Since the inaugural event in 1992, the symposium organized by the Asia-Oceania Association for Fire Science and Technology (AOAFST) under the auspices of the International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) has become an important scientific gathering. It aligns with the mid-cycle of the IAFSS international symposia, fostering continuous dialogue within the field.

The triennial symposium has been hosted in many different countries in Asia, as follows:

This year's symposium will showcase a strong lineup of peer-reviewed paper presentations and keynote lectures by distinguished fire researchers from around the world, along with poster sessions that cover a diverse range of topics within the field..