| 3D Surface Fuels and Vegetation Modeling Industry Exchange April 16, 2026 | Central Florida Tech Grove (Hybrid Event) |
| Wildfire modeling is only as strong as the data behind it. One of the most persistent and consequential gaps in the field today is accurately representing surface fuels such as grasses, shrubs, litter, and downed woody material at high resolution. On April 16th, 2026, the Central Florida Tech Grove will gather federal program managers, operational stakeholders, and industry leaders for a focused 3D Surface Fuels and Vegetation Modeling Tabletop Exchange aimed at closing this critical gap. Accurate surface fuel representation directly impacts fire prediction, prescribed burn planning, and operational safety. It also presents a significant opportunity for innovation across artificial intelligence, sensing technologies, geospatial analytics, and environmental modeling. Organizations working in AI, remote sensing, geospatial analytics, environmental modeling, vegetation science, or data fusion are encouraged to participate. By attending, you will: – Engage directly with federal decision makers and operational end users. – Gain early visibility into an upcoming national prize challenge. Help shape the scope and evaluation criteria before public release. – Showcase relevant capabilities and technologies. – Connect with potential collaborators across government, academia, and industry. – Position your team for pilot opportunities and follow-on engagement. This exchange is an opportunity to help define the next generation of scalable surface fuels solutions before the challenge is launched. Regards, The Tech Grove Team Register today to secure your seat at the table. or https://www.simpletix.com/e/serdp-estcp-3d-fuels-and-vegetation-modeli-tickets-261452?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-03-03&utm_campaign=Advancing+3D+Surface+Fuels+Modeling+Join+the+April+16+Tabletop+Exchange |