UAFA Annual Conference 2025 to take place in Boise, Idaho
Iain Hoey
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Industry leaders to convene for aerial firefighting discussions at UAFA Annual Conference
The United Aerial Fighters Association (UAFA) has announced the 2025 UAFA Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from 18-20 November in Boise, Idaho.
The event is designed for professionals in aerial firefighting, bringing together industry leaders, executives, innovators, and government officials.
Attendees will engage in discussions on industry advancements, policy updates, and future challenges.
John Longhurst from Tangent Link said: “The complexity of the US AFF mission in the years ahead demands a strong and coordinated voice for the aerial fire community.
“Since November 2022, the success that UAFA has already achieved for the US aerial fire and wildfire management communities has been immense.
“UAFA events and activities are now essential for any practitioner or stakeholder. Tangent Link is proud to support UAFA and its mission.”
Keynote sessions and interactive panels planned
The conference will feature a lineup of keynote speakers, interactive panels, and networking opportunities.
These sessions will focus on equipping attendees with insights into wildfire management, emerging firefighting technologies, and policy developments.
Breakout discussions and roundtables will address industry challenges and strategies for collaboration.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with experts and decision-makers shaping the aerial firefighting landscape.
Networking opportunities for industry professionals
The event is expected to attract stakeholders from across the aerial firefighting community, offering attendees opportunities to connect and establish professional partnerships.
UAFA has stated that networking will be a key focus, with structured sessions designed to encourage dialogue between agencies, private sector representatives, and policymakers.
Registration and exhibitor details to be released
UAFA has confirmed that information for exhibitors and sponsors will be available in late spring.
Registration for attendees is set to open in the summer.
Further details about the event, including the full agenda and speaker lineup, will be made available on the UAFA website.
UAFA Annual Conference 2025 to take place in Boise, Idaho: Summary
The United Aerial Fighters Association (UAFA) has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference will take place from 18-20 November in Boise, Idaho.
The event will bring together professionals from the aerial firefighting sector, including industry leaders, executives, and government officials.
The conference will feature keynote speakers, interactive panels, and networking sessions focused on wildfire management, aerial firefighting technologies, and policy updates.
Discussions will address real-world challenges facing the industry.
John Longhurst from Tangent Link stated that UAFA events have become essential for practitioners and stakeholders in the aerial firefighting community.
UAFA has confirmed that details for exhibitors and sponsors will be available in late spring, with attendee registration opening in the summer.
More information will be available on the UAFA website.

