MAKE AN IMPACT . . . LEAD THE WAY . . . BECOME A PART OF THE NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE CONFERENCE . . .
MAKE AN IMPACT . . . LEAD THE WAY . . . BECOME A PART OF THE NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE CONFERENCE . . .
2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Monterey, California
Over 250+ Attendees. In addition to 17 panelists, Welcome & Opening Remarks were provided by Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson, and Monterey Vice Mayor Gino Garcia, and our Keynote Speaker Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Business Futurist who presented on the transformative impact AI is unleashing on business models across the economy, including disruptions and massive opportunities in the wildland fire arena. The Conference provided CLE credits across 17 states.
2024
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Monterey, California
Over 200+ Attendees. In 2024, we hosted 19 panelists, Welcome & Opening Remarks were provided by the Mayor of Monterey, recorded remarks from United States Senator Padilla and our Keynote Speaker was Michael Shellenberger, a leading energy, security, and environmental expert and founder and president of Environmental Progress. Time Magazine named Michael "Hero of the Environment" for 2008. The Conference provided MCLE credits for State Bar of CA registered attorneys.
2019
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Austin, Texas
Over 100+ Attendees. We featured 15 panelists, our keynote speaker, Joel Zeff—a nationally recognized speaker, work culture expert, and humorist—captivated the audience with his signature blend of improvisational comedy and practical insights on work and life. Joel has presented at more than 2,500 events, with corporate clients that include Walmart, McDonald’s, KPMG, AT&T, Wells Fargo, and PepsiCo. The Conference also provided MCLE credits for State Bar of Texas–registered attorneys, offering valuable continuing education for our legal participants
Over 100+ Attendees. In 2018, there were 17 panelists. Our keynote speaker, Sarita Maybin, delivered an inspiring address. A dynamic and seasoned communicator, Sarita is renowned for equipping audiences with practical tools to transform uncomfortable conversations into constructive dialogue. With more than two decades of experience as an international speaker and communication expert, she has shared her insights in all 50 U.S. states, 10 countries (including Iceland), and on the prestigious TEDx stage. The Conference also provided MCLE credits for State Bar of California–registered attorneys, adding further value for our legal attendees.
2018
Hotel Del Coronado
San Diego, California
The 16th Annual National Wildland Fire Conference is designed to provide wildfire experts with a range of learning and networking opportunities. Some of the presentations under consideration encompass several key areas: global litigation trends and standardized investigation protocols, emerging technologies including the UCSD alert system, policy implications of wildfire-related mass tort litigation, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, vegetation management liability issues, forensic investigation methodologies, and related developments in environmental and disaster law.
2026
The Seabird Resort
Oceanside, California