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  • About the Redlands Forum

    Throughout the year, presenters and attendees come to the Esri campus for discussions that bring awareness to issues and offer practical action items. Attend talks from anthropologists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, journalists, performers, and more.

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Redlands Fire Readiness: What the Community Should Know

Panel discussion

April 2, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

How prepared is the City of Redlands—from city management and county supervisors to residents—to respond to a wildfire in the canyons, along the Santa Ana River wash, in city parks, or at the wildland-urban interface? What lessons can we learn from past fires in Los Angeles?

This panel discussion, moderated by the executive director of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, will feature Redlands’ fire chief, fire marshal, county supervisor, police chief, and director of facilities and community services. Panelists will provide valuable insights into wildfire preparedness, covering topics such as fire prevention, evacuation plans and notifications, emergency services for displaced people and animals, water supply, and practical recommendations for residents on how to prepare and respond effectively.

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A beautiful picture of a Redlands hiking trail with poppies growing along the path, and the city and mountains in the background
Portraits of all five panelists

Coming soon

Leveraging Technology to Save Lives in an Era of Growing Conflict

James Cowan

April 9, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

James Cowan has led the HALO Trust since 2015, a humanitarian non-governmental organization dedicated to clearing landmines and other explosive devices through cutting-edge innovations such as GIS, AI, and robotics. Under his leadership, HALO has grown to 11,000 staff members across 29 countries, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. With a background in the British Army, Cowan has steered HALO through geopolitical challenges, securing funding and partnerships that drive technological advancements in mine action. He is a recognized expert in humanitarian demining and a frequent global commentator.

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Portrait of James Cowan

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