The program for the 2024 Celebration for Resilience Symposium and Gala, held on September 19, 2024, at the Hotel OMNI Tempe at ASU. The event brings together experts and community leaders to discuss critical topics in resilience, including extreme heat policy, risk reduction, and economic dimensions of resilience. The symposium features panel discussions led by thought leaders from FEMA, ASU, and Arizona’s Office of Resiliency. The gala includes a keynote by Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us, along with recognition of resilience efforts and the Resilience Prize presentation. Sponsored by Salt River Project, the Federation of American Scientists and multiple ASU colleges, the event highlights the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing pressing resilience challenges.