4th International Smoke Symposium

Join global experts and practitioners at the forefront of wildland fire and smoke science for the 2026 International Smoke Symposium. This premier event convenes air quality specialists, fire professionals, health scientists, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore the complex challenges and emerging solutions surrounding wildland and agricultural smoke. The symposium aims to address a variety of wildland smoke-related issues, through topics that relate to methods for tracking, modeling and inventory, social implications, health implications for the public and firefighter communities, communication, current and future research needs, and practical field management and response techniques for smoke. The purpose of this symposium is to provide an educational and instructional forum that brings together air quality experts, fire professionals, health scientists, and smoke specialists from the research community, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local, state, federal, and tribal agencies. More than half of the program is intentionally structured as a planned and organized exchange of information between presenters and participants, meeting the formal definition of training and ensuring meaningful dialogue, skill development, and knowledge transfer. The content of the conference is directly germane to improving individual and organizational performance, supporting participants in strengthening their technical understanding, operational decision-making, and collaborative practices. Development benefits will be derived through employee attendance, including enhanced professional competence, exposure to current research and applied science, and improved capacity to address the air quality and public health impacts of wildland fire smoke.