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.

2024 Summit Recap

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.

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.

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Conference Location

The conference will take place at the Hanna Center.

17000 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476

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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:

Sonoma Valley Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (rates from $175/night)
550 2nd street W
Sonoma, CA 95476

The Sonoma Hotel (rates from $180/night)
110 West Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476

Sonoma Creek Inn (rates from $175/night)
239 Boyes Boulevard
Sonoma, CA 95476

El Pueblo Inn (rates from $200/night)
896 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476

Unique + Resort Setting:

El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen (rates from $370/night)
405 First Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476

The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection (rates from $604/night)
1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads
Sonoma, CA 95476
 
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn (rates from $352/night)
100 Boyes Blvd.
Sonoma, CA 95476

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.