The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA), held the curtain raiser for UFSEC 2026, which is poised to be North India's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to industrial safety, fire safety, and disaster response. The two-day event is scheduled for July 10-11, 2026, at Hall No. 1, India Expo Centre & Mart, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, starting at 10:00 am.
Industry Leaders Discuss Preparedness
The curtain raiser brought together key industry figures to deliberate on strengthening India's readiness against fire incidents, industrial hazards, and natural disasters. Speakers highlighted recent fires in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and other states, concluding that minimizing risks to life and property hinges on knowledge of fire prevention and rapid response.
Attendees included Mr. Hemant Sapra, Co-Chairman, Uttar Pradesh State Chapter, PHDCCI & Promoter, Karam Group; Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI; Dr. S.P. Garg, Advisor, DSS and Former Executive Director, GAIL; Mr. P.K. Goswami, Deputy Director (ISH), DISH- Govt of NCT Delhi; Mr. Vicky Gupta, Vice President, SAMA; and Mr. Kaushik Fuloria, Deputy Resident Director, PHDCCI.
Exhibition Features Over 100 Exhibitors
PHDCCI announced that the exhibition will host over 100 exhibitors showcasing advanced safety products, AI-based technologies, and solutions for fire safety, industrial safety, and disaster response. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The conference will feature expert panel discussions and technical sessions on emerging safety challenges and best practices.
Quotes from Key Speakers
Mr. Hemant Sapra stated, "The Curtain Raiser event today is the reflection of our collective commitment to making safety a national priority. This exhibition and conference will bring together government agencies, industry leaders, manufacturers, and safety professionals on one platform to strengthen India's safety ecosystem."
Mr. Vicky Gupta emphasized innovation: "Safety begins with awareness. Through knowledge-sharing, innovation, exhibitions, and industry collaboration, we aim to empower individuals and organisations to prevent accidents, respond effectively to disasters, and adopt safer workplace practices."
Dr. S.P. Garg noted, "Industrial safety is entering a new era where technology, policy, and collaboration must work hand in hand. By leveraging AI, drones, modern safety standards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Code while nurturing a safety-first mindset, we can build a culture where safety becomes an instinct."
Dr. Jatinder Singh added, "Today's Curtain Raiser event enables discussions that focus on the importance of collaboration between government, industries and experts. It sets the standard for the upcoming conference that will become a significant platform for sharing knowledge and discussing policy."
Conference Themes and Support
The conference will focus on three major themes: Fire Safety, Industrial Safety, and Disaster Response. Topics include preventive safety measures, implementation of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, emergency responses, disaster resilience, and the role of emerging technologies in risk mitigation.
The initiative is supported by the National Disaster Management Authorities, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Invest UP Department of Labour, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Fire & Emergency Services, and the Industry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Through this curtain raiser, SAMA and PHDCCI reaffirmed their commitment to providing preventive solutions and invited industries, safety professionals, institutions, and the public to participate in the exhibition and conference, aiming to promote awareness, preparedness, and adoption of world-class safety practices nationwide.
