Wildfire Technology Summit
Engage with Key Leaders on Ways to Prevent, Predict & Suppress Wildfires
April 21 - 23, 2026 | Sacramento, CA
April 21-22, 2026
Shaping the Future of Wildfire Prevention and Suppression
The IDGA Wildfire Technology Summit is where your expertise meets collective action. This is your opportunity to exchange ideas, discover cutting-edge technology, and form partnerships that accelerate real-world wildfire mitigation. From advanced detection systems to resilient infrastructure, every conversation and session is designed to help you lead the charge in transforming how we tackle wildfire challenges.
You'll connect with industry leaders, wildfire agencies, academia, and representatives from utilities and power companies, to collaboratively address and advance solutions for the prediction, prevention, detection, suppression, and mitigation of destructive wildfires. Join us in April 2026 for two powerful days of learning, collaboration, and strategic insight. Together, we’ll shape the future of wildfire management and technology development.
Meet our 2025 Speakers
Kim Zagaris
Wildfire Policy and Technology Director
Western Fire Chiefs Association
Jim Topoleski
Division Chief
San Bernardino County Fire
Chief Jeff Marsolais
Associate Deputy Chief of State, Private, and Tribal Forestry
US Forest Service
Sarah Fisher
National Director of Fire and Aviation Management
US Forest Service
Chief Joe Tyler
Director and Fire Chief
CAL FIRE
Mike Morgan
Director
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Mariana Ruiz-Temple
State Fire Marshal
Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal
George Geissler
Washington State Forester
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Scott Gregory
Deputy Director, Technology
CAL FIRE
Chief Jake Sjolund
Deputy Director, Fire Protection Programs
CAL FIRE
Sashi Sabaratnam
Chief, Wildfire & Climate Resiliency
Pacific Gas And Electric Co
Chris Vetromile
Manager, Wildfire Mitigation
Austin Energy
Chief Kevin Fetterman
Division Chief, Command and Emergency Planning Division
Orange County Fire Authority
Chief Lewis Broschard
Fire Chief
Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Blaine Wiggins
Senior Director IFMS
National Fire Safety Council
Chief Mario Rueda
Fire Chief
San Marino City Fire Department
Chief Mike Inman
Deputy Fire Chief
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Ian McCubbin
Project Manager and Systems Engineer
NASA
Chief Dennis Buchanan
Fire Chief
Long Beach Fire Department
Josh Harvey
Fire Management Bureau Chief
Idaho Department of Lands
Chief Dennis Buchanan
Fire Chief
Long Beach Fire Department
Chris Dilley
Field CTO/Chief Architect, State & Local Government
ServiceNow
David Scheurich
Staff Chief – Cooperative Fire Protection
CAL FIRE
Brian Collins
Executive Director
Earth Fire Alliance
Make sure to register before January 30, 2026
Secure an early pass and save up to $400!
Expand Your Knowledge Ahead of the Summit
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Wildfire Management Market Report 2024-2029: Selected Countries
This report delves into the global trends in the wildfire management industry, breakdowns on wildfire management spending by country, the latest wildfire management initiatives from utility companies, and so much more!
How to Bridge the Technology Gap in Wildfire Management
In an exclusive interview with Kevin Fetterman, Fire Division Chief for the Orange County Fire Authority, he discusses evaluating new technologies for fire departments, fostering effective collaboration between firefighters and IT, and overcoming key challenges in technology adoption
5 Technologies Leading the Way in Wildfire Prediction
The three key pillars of wildfire management are prediction, prevention, and suppression. This report analyzes the wildfire prediction solutions that are being implemented across the United States, including: sensors, Internet of Things, drones, wildfire modeling, and satellites
The Evolving Role of Utility Companies in Wildfire Prevention and Management
In a conversation with Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Mitigation Manager at Austin Energy, he outlines the technologies and strategies used for wildfire prediction and management, and highlights their collaborative efforts with partner agencies.
Download the 2025 Event Guide
Wondering What's In Store?
The Wildfire Technology Management Summit brings together over 300 senior agency leaders, program managers, and industry professionals to discuss the most important issues facing the wildfire community.
Over the course of two days, we will look at best practices for integrating data and emerging technology to advance wildfire mitigation efforts. That includes overviews of the use of geospatial technology and the use of drones and robotics.
Become A Sponsor
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsorship is the most effective solution to share your company’s idea to senior decision makers from the wildfire community, who are searching for actionable prevention, predictive, and suppression solutions to their current business challenges.
Wildfire Technology Management Summit will be attended by senior decision-makers and experts in the wildfire community, bringing together buyers and suppliers in one location. With tailored networking, sponsors can achieve the face-to-face contact that overcrowded tradeshows cannot deliver.
Exhibiting and Sponsorship options are extensive, and packages can be tailor-made to suit your individual company’s needs
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