WILDFIRES: What Utilities Need to Know
Jan. 27, 2026 | Portland, Oregon
Join your peers and industry experts the week of Jan. 26, 2026, at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel for three days of learning, discussion, and networking around some of the hottest topics affecting public power utilities in the West. For the first time, NWPPA is bringing together three major events in one week—Wildfires: What Utilities Need to Know, a new Data Center and Load Growth Summit, and the Power Supply Conference. By stacking these events back-to-back, NWPPA is making it easier and more affordable to attend. With just one trip, you can expand your professional networks, exchange ideas across disciplines, and gain timely insights into the issues shaping public power in the West. To make the most of this unique lineup, NWPPA is offering a first-of-its-kind registration discount: register for two of these events and receive 10% off, or attend all three and save 20%.
Wildfires remain one of the greatest threats facing utilities across the West. This one-day conference brings together utility professionals, policymakers, and partners to share lessons learned, funding opportunities, collaborative strategies, and the latest in wildfire prevention and response. Expect practical takeaways and powerful conversations to help your utility be better prepared.
