2nd Wildfire Resilient Structures (WiReS '26) Conference and Tradeshow 2026

The 2nd Wildfire Resilient Structures (WiReS '26) Conference and Tradeshow addresses the wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire risk problems inherent to the built environment to support resilient and equitable communities. With a shared goal of implementation through education, the WiReS conference will make local, regional, and state impact through the presentation and promotion of applied science, knowledge, and technology advancements to Decision Makers. As wildfires ravage communities across the globe with increasing frequency and intensity, the need for innovative solutions to mitigate their devastating impacts has never been more urgent. This premier event brings together the brightest minds in fire resilience, social science, policy, and industry to drive transformative change. Hosted by the renowned UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC) and UC Davis Climate Adaptation Research Center (CARC), WiReS '26 serves as a dynamic platform for education, training, and national knowledge exchange. This cross-disciplinary gathering will tackle the major roadblocks to improving wildfire resilience in the built environment, drawing on state-of-the-art technologies, cutting-edge scientific developments, and best practices from around the world.