07/04/2026
APIRA's CEO, Iosif Koutsoumbidis FCCA, MSc, MBA had the privilege of participating in the 4th ELIPYKA International Conference in Athens.
The conference brought together scientists, engineers, industry leaders, public authorities, Fire Service representatives, insurance stakeholders, and other key actors working at the intersection of fire safety and resilience.
It was a valuable opportunity to exchange views with distinguished professionals, including Dr. Ioannis Kontoulis, President of ELIPYKA; Prof. Dionysios Kolaitis of the National Technical University of Athens; and Prof. Panos Kotsovinos of the University of Patras, as well as senior executives, institutional representatives, and members of the ELIPYKA Board of Directors.
A key part of APIRA’s presence at the conference was the discussion around our recent analysis combining the new National Fire Risk Map with statistical data.
The conclusion is striking:
Approximately 75% of both Greece’s population and its residential buildings are located within high fire-risk zones.
This finding changes the focus of the conversation. The issue is no longer limited to emergency response. It is about preparedness, reducing exposure, and protecting residential assets before a wildfire occurs.
For us at APIRA, this reinforces a core belief: the future of fire safety for residential buildings lies in prevention-led thinking, practical resilience, and innovative protection systems designed for real-world risk. We are proud to contribute to this important shift.
