Events
OAA offers many events each year, including virtual conferences and trainings, tours, workshops, and more. We also share events from our partners, affiliates, and other animal protection organizations. Sign up for our e-news to learn about all our events, or check back here often to stay informed. We hope to see you soon!
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Harms and Freedoms: Captivity, Natural Habitats, and Sanctuary
The Animal Legal Education Initiative (ALEI) at The George Washington University Law School will be hosting a three-day conference April 3 - 5, 2025, titled: Harms and Freedoms: Captivity, Natural Habitats, and Sanctuary.

HSUS Animal Care Expo 2025
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. 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.

Association of Professional Humane Educators Conference 2025
APHE’s annual national conference will feature speakers from around the world. This year’s conference will provide participants with professional networking opportunities and presentations that will motivate and inspire our work in this important field. This is the national conference for humane educators!

ALDF Animal Law Conference 2025
Mark your calendar for the 33rd annual Animal Law Conference, taking place October 17– 19, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and online. This is the nation’s premier animal law event and is sure to be an inspiring and memorable gathering of legal professionals and experts, scholars, and students who are making a difference for animals.

My Dog is My Home Conference 2025
Mark your calendars for the My Dog Is My Home Conference on March 25-27, 2025. This online conference will explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals.

Best Friends National Conference 2025
Join Best Friends Animal Society at their annual National Conference, happening February 20-22, 2025 in Palm Springs, California! At the conference, you’ll learn the latest tools and data-driven techniques to take home and immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community — everything you need to reach or sustain no-kill status in 2025.

Ohio Avian Research Conference
We are happy to announce that the Ohio Avian Research Conference will be returning this year on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. The full-day event will be hosted by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, in Columbus, OH, and will include a full day of scientific presentations, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Ronald L. Mumme, Professor Emeritus at Allegheny College in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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