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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2025-11-05 04:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 04:00 - 14:00 | 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/

Conference - 4/7/26 to 4/10/26 - Animal Care Expo 2026 - Humane World for Animals (fee applies)
2026-04-07 04:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-08 04:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 04:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 04:30 - 09:30 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Animal Care Expo is the largest international professional development conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With a variety of session topics, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
Join us April 7-10, 2026 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Conference – 4/9/26 to 4/12/26 – 2026 ABVP Symposium – ABVP (fee applies)
2026-04-09 06:00 - 2026-04-12 14:00 | Virtual
Get ready to expand your expertise, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest breakthroughs in species-specific veterinary care. The ABVP® Scientific Program is packed with innovative sessions, inspiring speakers, and practical insights designed to elevate your practice.
WEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/

Conference - 5/11/26 to 5/13/26 - The Gathering 2026 - CARE (fee applies)
2026-05-11 05:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-12 05:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-13 05:00 - 14:00 | The Study at University City, 20 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
The Gathering is CARE’s annual multi-day conference bringing together community members, practitioners, researchers, advocates, and organizers working at the intersection of Human and Animal Well-being.
Across three days, The Gathering creates space to examine how the Animal Welfare and Animal Protection fields have caused harm through exclusion, bias, and inequitable practices — and to collectively build pathways toward reform that honor both people and animals.
Grounded in CARE’s core pillars — Intention, Mobilization, Peace, Education, Acknowledgment, Compassion, and Heart — this conference centers BIPOC leadership, lived experience, and community-based knowledge. Sessions move beyond theory to focus on practical tools, shared learning, and relationship-building that participants can bring back to their communities and institutions.
The Gathering is designed for those who understand that animal welfare cannot be separated from human well-being, environmental justice, and systemic equity. Programming will reflect CARE’s four divisions:

Research & Development
Narrative & Truth Telling
Community Animal CARE
Environmental Justice & Policy

This is not a traditional conference. It is a space for honest dialogue, accountability, healing, and action — built with accessibility, care, and community at the center.
WEBSITE LINK: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/companionsandanimalsforreformandequity/event/thegathering4/
