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Online Event - 10/9/23 to 10/13/23 - Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops - Getting2Zero (fee applies)
2023-10-13 | Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, Australia
AIAM, G2Z and AMRRIC invite you to participate in the Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops.
The three most active and influential organisations working at the intersection of community health and safety and companion animal welfare and management in Australia are combining forces to deliver a never seen before event. This conference and workshops will be a celebration of collaboration, reconnection, and knowledge sharing and builds on the work of the organisations convening the event.
The theme for this year’s conference is Breaking Down Barriers.
In 2023 we will focus on the programs, practices and strategies that involve and engage the community in managing their pets. We will be looking at the role that organisations play in providing support to both companion animals and the people who care for them.
What are the barriers to positive results in the work that is undertaken? What can be done to reduce or remove those barriers? How can we engage the broader community with companion animal management and the problems that face the sector and those that work in the space? How can the issue of companion animal management and sheltering be looked at from a broader, social, ethical and One Health perspective? How can we empower pet lovers, owners, carers and those without pets to be a part of the solutions?
These, and many more questions relating to social change, community safety and welfare, animal management and welfare, emergency management and responsible pet ownership will be discussed at this event.
Attend sessions incorporating practical training delivered by experts in the field. Industry and sector leaders from Australia and overseas will lead sessions to explore innovative solutions to guide Australia’s approach to the management of companion animals now and into the future while providing insights on how the challenges are being met elsewhere.
Attendance at this conference is essential for everyone involved in companion animal and community health and safety policy and practice, including those working in all levels of government, the not-for-profit welfare, shelter and rescue sector, the research, academic and veterinary professions, and the pet industry.
WEBSITE LINK: bit.ly/PeopleandPetsSummit

Conference – 10/27/23 to 10/29/23 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2023 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)
2023-10-27 06:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-28 06:00 - 15:30, 2023-10-29 06:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803, United States
Join us for the Midwest’s only regional conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters! The 2023 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement while focusing on cutting-edge, lifesaving strategies. The conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network and form vital relationships with your colleagues. We come together to celebrate your victories and to find solutions to common problems, because collectively we can save more lives and have happier animals while doing it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc

Conference - 11/15/23 to 11/17/23 - The Annual Conference 2023 - The AAWA
2023-11-15 07:00 - 18:30, 2023-11-16 07:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-17 08:00 - 12:45 | Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, OR, United States
Join animal welfare leaders for 2.5 days of learning and networking, featuring a keynote by Vu Le and sessions in these tracks:

Fundraising
Internal & External Communications
Strategic Workforces
Industry Innovations

WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/learn/conferences/the-conference-2023/

Hybrid Conference - 5/15/24 to 5/18/24 - Animal Care Expo 2024 - HSUS (fee applies)
2024-05-15 05:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-16 05:30 - 16:00, 2024-05-17 06:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-18 06:00 - 10:30 | Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, United States
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2024 in San Antonio, TX, May 15-18 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, where we expect to welcome over 2,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
Animal Care Expo 2024 offers:

Nearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.
An expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations, vendors and sponsors, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.
Continuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
Networking opportunities where you can share knowledge, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.
A dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.
Plus, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.
Hands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).

Altogether, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Conference – 7/11/24 to 7/13/24 – 2024 Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends
2024-07-11 04:30 - 17:15, 2024-07-12 07:00 - 14:15, 2024-07-13 05:00 - 18:00 | Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL, United States
At the Best Friends National Conference, you’ll learn the latest actionable tools and data-driven techniques to take home and immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community to reach or sustain a no-kill status in 2025.
You will hear from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types, including leaders in advocacy and community engagement, field and animal services, shelter medicine and animal care, fundraising and development, and more.
Beyond the 90+ sessions to choose from, you’ll have access to the Hub to enjoy delicious food, mingle with exhibitors and sponsors, and shop for human and pet gear.
You can also join us in the Well-Being Room and designated outdoor areas to treat yourself to plenty of well-being activities, and you can attend our closing party with delicious food stations, drinks, music, and games.
Plus, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/best-friends-national-conference

Conference - 11/18/24 to 11/20/24 - The Annual Conference 2024 - The AAWA (fee applies)
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20 | Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
THE Conference for Animal Welfare Professionals, featuring intermediate level content on topics you need to succeed in your life-saving work leading people and helping animals.
Featuring four tracks that will provide the professional development you want:
Fundraising
Industry Innovations
Internal & External Communications
Strategic Workforces
Three Keynotes:
Dan Heath
Phil Gwoke
Dr. Christi Monk-Andrews
Join The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in New Orleans!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawaconference.org/

