# Southwestern Annual Conference

- Dates: 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026
- Location: River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa, United States
- Organiser: Southwestern Fire Chief's Association
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Southwestern Fire Chief's Association Annual Conference is a conference held October 6-8, 2026 at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma, featuring educational sessions, networking, and annual awards for professional development. Registration includes two days of educational classes, an annual business meeting, installation banquet, and networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.swd-iafc.org/2026conference)
- [Registration](https://southwesternfirechiefs.regfox.com/2026-southwestern-division-annual-conference-registration-)
- [Agenda](https://www.swd-iafc.org/2026conference/2026agenda)

## Speakers

- Tom Jenkins, Fire Chief / Senior Advisor, NERIS, UL FSRI
- Emilio Reyes, Division Chief, Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services
- Dan Kramer, Owner/Principal Consultant, First Due Leadership
- Michael Baker, Fire Chief, Tulsa Fire Department
- Keith Hopkins, Fire Chief, Mesquite Fire Department
- Joe Sherrell, Fire Chief, Bixby Fire Department
- Nikki Penn, Licensed Counselor, Nikki Penn Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
- Kristin Batla, Chief Medical Officer, On Duty Health
- Bruce Bjorge, Director of Strategic Alliances, Fire & EM, Lexipol

## Sponsors and partners

- Avive Solutions
- Verisk/ISO
- WRA Architects

## Ticket pricing

USD 275 to 325

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Regency**: 140 m from the venue, 100 East 2nd Street South, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/oklahoma/hyatt-regency-tulsa-downtown/tulrt)
  - Phone: +1 918-234-1234
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 180 m from the venue, 211 West 3rd Street South, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tuldthx-hampton-suites-tulsa-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 918-949-6900
- **Mayo Hotel**: 330 m from the venue, 115 West 5th Street South, Tulsa, 74103
- **Hyatt Place**: 330 m from the venue, 400 South Boston Avenue East, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/oklahoma/hyatt-place-tulsa-downtown/tulzt)
  - Phone: +1 918-346-6024
- **Atlas Life Building**: 390 m from the venue, 415 South Boston Avenue East, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/tultd)
  - Phone: +1 918-508-7400
- **Residence Inn**: 420 m from the venue, 202 West 5th Street South, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/tulrd)
  - Phone: +1 918-895-8700
- **Fairfield Inn**: 440 m from the venue, 111 North Main Street East, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/tuldt)
- **Tulsa Club**: 450 m from the venue, 115 East 5th Street South, Tulsa, 74103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tultcqq-tulsa-club-hotel/)

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