Wildfire Technology Summit
Engage with Key Leaders on Ways to Prevent, Predict & Suppress Wildfires
April 21-22, 2026 | Kona Kai Hotel, San Diego, CA
April 21-22, 2026
Shaping the Future of Wildfire Prevention and Suppression
According to the UCLA Anderson School of Management, last year’s wildfires in LA caused between $76b-$133b in damages (source) and according to data from the University of Maryland, forest fires now burn more than twice as much tree cover each year as they did two decades ago (source). To put it simply, wildfires are more dangerous than ever and causing more damage than ever.
With that said, the technology to prevent and mitigate wildfires is improving rapidly. The market for the technology has grown to $10.9b in 2025 and is expected to grow to $25.3b by 2033 (source). That technology includes, early detection (sensors/satellite), AI, new retardant technology, aviation technology and more. With this technology available, the path to less dangerous wildfires is a possibility. Now it is up to the agencies, utility companies, and fire departments to adopt and implement the technology.
Meet Our 2026 Speakers
Kim Zagaris
Wildfire Policy and Technology Director
Western Fire Chiefs Association
Chief Mike Morgan
Director
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Tom Cwik
Chief Technology Officer
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Peyton Bennett
UAS Operations Manager
Florida Forest Service
Chuck Macfarland
Chief of Air Operations
City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept
Johnny Sabo
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Georgia Forestry Commission
Michael Norton
Director General, Northern Forestry Center
Canadian Forest Service
Dan McKeague
Director, Field Services & Innovation Center, National Technology & Development
US Forest Service (Subject to Final Approvals)
Chief Nick Schuler
Deputy Director
CAL FIRE
Ian McCubbin
Project Manager and Systems Engineer
NASA
Chief Scott Gregory
Deputy Director
CAL FIRE
Sean Allen
Chief, Forest Logistics & Support
Florida Forest Service
Chief Dan Munsey
Fire Chief
San Bernardino Fire Department
Chief Kevin Fetterman
Division Chief, Command and Emergency Planning Division
Orange County Fire Authority
Jamie Barnes
Forestry, Fire and State Lands Director
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Phillip Selegue
Staff Chief Intelligence
CAL FIRE
Sarah Fisher
National Director of Fire and Aviation Management
US Forest Service (Subject to Final Approvals)
Lisa Lien-Mager
Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience
California Natural Resources Agency
Chief David Scheurich
Staff Chief – Cooperative Fire Protection
CAL FIRE
Dustin Miller
Director
Idaho Department of Lands
Chief Brian Marshall
Fire and Rescue Chief
Cal OES
Kris Kirkland
Chief Pilot
Nevada Department of Forestry
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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.
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Wondering What's In Store?
The Wildfire Technology 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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