21st European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials - FRPM2027
Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric materials are so deeply integrated into modern life that we often overlook how dependent we have become on them. They are found in our homes, workplaces, vehicles, communication systems, energy technologies, and medical devices. Their versatility has transformed society and continues to enable innovation across virtually every sector.
With this widespread use comes responsibility. Polymer science is increasingly called upon to address major societal challenges, including safety, sustainability, and resource efficiency. Among these challenges, fire safety remains of paramount importance. Every year, fires around the world remind us of the devastating human, environmental, and economic consequences that can arise when materials fail under fire conditions.
At the same time, the development of flame-retardant solutions can no longer focus solely on performance. New materials and technologies must also respond to growing environmental concerns, stricter regulations, and the need for a more circular use of resources. The future of fire-retardant polymeric materials lies in solutions that combine effectiveness, safety, sustainability, and recyclability.
For more than forty years, the FRPM conference series has accompanied the scientific and technological progress of this field. Since the first 1987 meeting, organized in Saint Denis by Professor Bernard Martel, FRPM has provided a forum where researchers, industrial scientists, and students can share ideas, discuss challenges, and shape future directions. The history of FRPM reflects the evolution of flame-retardant polymer science itself, from its early developments to today's multidisciplinary and sustainability-driven approaches.
As FRPM returns to Italy, we also wish to celebrate the remarkable journey of this conference series. Over four decades, the meeting has travelled across Europe and beyond, bringing together generations of scientists who have contributed to advancing knowledge in the field. We invite you to explore the history of FRPM and, where possible, to help us preserve its collective memory by sharing documents, photographs, and personal recollections from past editions.
Following the tradition of this travelling conference, FRPM2027 will bring together participants from Europe and from all parts of the world, continuing its role as a reference meeting for the international fire-retardant polymer community.
The conference will take place from 20 to 23 July 2027 in the historic Ca’ Granda, the Renaissance building that houses the University of Milan headquarter in the heart of the city. The University has a long-standing tradition of research in polymer science and flame retardancy and is pleased to welcome the international FRPM community for this occasion. We are confident that you will enjoy the vibrant spirit of Milan, where culture, industry, and research blend to create a unique and inspiring experience.
We warmly invite you to join us at FRPM2027 to exchange knowledge, build collaborations, and contribute to the next advances in fire-retardant polymeric materials.
We look forward to welcoming you to Milan.
Jenny Alongi & Elisabetta Ranucci
Congress Chairs
40 Years of FRPM
Help us preserve the history of the conference series. Visit the FRPM Heritage page and contribute documents, photographs, and memories from previous editions.