Animal Behavior, Emotion, and Personality
The conference offers an outstanding opportunity for animal behaviorists to meet and present their latest research.
This conference is aimed at all members of the veterinary team and focuses on topics such as animal behavior and autism, pandemic pups, pain and behavior problems, training 101, and much more!
This conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of animal sensitivity and animal emotion.
Exploring together the physics of leading and engaging in complex living systems - for work, medicine, community, nature, and more.
This conference promotes the study of animal behavior in the broadest sense and covers topics such as invertebrates and vertebrates, experimental psychology, behavioral ecology, neuroscience, zoology, biology, applied ethology, and human ethology as well as many other specialized areas.
This conference provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of animal emotion and personality.
This conference promotes the discipline of behavioral ecology, to provide researchers in behavioral ecology with a forum to present and publish their work, exchange views, and get to know each other.
Animal Welfare, Rights, and Law
Animal Care Expo is the largest international professional development conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers.
This conference focuses on all topics relating to animal law and is aimed at practitioners, students, scholars, and activists.
From community cat lifesaving and innovations in shelter medicine to community engagement and strategic communications, this year's conference covered the essential issues in animal welfare.
The CPSG Annual Meeting is a working meeting with an informal, open, and highly interactive atmosphere. Our mission is to, together with you, save threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts worldwide.
The conference focuses on topics like: assessing animal welfare through scientific research, case studies on animal welfare, legal frameworks in place to enhance animal welfare, farm/companion/wild/captive animal welfare and management, critical evaluations of current animal welfare standards, and animal welfare advocacy.
This conference is dedicated to the protection and rescue of animals and the people who deal with animals on a daily basis. The goal is to share knowledge and experience on an international level, and through this to increase the capacity of animal protectionists and all those who work with animals, and to broaden the horizons of those interested in the field.
Hear from government leaders and experts across human services and animal welfare disciplines on topics including supporting the human-animal bond and lifting up leaders from affected communities to advocate for low-barrier animal policies in shelter and housing. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities, and loads of giveaways.
SCAW two-day conferences will provide key findings and advances in research animal welfare, explore policy and management issues related to IACUCs and develop awareness of humane care and use of agricultural animals in research.
This conference is dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education.
Join peer funders, grantees and other experts in the field, and leaders of animal and environmental protection organizations in the region to strengthen our collective impact.
The APAW Expo successfully unites a vast cross section of animal law professionals and animal welfare advocates together to learn the importance of each of our roles in protecting animals as well as humans.
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.
We welcome staff and volunteers working at animal shelters, rescue organizations, zoos, aquariums, animal hospitals, animal trainers, students in college and university, and anyone who is interested in behavior analysis and the Constructional Approach!
We welcome all animal rights activists and all people who care about animals, the environment and would like to learn more about animal rights in both theory and practice.
ICAWC has one simple goal; to work together so that every dog and cat gets the love and care they deserve. Around the world, many companion animals desperately need help and that's why we provide a platform to help raise awareness of these issues. Sharing ideas. Learning about best practices. Inspiring us all to change for the better.
TAFA brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
This conference is for students, researchers, and professionals involved with animal welfare. This conference focuses on animal research and a variety of topics within animal welfare.
Canines and Canine Training
The aim of the conference is to present the biological principles and mechanisms of training companion, farm and wild animals. Our mission is to dispel the myths that still persist in many publications and to present the basic methods and training techniques that are universal for many species.
Come, sit, stay, and learn. The APDT/CAPDT Conference will offer a variety of opportunities to improve ourselves as trainers, as business people, and as an industry.
ClickerExpo is the perfect opportunity for animal training enthusiasts and professionals to improve their skills, keep up with the latest techniques, and learn from world experts in positive reinforcement.
This symposium at Rowan University is one of America's most important gatherings devoted to therapy dogs. The day-long conference brings together therapy dog handlers, health care experts, academics, those who want to get involved and people who simply love dogs, to share information, cutting edge research, insights from practical applications and best practices.
This conference focuses on all topics relating to assistance dogs used for a variety of purposes.
Ranked one of 2020's Top 10 Animal Behavior and Dog Training Conferences of the Year, this is an information-packed two days of dog science you do not want to miss.
This year's conference aims to offer education and information to canine professionals of all experience levels.
Focus areas that will be offered at this year's conference; Dog Training, Veteran Training, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, and Administrative. Many networking & development opportunities available.
