection, cable tunnels and data centers. For more information, visit www.tycoaquamist.com.
Marioff was founded in 1985 and is the leading developer of water mist fire protection technology and supplying system solutions worldwide under the brand HI-FOG®. Our innovative HI-FOG water mist fire protection system safely controls and suppresses fire using significantly less water than conventional sprinkler systems, reducing water damage, cleanup time and operational downtime. Our team has worked for decades to keep people and businesses safe with no compromises. Marioff employs approximately 700 people who handle the complete value chain, from idea, development, and manufacturing to the sales, and servicing of our products. The international company with Nordic roots has HQ and manufacturing facility in Finland. For more information, visit marioff.com
Tube-Mac® Piping Technologies specializes in the installation of non-welded piping systems while specializing in stainless steel piping for Water Mist applications. We possess extensive experience in installing Water Mist systems, utilizing our own fittings ranging from 10 mm to 6”, with a minimum working pressure of 140 bar. Our comprehensive services include project management, system design, prefabricated piping solutions, and complete installation support. We produce non-welded components and accessories, including Pyplok, 37° Flare Flanges and our recently acquired PreFiS Fittings.
The Tube-Mac® PreFiS fitting features a unique design with four inner metal rings, ensuring secure bonding of every tube. Multi-certified, PreFiS is engineered specifically for water mist systems rated up to 140 bar. Fittings are available in a variety of forms and sizes, in both carbon and stainless steel. Originally invented in Germany in 1996, the PreFiS product has been continually enhanced to meet modern standards, including improved tools and pumps. Over the past 29 years, PreFiS fittings have been installed on cruise vessels, intuitional buildings, tunnels, and a wide range of other water mist systems.
Prevent Systems is a Norwegian leading manufacturer of automatic fire suppression systems based on low-pressure water mist. More than 30 years of research and development experience enables us to deliver innovative, patented fire protection technology to secure the fast-growing residential market, the commercial ordinary hazard market including parking car garages, as well as protection of aircraft in hangars.
Our distribution partners work with companies that possess the approvals from the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to design, install and maintain automatic fire suppression systems.
Prevent Systems is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we were the first company to obtain LPCB certification of water mist nozzles, listed on RedBookLive.com.
For more information or interest in becoming a distribution partner, please visit us at www.prevent-systems.com.
With 35 years of expertise in water mist fire suppression, Ultra Fog continues to advance through innovation and engineering excellence. The company specialises in delivering certified, high-performance fire protection solutions across key sectors including marine, offshore, power generation, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
From vessels and offshore platforms to power plants, tunnels, trains, and specialist vehicles, Ultra Fog systems are designed to perform in demanding and high-risk settings. The same precision and reliability extend to industrial, commercial, and residential applications, protecting assets such as data centres, hospitals, care homes, multi-purpose commercial developments, and residential properties where safety and continuity are critical.
Ultra Fog’s approach is defined by flexibility and technical expertise, enabling tailored solutions to meet individual project requirements. Its high-performance nozzle technology — capable of covering up to 48 m² per unit — combined with comprehensive lifecycle support, ensures both efficiency and long-term reliability.
Operating under the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, Ultra Fog systems are certified by leading international marine and land authorities and comply with CEN/TS 14972 standards.
With a strong global presence and a commitment to quality without compromise, Ultra Fog delivers fire protection solutions that set the standard for performance and dependability.
VID FIREKILL ApS is a worldwide leading manufacturer of low pressure water mist systems, tested and certified for most demanding fire test protocols on the market.
Key approvals in the company porfolio to mention:
VID FIREKILL is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and conduct ongoing production and quality control. We worldwide sales with an extensive distributor network with presence also in Czech and Slovakia. Contact our team at www.vidfirekill.com
THE #IWMC2026 HONORARY SPONSORS:
THE TICKET SHOP IS OPEN BETWEEN 15TH APRIL AND 2ND OCTOBER (NOON)!
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We would like to make you aware of the following:
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025, is an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. It requires travelers to register facial images and fingerprints at kiosks or counters. Full implementation is expected by April 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at a Schengen country, non-exempt travelers will need to use automated kiosks (where available) or desks to register their data. There is no fee for this registration.
A printed programme will be available for you upon your arrival at the registration desk in Prague.
Please note:
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
All abstracts are viewed and evaluated by the IWMA Scientific Council:
The members of the IWMA Scientific Council are (from left to right): Chairman Kemal Sarp Arsava (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Magnus Arvidson (RISE Sweden), Are Brandt (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Arnaud Breton (CNPP), Siaka Dembele (Kingston University London) and Xiangyang Zhou (FM Approvals)
The IWMA Scientific Council is also the body that evaluates the submissions for the Ragnar Wighus Award.
