Description

The UC Davis WiReS Conference will shape the future; bringing greater attention to long-term and short-term solutions for improving wildfire resilience of buildings worldwide. Wildfires are an ever-present and increasing threat to the well-being of the world population, infrastructure and economy, particularly in the U.S. Western states. WiReS will focus on how we can better prepare and respond to this formidable challenge.

Facilitated by

This inaugural conference is being organized by the UC Davis Air Quality Research Center and the UC Davis Climate Adaptation Research Center. Are you interested in getting involved as a volunteer? Please contact the Conference Manager, Olivia Schlanger, at oschlanger@ucdavis.edu.

Event Schedule

• Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023: Facilitating trainings and workshops (separate registration will be required)
• Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023: Conference Program and Tradeshow Day 1
• Thursday, Feb 9, 2023: Conference Program and Tradeshow Day 2
• Friday, Feb 10, 2023: Conference Program Final Day (Note the program will conclude by noon PT)

Featuring leaders from federal and state government agencies, academia, NGOs, and the private sector, conference discussions will highlight the emerging challenges and solutions of wildfire resiliency for new and existing structures. This is an event you will not want to miss!