Emergency, Disaster, and Police
The professional men and women who wear the uniform and serve will join together for one common mission - to train for a better and safer K-9 deployment the next time they hit the streets. Our training topics are very diverse and the style of delivering them is unique to the Police and Military K-9 profession.
This conference & vendor show is open to all K-9 trainers, handlers, law enforcement and military personnel.
A unique platform for senior experts from police forces to explore and demonstrate proven training and canine handling strategies to support law enforcement officers and gain insights into the latest technologies that can augment K9 training programs, enhance their olfactory senses and drive the proper breeding of canines for police operations.
This conference connects leading animal emergency and disaster researchers with practitioners and fellow academics.
This summit focuses on the lessons learned from the planners and responders that managed a myriad of incidents from disease response, hurricanes to wildland fires. Our audience can then adapt the information that they gain at the Summit into their own state and local planning efforts.
Equine
The AHC believes that the more opportunities available to use horses in various activities, the better the overall health of the industry and those who participate.
The Summit strengthens links between equine research and horsemanship circles by highlighting the practical and academic strategies that make horses' lives better. A conference on best horse practices and equine research, bringing together educators, researchers, horse owners, as well as working, professional, and recreational riders, for presentations on best practices related to care, handling, management, training, and riding.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) is committed to the advancement of equine-assisted services for lifelong impact.
OF HORSE, HUMAN & NATURE brings together leading voices and experts in equine and animal behavior, natural horsemanship, ranching, outfitting, and equine and human initiatives that advance well-being, along with horse-and-rider demonstrations, hands-on experiences with horses, and compelling storytellers, award-winning equine films and the latest research and science in these and related fields.
This summit is a place to convene around our shared goal of increasing equine adoption and providing a space to connect, innovate, and inspire one another. Make new friends, engage in groundbreaking collaborations, and come together as a community. We invite anyone with a passion for helping horses and equine adoption to join us.
Our mission is through sustained investment in rigorous research, HHRF serves as a catalyst to advance global knowledge of horse-human interactions and their impact on the health and wellness of people and horses. This conference is aimed at HAI researchers and those associated with equine therapy and other equine services.
For 31 years, the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo has entertained and educated horse lovers of all breeds and disciplines.
HAI, HAB, and AAI
This conference is open to all member of the animal assisted intervention community. Examples of conference topics include Protecting Animal Welfare in AAI: Our Ethical and Moral Responsibility, Best Practice Standards in Animal Assisted Interventions: Risk Assessment, Competency Assessment for Handlers in AAI, and much more!
This conference will bring together educators from around the world to celebrate animals of all kinds and explore how animal advocacy can be incorporated into classes and school communities. The conference is open to educators working with students at any age level - from Pre-K to Post-Secondary.
We reflect on how the field has changed - our understandings, the language and terminologies we use, the importance of both humans and animals in our work, the professionalization of the field of animal-assisted interventions and how global events have changed perspectives and priorities.
We invite current and prospective students who care about animals and are interested in studying human encounters with other species to participate FREE of charge in our annual ONLINE conference.
Strengthening the practice of incorporating dogs, horses, and other species safely, ethically, and effectively is relevant for occupational and mental health therapists, humane educators, equine-assisted service professionals, and others in order to achieve best outcomes for all.
This conference is a great opportunity for like-minded speakers, educators, students, policy makers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and housing stakeholders to come together to hear the latest science and practice on a topic that's important to the relationship between people and pets, supporting the bond to ensure people and pets stay together.
Research
Exhibitors have an opportunity to interact with AALAS members from the academic community, research institutions, government organizations, and commercial companies. The AALAS National Meeting is the largest gathering in the world of professionals concerned with the production, care, and use of laboratory animals.
Animal welfare professionals, including veterinarians, shelter leadership, and staff are invited to attend this free research forum to explore the results of new studies in community and shelter animal welfare.
Tradeline's annual animal research facilities conference details the new planning, design, construction, and operational strategies for high-capacity, highly efficient, flexible animal research space. This conference is open to all with interest in the planning, design, construction, and operation of animal research facilities.
Conference content focuses on human subjects research, animal care and use, crossover content, and institutional leadership content.
Veterinary Care
This conference brings together leading minds to improve access to veterinary care. With four tracks and topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education and challenges facing the veterinary field to AVC models and how to apply them, this conference is aimed at anyone involved in (or interested in engaging in) access to veterinary care work.