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
The address of the conference hotel is: Koulova 15, Prague 6, Czech Republic.
Telephone: +420 (0) 267036113
reservations: reservation@internationalprague.cz
reception: hotel@internationalprague.cz
To have a first look at the conference hotel, please click HERE!
To book your room, please click HERE! Or here: Booking Search – Grand hotel International Prague **** - Rooms
check-in: 15.00
check-out: 11.00
Regarding parking:
The hotel offers parking but cannot pre-book spaces. The costs are 390.00 CZK / day.
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
... is a 4-star hotel in Prague. Please note what it has to offer:
To book your room, please click HERE!
check-in: 15.00
check-out: 11.00
Regarding payments for the accommodation: The Grand Hotel International accepts credit cards.
Address: Koulova 15, Prague 6, Czech Republic, telephone: +420 (0) 267036113
Other useful pieces of information:
We recommend booking taxis - from the airport or Ceske Drahy - in advance via suitable apps (Uber or Bolt … fare prices vary).
Please note: The Czech currency is Czech crowns!
Regarding parking:
The hotel offers parking but cannot pre-book spaces. The costs are 390.00 CZK / day.
To access the hotel's webpage, please click HERE!
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025, is an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. It requires travelers to register facial images and fingerprints at kiosks or counters. Full implementation is expected by April 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at a Schengen country, non-exempt travelers will need to use automated kiosks (where available) or desks to register their data. There is no fee for this registration.
the final version of your presentation is due on 1st October.
After the conference your presentation (and your paper) will be published on the IWMA webpage. If you’d rather it is not, please inform the IWMA head office.
Please let the IWMA head office know if you will be using the PC that will be provided or if you will use your own laptop. If videos are included, it is in most cases better to use your own computer. If you would like to use your own device, please also bring e.g. the necessary cables!
There will be a technician assisting you during the conference whom you can approach with your questions and requests!
No matter whether you choose to use the PC provided or not: Please bring your presentation on a memory stick and have it with you in the conference room!
A photographer will take pictures of you giving your presentation. You will receive a selection after the conference! IWMA will use the photos for publications in magazines and on their webpage. If you do not want your picture to be published, please inform IWMA!
You have 30 minutes (amount of time may have to be amended. Please check the programme for length of slots) for your presentation. This includes the q&a session!
Please stick to facts and figures and be the expert you are! The audience seeks knowledge and wants to be updated, they do not appreciate commercial presentations!
You may use the IWMA powerpoint template, but you do not have to. Please get in touch and I will send it to you! If you do not wish to use the template, IWMA would however kindly ask you to implement the IWMA or event logo. Please write to info@iwma.net and request the logos.
Please check the programme a few days before the conference as the time of your slot may have changed. You can find the programme on the IWMA webpage once it is published.
The price of your ticket depends on whether you would like to submit a paper together with your presentation (450 € for presentation only / 350 € for presentation and paper)
Should you wish to submit a paper, please stick to the following specifications:
For further details you may wish to consult this article which was published in the Washington Post:
Dear Sponsors, please send your goods - the products, brochures etc. you want to showcase during the conference - to the following address:
The Grand Hotel International Prague
Attn: Jan Mašita
Koulova 5, Prague 6, Czech Republic
tel: + 420 (0) 739095507 - e-mail: jm@czechinn.cz
(Please find your delivery label HERE!)
Please inform staff about bulky deliveries! And please let the hotel know in advance how many parcels you intend to ship to the conference hotel! Please inform the hotel also about the delivery date and time!
And please make sure that deliveries will not arrive before 5th October! (not more than 48 hours prior to the event)
The exhibition area is inside rooms Neklan + Vlasta + Bivoj. The tables will be marked. Your parcels will be placed next to your table.
The conference will take place in rooms Libuše + Bruncvík + Přemysl.
The set-up times for the exhibition are:
All exhibitors having booked a courier to pick up their materials are kindly requested to:
Please note: Neither the hotel nor the organizer of IWMC 2026 can be made responsible for any losses or damage to any of the materials before, during or after the event!
(Please find a delivery label HERE!)
To download the sponsorship booking form please click HERE!
To download the honorary sponsorship booking form please click HERE!
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net.
The members of the IWMA Board of Directors are:
Luciano Nigro (Jensen Hughes)
The invitation as well as the first draft of the agenda for the member meeting will be sent out on 6th August 2026! (Deadline for suggestions: 10th September 2026)
The final version of the agenda will be circulated on 17th September 2026!
