Red Sky Summit

From CEOs and insurance executives to firefighters and researchers, the Red Sky Summit brought together over 400 attendees who are focused on ending catastrophic wildfire. 💡Read our latest blog for 10 key takeaways highlighting the most critical themes and actionable ideas.

I had the opportunity recently at the Red Sky Summit to meet and collaborate with two of the best technology companies innovating on behalf of the Fire Service..Tablet Command, Inc. and Watch Duty! Many great things in the future for these two companies!

The 2024 Red Sky Summit Firetech Showcase brought the heat! 🔥 Featuring 20+ groundbreaking technology solutions, from early detection systems and risk mitigation tools to real-time wildfire management, community safety monitoring, and more! These innovations are transforming how we prepare for and respond to wildfire. Check out the full list of innovators at https://lnkd.in/ebvdSzRj

OpenGov Inc. Founder and CEO Zachary Bookman speaks to the power of mission-driven work and how it allowed him to recruit top employees, leading to their recent $1.8 billion deal with longtime-partner Cox Enterprises. https://lnkd.in/gxmhhVFR Highlights: - 01:58 Founding OpenGov - 02:27 Challenges in Government Software - 05:06 Keys to OpenGov's Success - 08:28 Advice for Public Officials - 10:48 Early Customer Conversations - 19:23 Building a Mission-Driven Team

🗣️ Voices from the Red Sky Summit: Christopher Anthony, Former Chief Deputy, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Bringing new technology into fire service will require more than just great ideas—it requires a strategic legislative approach. Former CAL FIRE Chief Deputy Chris Anthony advocates for a collective path forward with all stakeholders pushing for new policy to initiate pilot programs and testing. https://lnkd.in/gmDZp_ey

With over 100,000 Californians having lost home insurance over the past five years, communities are anxiously and frustratingly awaiting solutions. Insurance leaders believe that tech solutions cannot scale without collective action from homeowners and communities. Hear from Milliman Principal and Consulting Actuary Nancy Watkins; Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance SVP, Dr. Tim Doggett; Moraga-Orinda Fire District Chief Dave Winnacker; and Nephila Advisors LLC Director of Research & Technology Pascal Karsenti. https://lnkd.in/ggRhmvSw Highlights: - 03:56 Wildfire Insurance Challenges - 07:03 Insurance Industry Bottlenecks - 08:58 Catastrophe Models - 11:01 Community Responsibility - 13:42 Data Accessibility - 15:30 Reducing Uncertainty and Human Intervention - 21:07 The Role of Utility Companies

🗣️ Voices from the Red Sky Summit: Genevieve B., Program Director, Wildfire Resilience Initiative at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Genevieve "Genny" Biggs from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation highlights how the latest insights into fire modeling and behavior allow stakeholders to make more informed investments and strategically allocate resources while working towards a fire-resilient future. https://lnkd.in/g6KmpGra

When Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell joined the U.S. Fire Administration in 2021, the agency primarily focused on wildland fires, overlooking the impact on communities. During her tenure, the agency has expanded their focus to study fire in urban areas, firefighter health, new innovation, and more. Citing recent catastrophic fires in Paradise and Lahaina, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shares how they are activating various technologies to have the greatest impact: from sniffing sensors to measuring residential fuel load, to community education. Learn more about the U.S. Fire Administration’s latest program, the National Emergency Response Information System by visiting https://lnkd.in/gkSX7v4P https://lnkd.in/gWhaFUbZ Highlights: - 01:33 Wildfire and Community Impact - 03:18 Technological Innovations - 04:03 Fire Risk and Community Awareness - 08:51 Evacuation Planning and Consistency - 09:54 Collaboration with Insurers - 10:26 The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS Data)

Missed the Summit or want to reacap the main stage moments? Visit our website to access all of the Red Sky Summit 2024 content including full session recordings with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell of the U.S. Fire Administration, Joe Tyler of CAL FIRE, and more. https://lnkd.in/gdS39kqX California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) U.S. Fire Administration FEMA

Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Executive Vice President, Operations & COO, Sumeet Singh, P.E. took the stage at the Red Sky Summit discussing how the company is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and clean energy to its 16 million customers across California. Listen to the full conversation with Sumeet and Convective Capital's Jay Ribakove. Highlights: - 7:30 How the PG&E learned from partners in Australia - 12:55 The company's primary mission and ultimate calling is ensuring customer safety - 26:00 Sumeet highlights Gridware and how the PG&E team was able support pilot testing to learn, iterate, and establish a plan to scale the technology - 26:39 BurnBot, Convective Capital portfolio company, gets a shoutout! - 30:00 How the company is leveraging technology to keep customer costs down - 32:54 Creating synergies through collaboration with local fire departments and communities https://lnkd.in/g6qse3wt