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WUI 2026 Call for Presentations

The WUI 2026 Call for Presentations will open on Monday, July 26, 2025.

The Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Conference is looking for presenters for the 2026 education program, March 24 – 26, 2026 in Reno, NV. 
 
Is your department doing great things that others can learn from? If so, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues as you stay on top of the ever-changing landscape of the WUI. 

Session Formats

Individuals may select from the following session delivery methods for their presentation:

• Preconference Sessions
  Preconference sessions will take place on the days leading up to the conferece. During your submission, you will be required to select your desired course length:
  • 2-day (16-hour) course
  • 1-day (8-hour) course
  • Half day (4-hour) course
• Breakout Sessions
  Breakout sessions are 60- to 90-minute sessions. You will be required to select one of the following track areas for your session:
  • Fire-Adapted Communities
  • Operations & Suppression
  • Wildland Fire Policy & Tools 
• Plenary Session
  60-minute presentation or panel discussion to take place during one of the General Sessions.

Requirements for the Submission Process

Submitters can expect to be asked for the following information during the submission process:

• Presenter(s) information to include name, title, organization, contact information, and a brief bio. You will be able to invite speakers to complete their profile if you do not have all of their information.
• An abstract used to provide an in-depth description of your session to be used by the planning committee in the submission review process.
• Learning objectives.
• Information on adult learning in their session - how you will make it interactive.
• Information on if the content has been presented before.

Have your presentation ready? Follow the link below to create your WUI 2026 submitter account and submit your session(s) today.

Submissions will be accepted Monday, July 21, 2025 through Friday, September 26, 2025.