Our contact person at The Grand Hotel International is:
Jan Mašita
The Grand Hotel International Prague
Koulova 15, Prague 6, Czech Republic
tel: +420 (0) 739095507
email: jm@czechinn.cz
For the evening after the 2026 IWMA member meeting, the IWMA Board of Directors have booked a table for dinner at the "t.b.d.". Tickets for this evening out can be bought where you have bought your conference tickets.
And HERE is the flyer with the details! (to be published at a later date!)
Please inform the IWMA head office about special dietary requirements before 18th September!
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net!
If you will stay in Prague after the conference (because your flight back home does not leave until the next morning or you will stay for the weekend to enjoy the sights of the city), you can join Max Lakkonen (IWMA President) and Bettina McDowell (CEO) for dinner.
Please note: The dinner is a self-payer event! Tickets are available at 125.00 € each.
To buy your ticket for this dinner, please go to the ticket shop which is now open! (The ticket shop will close on 2nd October at noon / CEST!)
We plan to either go to a restaurant offering traditional Czech food or on a dinner cruise on the Moldova.
A flyer with more details will be published soon.
Please inform IWMA about any dietary requirements as soon as you have bought your ticket / no later than 18th September!
Please note: the number of ticket may be limited!
It will (most probably) not be possible to buy a ticket for that evening at the conference. All tickets need (ideally) to be booked in advance!
If you have any questions, please write to info@iwma.net.
Bettina McDowell
IWMA – International Water Mist Association
Poststrasse 33
20354 Hamburg
Germany
mobile: +49 (0) 174 3013878
Mail: info@iwma.net
Cancellation: If after registration you find yourself being unable to attend the conference, you may change the name of the attendee without any additional costs. Cancellation less than four weeks prior to the conference will be charged with 20% of the conference fee. Cancellation less than one week prior to the conference will be charged with 50% of the conference fee. There will be no refund if you cancel your registration later than 2nd October 2026 (noon)!
Force Majeur: IWMA cannot be held liable for any event that may occur due to force majeur that may lead to changes of programme, cancellation of services and additional costs to attendees.
Data privacy policy: IWMA as organizer of the conference will use the attendees' data to process the registrations and to organize the conference. Furthermore, IWMA would like to provide information about future events and latest development in the field of fire protection and will therefore add the attendees' names and e-mail addresses to the e-shot mailing list. If you should disagree now or later, please send a short notice to info@iwma.net
Attendee List: Shortly before the beginning of the conference an attendee list will be distributed via e-mail. There will be no e-mail addresses on this list. However, IWMA will hand out contact details when asked for. If you do not want your contact details to be handed out to third parties, please send a short notice to the IWMA headquarter.
Photos: During the conference photos will be taken. These photos may be used at a later stage in articles for magazines, to promote future IWMA events etc. If you should disagree with your images in general or particular images being used for such purposes, please send a short notice to the IWMA headquarter.
Copyright: IWMA / N.N.
Registration / Acceptance of new members: Delegates may only register as members, and profit from the special prices which are reserved for IWMA members, if they have been accepted by the board AND have paid their membership fee. This obviously only goes for new members who have applied for their IWMA membership just before the conference.
All pictures in this conference section showing The Grand Hotel International were kindly provided by the copyright owner The Grand Hotel International!
Photo in "Overview": Bettina McDowell and The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Photos in "IWMC 2025 - The Schedule", "Registration", "Information for Speakers" and "Information for Sponsors": IWMA / Valentyna Rostovikova
Photos in "Attendee List": IWMA / Valentyna Rostovikova and The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Photos in "Accommodation", "The Venue" and "Travel Information": The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Photos in "Conference Programme": IWMA / Ana Avendano Davila, private (2x), IWMA, IWMA / Marco ter Beek, private (2x)
Photos in "Board and Member Meeting": private, IWMA / Jan Kulke (4x), private, IWMA / Jan Kulke (2x), IWMA Ana Avendano Davila, private
Photos in "How was Antwerp": IWMA / Valentyna Rostovikova
Photos in "Things to do in Manchester": Bettina McDowell
Photos in "Conference Secretariat": private, HBC (2x)
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launched on October 12, 2025, is an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. It requires travelers to register facial images and fingerprints at kiosks or counters. Full implementation is expected by April 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at a Schengen country, non-exempt travelers will need to use automated kiosks (where available) or desks to register their data. There is no fee for this registration.
