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When Crisis Hits, Community Leads: Building What Comes Next, Together

September 15-17, 2026

The Hanna Center
17000 Arnold Drive | Sonoma, CA 95476

About the Summit

After the Fire USA’s Wildfire Leadership Summit is the only annual gathering dedicated to a full 360-degree view of megafire, spanning prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and long-term resilience. This invitation-only, three-day convening brings together wildfire-impacted communities, leaders, and partners from across the country to advance collective action and innovation.

This year’s theme, “When Crisis Hits, Community Leads: Building What Comes Next, Together,” centers on the power of local leadership and the collective action that shapes long-term recovery. Together, we’ll examine how communities move from immediate response to sustainable rebuilding, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and ensure that survivors remain at the heart of recovery efforts.

This is not your average conference. It’s where wildfire-impacted communities come to learn from one another, strengthen relationships, and drive meaningful, community-rooted solutions.

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Speaker List

Explore the full lineup of speakers who have contributed to the Summit from 2022–2025

Organization List

Browse the organizations that have attended the Summit from 2022–2025

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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.

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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.

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All Sessions Recorded and Shared

We believe that critical knowledge and insights should be accessible to everyone. That’s why every keynote and panel is professionally recorded and made available to the public after the event.

Lodging Options

September is the height of the tourist season in wine country. We recommend that you book your lodging early.

We are pleased to offer a discounted rate at
The Sonoma Valley Inn (limited availability).

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.

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