10th European Conference on Protective Clothing
Protection challenges in a changing world
May 9 - 12, 2023
incl. Firefighter Theme Day on Thursday, May 11
The Netherlands | 2023
Organizing institute: Netherlands Institute for Public Safety
Location: Netherlands Institute for Public Safety, Arnhem, Netherlands (Kemperbergerweg 783, 6816 RW Arnhem)
The institute is located close to the oldest (and biggest) National Park in the Netherlands. Nearby are many campings and hotels. However, they are still some kilometers away from the conference location. If you select other than the conference hotel (https://ecpc.nipv.nl/practical-information/) you can always also check if there is a possibility to borrow or rent a bike during your stay. Some additional information on the location, travel etc. can be also found in this updated introduction that was presented on the last conference: ECPC2023 NIPV.
Conference information is available at the conference site. Save the dates, and check for updates through the given link.
Important dates
Submission of abstracts opens on September 15, 2022
Abstract submission is closed! January 30, 2023
Confirmation of the contribution acceptance February 28, 2023
Deadline for receipt of registration forms March 27, 2023
Submission of final abstracts or full papers April 16, 2023
Conference start May 9, 2023
Conference end May 12, 2023
Abstract submission is closed and the last reviews were sent to the authors in week 8. Submission of updated abstracts is possible until April 16, on the EasyChair platform.
The abstract template in Word format can be downloaded here.
Information for sponsors is available at https://ecpc.nipv.nl/sponsors/
The preliminary program overview can be seen below.
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Tuesday, May 9 |
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14:30-15:15 |
Conference opening, presentation of the sponsors, announcements |
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15:15-16:15 |
Keynote 1 |
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16:30-17:15 |
Session 1 |
Innovative protective products |
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20:00-21:30 |
Get-together at Hotel Haarhuis |
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Wednesday, May 10 |
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08:30-10:00 |
Keynote 2 & Session 2 |
Physiological impact of protective clothing and environment |
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10:30-12:00 |
Session 3 |
Digital Human Models and Virtual Ergonomics of PPE Systems |
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13:00-14:30 |
Session 4 |
Manikins and models & Main poster session (with coffee break until 15:00) |
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15:00-16:30 |
Session 5 |
New materials and evaluation methods |
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16:45-17:45 |
ESPC General Assembly for all participants |
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Thursday, May 11 |
Firefighter Theme Day |
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08:30-08:45 |
Opening of the Day, presentation of the relevant sponsors, announcements |
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08:45-10:00 |
Keynote 3 & Session 6 |
Wildland firefighting and other operational conditions |
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10:30-12:00 |
Session 7 |
Ergonomic testing and human studies of clothing systems |
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13:00-14:30 |
Session 8 |
Evaluation of firefighter clothing materials performance |
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15:00-16:30 |
Session 9 |
Smart protection and innovative solutions in firefighter protection |
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16:30-22:00 |
Social event in Open air museum - conference dinner (optional) |
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Friday, May 12 |
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08:30-10:00 |
Keynote 4 & Session 10 |
Sustainability in protective clothing and equipment |
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10:30-12:00 |
Session 11 |
Medical protection - innovation in production and respiratory protection |
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12:00-12:30 |
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Closing of the conference (incl. announcement of the next conference) |
The gold sponsors of the conference are
The silver sponsor of the conference is
The bronze sponsors of the conference are