Conference - 3/27/25 to 3/30/25 - 2025 ABVP Symposium - ABVP (fee applies)
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-30 | San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
ABVP welcomes all members of the veterinary team to its annual Symposium! Take a look at our AMAZING program offering more choices and hands-on workshops than ever before.
We are excited for you to experience what we have planned! This year, we are offering more scientific tracks and hands-on workshops than ever before, ensuring there is something for every member of the veterinary team. Don’t wait to sign up for a hands-on workshop — spots will fill up quickly!
WEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/

Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
2025-04-15 07:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-16 07:30 - 17:45, 2025-04-17 07:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-18 07:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum, where we expect to welcome over 2,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
Animal Care Expo 2024 offered:

Nearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.
An expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations, vendors and sponsors, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.
Continuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
Networking opportunities where you can share knowledge, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.
A dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.
Plus, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.
Hands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).

Altogether, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Conference – 4/27/25 to 4/29/25 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)
2025-04-27 - 2025-04-30 | Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest 900, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Join us in Montréal, Québec for the biggest and boldest animal welfare conference in Canada!
Join us at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals in Montréal, Quebec, April 27-29, 2025, where you’ll discover innovative strategies and practical solutions to enhance the well-being of animals in your community and beyond.
Education:
Our conference features diverse speakers, including experts in advocacy, community outreach, animal care, farmed and wild animals, shelter medicine, fundraising, marketing and more. They will share valuable insights and best practices that you can implement in your daily work and organization. Dive into our conference educational topics here.
Networking:
Experience the Discovery Hub, where you can explore a dynamic exhibit floor featuring cutting-edge products, technology and services, make connections and enjoy delicious food. This area brings together exhibitors and top-tier partners, all seamlessly connected within the conference venue. At the Discovery Hub, you will also find our Hot Topics area, where you can gather in small groups to discuss current topics and pressing issues in animal welfare.
Wellbeing:
Unwind in our Happy Walrus Recharge Room, a relaxing and calm space to support your mental and physical well-being while at the conference.
Fun:
Our Yappy Hour will be the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees in a laid-back environment before the conference officially begins.
Our friends at the Montréal SPCA will give us a warm welcome to their city at our scocial: Soirée Rendez-vous, and will host shelter tours.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers from across Canada, the United States and abroad to learn, share and advance together. Join us and be part of the movement to create a more humane world for all animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals

Hybrid Conference - 7/18/25 to 7/22/25 - AVMA Convention 2025 - AVMA (fee applies)
2025-07-18, 2025-07-19, 2025-07-20, 2025-07-21, 2025-07-22 | Virtual
AVMA is proud to host the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress in conjunction with AVMA Convention 2025. We’ll be bringing together the global veterinary community for an experience unlike any other: high-quality education, exciting events, and the incredible opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world. Join us July 18-22, in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It’s the premier veterinary event you don’t want to miss!
Early-bird rates have been extended!
In order to make AVMA Convention and the WVA Congress more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we’ve dropped the cost of regular registration by $100! That means everyone can attend the veterinary event of the summer at the lowest possible rates. Don’t miss out on these savings.
Virtual program
Can’t make it to Washington, D.C.? The virtual program lets you stream up to 200 hours of select CE sessions from the comfort of your home. Sessions can be viewed live or on demand and will be available through the end of the year. To see which sessions are included, visit the CE schedule and filter by “Live Stream/On-Demand Sessions.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

Conference - 8/1/25 to 8/3/25 - Taking Action for Animals 2025 - Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
2025-08-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 05:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-03 07:00 - 15:30 | New Orleans
Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the U.S. for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. TAFA will take place in New Orleans from August 1-3, 2025.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/events/taking-action-for-animals

Conference - 11/4/25 to 11/6/25 - The Annual Conference 2025 - The AAWA (fee applies)
2025-11-04 04:00 - 16:00 | The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Annual Conference from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, November 4-6
Plus a pre-conference daylong: The Network Live – November 3
Atlanta, GA
Questions? Email learning@theaawa.org
Deepen your expertise with skill-building content tailored for intermediate and advanced professionals. You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and new strategies to bring back to your organization. Conference Tracks:

Collaborative & Strategic Leadership
Communications & Marketing
Fundraising
Strategic Workforces

This conference is as much about the people as it is the programming. You’ll have ample opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country—representing a wide array of roles, perspectives, and lived experiences.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawaconference.org/
