UL Standards & Engagement will convene leaders in the aviation industry for a critical conversation on passenger and cargo safety at the 2026 Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP) Summit in Frankfurt.
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15/Terminal 1, 60549
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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¿Qué es TRIP?
Los incendios de baterías de iones de litio en los aviones representan un importante problema de seguridad tanto para los vuelos de pasajeros como para los de carga. UL Standards & Engagement ha trabajado con el sector de la aviación en el desarrollo del Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP), un programa de notificación voluntaria centrado en comprender mejor los incidentes con baterías de iones de litio y los problemas de seguridad relacionados.
About the 2026 TRIP Summit
The TRIP Summit brings together international aviation safety experts – TRIP participants, passenger and cargo operators, regulators, manufacturers, researchers, and safety organizations – to exchange knowledge and drive progress.
Our Goal
The challenge of safely transporting lithium‑ion cells, batteries, and battery‑powered products continues to evolve as technologies, volumes, and shipping practices change. In response, the TRIP Summit is expanding its program to examine these issues in greater depth and to strengthen shared understanding across the aviation ecosystem.
Since its launch, TRIP has grown to include 35 air carriers and a broad range of aviation stakeholders. While participation has been largely based in North America, thermal runaway incidents represent a global risk that affects passenger airlines, cargo carriers, and the aviation system worldwide.
The goal of the TRIP Summit is to encourage broader international participation and foster collaboration across regions and sectors by creating a forum for sharing data, experiences, and best practices. Additionally, by expanding global engagement, the TRIP Summit aims to strengthen safety measures, improve risk mitigation strategies, and better address lithium‑ion battery transport challenges across the aviation industry.
Temas del orden del día
La cumbre contará con diversas presentaciones y debates dirigidos por expertos sobre temas clave como:
- A look at evolving lithium‑ion battery transport risks and thermal runaway behavior in aviation
- Regulatory perspectives and global developments
- Panel discussions with passenger and cargo carriers on real‑world operational challenges and lessons learned
- Data‑driven insights from TRIP
- Technical discussions on detection, suppression, and mitigation of lithium‑ion battery fires onboard aircraft
- Perspectives from industry experts and first responders on preparedness and incident response
- Strategies to advance safety beyond compliance, including design, behavior, and collaboration approaches
Program Leads and Onsite Team
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David Wroth
Senior Director of TRIP
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Bob McClelland
Senior Program Manager of Transportation Safety
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Matt Pasha
Director of TRIP and Technology & Systems
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Dra. Denice Durrant
Director de Ingeniería y Ciencia de Datos
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Sarah Shields
Director de Comunicación y Divulgación
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Anna Schnerre
Lead Quantitative Insights Analyst
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Emma Ward
Qualitative Insights Analyst
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