Theme
The Power of Ohana
Community-Led Recovery in a Disrupted World
In Hawaiian culture, “Ohana” means family—not just by blood, but by shared responsibility and unity. This year’s summit centers on the power of community-led resilience and how local leadership can drive transformative recovery.
About the Summit
After the Fire USA’s 2025 Wildfire Leadership Summit, taking place this September in Sonoma County, convenes wildfire-impacted communities, leaders, and partners in collective resilience and innovation. This invitation-only, three-day gathering will bring together over 200 leaders from across the country to explore a 360-degree perspective on the wildfire landscape—from prevention and preparedness to equitable recovery and long-term resilience.
Through immersive sessions, strategic networking, and cross-sector collaboration, participants will deepen their understanding of megafire challenges while building real-world capacity for community-based solutions.
Expert-Led Keynotes & Sessions
Hear from a powerful lineup of nationally recognized experts, community leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of wildfire resilience, recovery, and preparedness.
Meaningful Networking in an Intimate Setting
This invitation-only summit is intentionally designed for depth, not scale. With a limited number of participants, every voice matters.
All Sessions Recorded and Shared
We believe that critical knowledge and insights should be accessible to everyone—not just those in the room. That’s why every keynote and panel is professionally recorded and made available to the public after the event.
Agenda
Reception at the Sonoma Plaza
Traveling to Sonoma Valley
Some of you will drive to the Summit. Others will plan to arrive by air.
We highly recommend you rent a car if you are traveling by air. Suggested airports with car rentals and shuttle services available:
For general information about travel in the area, visit the Sonoma County Tourism website.
Conference Location
The conference will take place at the Hanna Center.
17000 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476
Lodging Options
September is the height of the tourist season in wine country. We recommend that you book your lodging early, and plan to rent a car if you are not driving to the Summit. The following lodging options are conveniently located, not far from our meeting venue. Keep in mind that Sonoma County is large; we recommend selecting a hotel in the Sonoma Valley area.
Good Value Hotels
Unique + Resort Setting
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads Sonoma, CA 95476
Rates from $604/night
Traveling as a group from your area? Consider renting a home for your group by exploring options on AirBnB and VRBO.
There are more lodging choices in the cities of Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Napa, but keep in mind these are a driving distance from the conference in Sonoma of at least 30-45 minutes. To explore these options, refer to Sonoma County Tourism.