Hawai'i Wildfire Summit

2025 Hawai'i Wildfire Summit

Join us for the Hawaii Wildfire Summit 2024, a two-day event bringing together community leaders, emergency responders, policymakers, and wildfire experts to share insights, tackle challenges, and build a stronger, more wildfire-resilient Hawaii.

WHEN: February 27-28, 2025

WHERE: OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i Island

Event Overview

The Hawaii Wildfire Summit 2024 is designed to foster collaboration, learning, and action. Each day provides unique opportunities to engage, share, and take meaningful steps toward wildfire preparedness.

Day 1: All Together Now

On the first day, all attendees will come together for a unified program featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, and interactive sessions. The focus will be on Hawaii’s progress in wildfire resilience, lessons from recent fires, and innovations in wildfire safety and planning.

Key Sessions for Day 1:

• Welcome and Opening Remarks: Hear from Hawaii’s leaders as they set the stage for resilience-building efforts.

• Keynote Panel: Lessons from Lahaina: Reflect on recent wildfires and their lasting impact on Hawaii’s wildfire strategies.

• Why the Built Environment Matters: Explore how infrastructure and building codes play a vital role in wildfire preparedness.

• Firewise Communities in Action: Celebrate the achievements of Hawaii’s Firewise communities and their proactive efforts.

• Fire Weather, Technology, and Notifications: Discover new advancements in wildfire monitoring and communication systems.

• Policy Updates and Next Steps: End the day with legislative updates and actionable strategies for the future.

Day 2: Choose Your Pathway

On the second day, attendees will have the opportunity to choose one of two specialized pathways:

Pathway 1: Community, Land Stewardship, and Policy
Designed for community leaders, land managers, and advocates, this pathway emphasizes practical risk-reduction techniques, collaboration, and community engagement to build wildfire resilience.

Key Sessions for Pathway 1:

Practical Risk Reduction: Techniques such as planting native vegetation, grazing, and retrofitting structures for fire resilience.

Collaboration & Resilience: Interactive workshops to strengthen community wildfire networks and sustain action.

Grants & Project Planning: Expert-led sessions on funding opportunities and project development.

Advocacy & Communication: Best practices for wildfire messaging and advocacy in Hawaii.

Pathway 2: Fire and Emergency Services

Geared toward fire service professionals, emergency responders, and planners, this pathway focuses on advanced strategies for wildfire response, preparedness, and management.

Key Sessions for Pathway 2:

• Incident Management Best Practices: Enhance response strategies with lessons from recent events.

• CWPPs & Pre-Attack Plans: Develop actionable wildfire preparedness plans tailored to Hawaii.

• Codes & Standards: Improve and implement fire codes and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards.

Why Attend?

• Learn from Experts: Gain insights from leading professionals in wildfire resilience and management.

• Engage and Collaborate: Build connections with peers, policymakers, and advocates.

• Take Action: Leave equipped with actionable knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen wildfire preparedness.

Registration

Fee: $79 per person (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with wildfire experts and community leaders. Reserve your spot today!

Special Hotel Rate

A special conference rate of $199/night (plus taxes and fees) is available for attendees. Book early to secure your accommodations at this discounted rate! Attendees will receive a link to book upon registration.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If You Cancel

· Full Refund: Cancellations received on or before January 31, 2025 will receive a full refund of the registration fee.

· Partial Refund: Cancellations received between February 1 to February 15, 2025 will receive a 50% refund.

· No Refunds: Cancellations received after February 15, 2025 are not eligible for a refund.

If We Cancel

If the Wildfire Summit is canceled by the organizers, attendees will receive a full refund of the registration fee. However, the organizers are not responsible for travel or accommodation expenses incurred.

Questions?

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, United States