Conference - 8/25/22 to 8/28/22 - VETGirl U 2022 - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Radisson Blu Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
VETgirl, the #1 online veterinary continuing education (CE) platform is excited to announce registration for the VETgirl U 2022 conference. This unique, boutique event will be held August 25-28, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN at the chic, Radisson Blu Mall of America. VETgirl U is an educational experience like no other with TED-talk-like, case-based tracks presented by the leading veterinary speakers in the world.
VETgirl U 2022 will have a veterinarian track and for the first time a veterinary technician track, covering a huge variety of topics from surgery to anesthesia to emergency to derm to neuro! We promise it’ll be the most clinically relevant CE you get live (Well, besides our online webinars).
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/vetgirl-u-2022/

Conference - 9/10/22 to 9/11/22 - The Great Big Dog Aggression Workshop Part II: Meds, Moods, and Modification - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2022-09-10 06:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-11 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Christmount Retreat and Conference Center, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
The Great Big Dog Aggression Workshop Part II: Meds, Moods, and Modification will held in-person September 10th and 11th. 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Join Chris and Mike as they take a deep dive into aggression and the underlying motivations for aggressive behavior in dogs. This will be an amazing two-day workshop with two of the most sought-after experts in the dog behavior world!
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/the-great-big-dog-aggression-workshop

Conference - 9/21/22 to 9/23/22 - Colorado Animal Welfare Conference 2022 - Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (fee applies)
2022-09-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-22 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-23 07:00 - 12:45 | Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921, United States
The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference unites professionals who promote the humane treatment of animals; sharing best practices, challenges, and successes in an environment of learning and teamwork.
The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference has served Colorado and the surrounding region with high caliber training opportunities for more than 10 years. The conference has grown steadily as more animal welfare professionals discover the benefits of interaction with nationally-known experts and with their colleagues across the Rocky Mountain region.
WEBSITE LINK: https://awac.net/conference/

Conference – 9/23/22 to 9/25/22 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2022 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)
2022-09-23, 2022-09-24, 2022-09-25 | Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States
3 days. 25 sessions. Endless networking. Join the Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations for the Midwest’s premiere event for animal welfare professionals advocates in our region! Join us for sessions on a variety of hot topics in animal sheltering and rescue, including fundraising, TNR, and more! The conference also offers an invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and have some fun! Follow us on Facebook for updates!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc

Conference - 10/14/22 to 10/17/22 - Texas Unites for Animals Conference 2022 - Texas Unites for Animals
2022-10-14 06:30 - 18:00, 2022-10-15 05:00 - 07:30, 2022-10-16 05:30 - 16:30, 2022-10-17 05:30 - 10:30 | Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, TX, United States
The Texas Unites for Animals Conference provides animal welfare professionals the opportunity to connect, share, and work together to improve the lives of pets and people in their communities. At the Texas Unites for Animals Conference, you will find hundreds of animal advocates from Texas and our surrounding states coming together for professional development and a chance to broaden their network in the animal welfare industry.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/the-conference/

Conference - 10/17/22 to 10/19/22 - 2022 Access to Veterinary Care Conference - ASPCA (fee applies)
2022-10-17, 2022-10-18, 2022-10-19 | Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States
The 2022 Access to Veterinary Care Conference, hosted by the ASPCA® and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first conference fully dedicated to the topic of Access to Veterinary Care (AVC). AVC considers individual pet and family circumstances with compassion and respect, improves welfare, and decreases suffering.
Financial support is available!
Support is available by application to qualifying attendees of this year’s conference and will be accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available for the following:

Individuals who bring an underrepresented voice, experience, or perspective to the conference (sponsored by Maddie’s Fund)

Conference support will assist with the costs of travel, lodging, and meals. Awardees will also receive a code for free conference registration (please wait to register if you are applying for conference support). Note that even though the conference is sold out, scholarship recipients will receive a code to register. More information can be found here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/avcconference

Conference – 11/14/22 to 11/16/22 – The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)
2022-11-14 06:00 - 2022-11-16 11:00 | Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
Join us in New Orleans for these tracks:

Analysis & Planning
Internal and External Communications
Strategic Workforces
American Bar Association Animal Law

WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/fall22

Conference – 4/15/23 to 4/17/23 – 2023 New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference – NEFHS (fee applies)
2023-04-15 06:00 - 12:45, 2023-04-16 06:00 - 12:45, 2023-04-17 06:00 - 12:45 | Hartford Mariott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) will be holding our Annual Conference from April 15th-17th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut.
Our conference includes basic knowledge for those just starting out, advanced knowledge for those who have specialized in an area, and progressive discussions to lead us into the future as our field changes. The NEFHS connects animal welfare professionals so that they can learn from each other and collaborate.
This year’s scholarship funding is provided by the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.newenglandfed.org/2023-nefhs-conference/

Conference – 5/2/23 to 5/4/23 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)
2023-05-02 08:00 - 21:30, 2023-05-03 07:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-04 07:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Humane Canada is hosting the 10th anniversary of the largest animal welfare event in Canada, the Summit for Animals, in Victoria, BC May 3-4 2023, with an optional Busy Beaver Training & Deep Dive Day, sponsored by Edmonton Humane Society on May 2. This annual event brings together animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers to learn cutting-edge information from thought leaders in the sector, while building long-lasting professional connections that will help advance attendees’ advocacy efforts in benefit of animals and their welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit/

Conference – 7/22/23 to 7/23/23 – 2023 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference – ASPCA (fee applies)
2023-07-22 04:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-23 04:00 - 13:45 | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY, United States
Registration is now open for the 2023 ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference taking place July 22-23 at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the conference and will kick off with a keynote address by Matt Bershadker, President & CEO of the ASPCA.
The agenda features over 40 sessions, workshops, and roundtables for sheltering and veterinary professionals, including:

Engaging Emergency Practitioners in Access to Veterinary Care
Veterinary Telemedicine: Its Impact On The Future of Animal Welfare, Sheltering, & Access to Care
Pushing the Needle of Workforce and Shelter Staff
Psychopharmacology and Sheltered Animals
Excessive Arousal in Shelter-Housed Dogs: Results from a Multi-Site Pilot Study

WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/462348/home

Conference - 8/10/23 to 8/12/23 - 2023 Best Friends National Conference - Best Friends
2023-08-10 06:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-11 06:00 - 14:45, 2023-08-12 06:00 - 19:00 | Mariott Marquis, Houston, 77010
At the Best Friends National Conference presented by Petco Love, you’ll learn how to make an impact in your community from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types, including leaders in animal welfare, marketing, DE&I, government relations, and more — and all while having fun!
Plus, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country.
Here’s a brief highlight of what we have lined up so far this year:

How to Best Serve the Underserved: In this session, we’ll discuss how high-volume shelters can better cater to their communities’ needs, and by extension the animals’ needs. You’ll learn the best practices for implementing community-oriented programs at a high-volume organization.
Taking Back Your Lifesaving Power – How to Deal With Backlash From the Media and Community: During this interactive session, shelters, rescue groups, and other organizations in attendance will discover the power of language, learn how to deal with backlash, and find out how to communicate effectively and be transparent.
Turning “I Can’t” Into “Why Not?” – A Shelter’s Journey Toward Lifesaving: From high euthanasia rates to high save rates, this session speaks to rural, Southern shelters that are historically underfunded and understaffed and shows that, with a drive to save lives, anything is possible.

In addition to all the engaging sessions, when you register you’ll enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and hot lunch each day of the conference, access to our app, a closing celebration party, access to the Hub to shop and mingle with exhibitors, and so much more.
If you register by June 9, the registration fee is only $295. There’s no need to enter a special code. The $100 discount will be taken off automatically when you register. Beginning June 10, the price increases to $395.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

Conference - 9/9/23 to 9/10/23- The Great Big Dog Aggression Workshop: Meds, Moods, and Modification - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2023-09-09 07:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-10 07:00 - 15:00 | Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
Join Dr. Pachel and Mike as they take a deep dive into aggression and the underlying motivations for aggressive behavior in dogs. This will be an amazing two-day workshop with two of the most sought-after experts in the dog behavior world!
Register Now
Early Bird Tickets (before June 1, 2023): $265; After June 1, 2023: $310
Workshop location:
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.wedontdosit.com/gbda