This conference is aimed at all members of the veterinary community and focuses on topics like animal health, animal welfare, CE, networking, veterinary innovation, and much more!
This conference is aimed at providing companion animal continuing education for students and professionals involved in the veterinary field.
Get ready to virtually learn at your own pace with the most up to date tips, tricks and techniques from the most respected leaders in their fields from AAV, AEMV, and ARAV.
This conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of clinical veterinary and animal welfare.
This summit is aimed at veterinary social workers. Examples of topics include: Compassion fatigue & conflict management, AAI, the link between human and animal violence, animal related grief and bereavement, the impact of environmental change on the human-animal relationship, and play and well-being activities.
This symposium welcomes those that support veterinary medicine in our regions: DVMs, Veterinary Technicians/Assistants, Practice Mangers, Office Staff, Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors. Look forward to 4 days packed with continuing education, exhibits, interactive labs and SWVS events.
This conference is aimed at members of the veterinary community and includes the following tracks: small animal, large animal, and education.
Learn about veterinary innovations by meeting with vendors, listening to speakers, and participating in workshops at this conference.
This conference specifically focuses on veterinary ophthalmology education. It provides a venue for ophthalmologists to share teaching and learning strategies, and to hear education presentations from outside speakers with an expertise in general and clinical education.
CanWest is pleased to offer five consecutive learning tracks: Companion Animal, Equine, Food Animal, Veterinary Technologist (RVT) and Veterinary Team. Veterinarians, veterinary technologists, practice staff and students are welcome to attend any of the above learning tracks.
The AAFP is excited to announce this year's annual conference theme, Enriching Feline Care & the Veterinary Experience. While the conference will cover aspects of the environment, interactions, techniques, and educating caregivers, it will also cover many medical topics.
A variety of sessions will cover topics such as: Hospice and Palliative Care for Natural Death and with Euthanasia, The Business of End-of-Life Care, Soft Skills and The Human Touch in the Human-Animal Bond and Grief Support, and more.
This conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of companion animal medicine.
This conference is offered every 18 months as an international forum for learning and networking between researchers, developers and educational institutions on the rapidly growing use of simulation in veterinary education.
The symposium provides a forum for sharing cutting-edge, original research in the field of animal behavior.
This conference is intended to enhance the exchange of educational materials and ideas among veterinary hospital pharmacists.
This conference is aimed at all members of the veterinary community and focuses on topics like avian & exotics, equine, food animal, hands-on laboratories, small animal, workshops, veterinary technician program, practice management program, and much more!
Zoo and Aquatic Life
This conference is aimed at zoo veterinarians and focuses on advancing the health and welfare of zoo animals and wildlife.
The AZA conference focuses on professional development and a variety of topics relating to the greater zoo and aquarium community.
CAZA Conference will feature interactive panels, break-out sessions, workshops, keynote speakers, as well as activities in the zoo!
This conference is aimed at zoo educators and the mission is engaging them worldwide to achieve biodiversity conservation by encouraging sustainable behaviors in people that visit zoos and aquariums.
This year's conference themes are sustainability, animal welfare, conservation, and strategic planning. The WAZA Annual Conference is the highlight of the year for members of the global zoos and aquariums community. It provides an opportunity to gather, network and share knowledge on the topics that matter most to us.
This conference is open to anyone who is interested in aquatic animal protection, regardless of sector. It is happening at a critical juncture, particularly as we approach the last decade of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, to elevate public awareness of aquatic animal sentience and the importance of taking their welfare into consideration going forward.
The AZVT provides continuing education for vet techs through our annual conference and occasional regional meetings. Our unique program focuses on zoo, aquatic, conservation, and wildlife medicine.
This conference's mission is to facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation.
This conference promotes 1) adherence to highly acceptable ex situ animal management standards and best practices, and 2) to significantly contribute to the advancement of wildlife science and education, as well as to biodiversity and wildlife habitat conservation initiatives especially in the Southeast Asian Region.
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This event will provide instruction and information-sharing on a range of issues affecting meat processing companies by addressing key strategies for continuous improvement in animal care and handling.
The ACI conference focuses on all forms of animals' interaction with computing systems and all aspects of animal-centered computing.
The Animal & Vegan Advocacy (AVA) Summit is dedicated to creating a world in which non-human animals are removed from the food system and other human uses and replaced by non-animal proteins, technology, and other innovations.
