April 7, 2026

7:30 AM-2:00 PM
Expo for a CAWS Day

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Perk up for Pets

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
"What should I do?”: Tackling moral distress in clinics, shelters, rehabs and sanctuaries
Speaker:
•    Sarah Bowen, Executive Director

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Barkitecture: Get ready to raise the ruff!
Speakers:
•    Michael Barnard
•    Shelly Moore
•    Kim Hanschen
•    C. Scott Learned
•    Caty Townsend

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Building sustainable nonprofit veterinary clinics: Lessons learned from 55 clinics across the United States and Canada
Speakers:
•    Aimee Christian
•    JJ Russell
•    Kate Atema

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Implementing the ‘new gold standard’ to increase access to care
Speakers:
•    Dr. Christina Tran
•    Jennifer Bennett
•    Kelly Bremken
•    Sarah Mantovani

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Keeping dogs in homes: Practical solutions for managing canine behavior pre and post adoption
Speakers
•    Victoria Stilwell

9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Leading for change: Building inclusive, resilient and collaborative leadership in animal welfare

April 8, 2026

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Round Tables

9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Round Tables

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Be kind, rewind: Reframing self-talk
Speaker:
•    Kelly Bremken

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Building bridges: Community partnerships in animal welfare
Speakers:
•    Jill Henke
•    Sarah Aguilar

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Building sustainability in animal welfare: A South African vet's perspective
Speaker:
•    Dr. Kokie Innocentia Harris

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Canine arousal-related aggression: Understanding, managing and modifying behavior
Speaker:
•    Dr. Wailani Sung

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Donor journeys with a heartbeat: How AI, automation and personalization drove a 300% fundraising surge
Speaker:
•    Melissa Davis

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Lifesaving in the middle of nowhere: Turning rural challenges into community wins
Speakers:
•    Heather Hall
•    Dr. Louiza Chan

10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Responding to calls about wildlife
Speaker:
•    Lynsey White

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall

12:00 - 2:30 PM
Lunch provided 

3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Advancements in neonatal kitten care
Speakers:
•    Marnie Russ
•    Dr. Julie Levy

3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Behavioral euthanasia: Decisions, impacts and communications
Speaker:
•    Dr. Miranda K. Workman

3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Bridging generations: Leading a multigenerational workforce in animal welfare
Speakers:
•    Jamie Gay
•    Kelly Cunningham
•    Judith Dumont
•    Todd Cramer

4:45 PM-6:00 PM
Main stage session

April 9, 2026

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Beyond the kennel: Navigating the new era of pet acquisition
Speakers:
•    Karen Marchi
•    Ronnie Matthew

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Bringing your team along on the journey of Adopters Welcome
Speakers:
•    Summer Dolder
•    Clare Callison
•    Rory Adams
•    Jordan Constantine

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Cats, community and culture: The heart of a sustainable TNVR program
Speakers:
•    Angeline Fahey
•    Courtney Gustafson

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Collaborative solutions: Keeping people and pets together through cross-sector partnerships
Speakers:
•    Carrie Openshaw
•    Lauren Rogers
•    Leanna Taylor
•    Shoshana Mostoller

8:00 AM-9:15 AM
Coming to a town near you: Humane wildlife control without trapping
Speaker:
•    Bill Dowd

9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Main stage session
Speakers:
•    Chelsea Staley
•    René Moreno
•    Gina Knepp

11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch provided

2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Animal-Friendly Communities: A community-driven approach to harmonize companion animals, wildlife and people
Speakers:
•    Sofía Herra
•    Grettel Delgadillo-Molina

2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Cruel, yes; illegal, maybe?
Speakers:
•    Laura Koivula
•    Erin Aiello

2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Don’t make me dig: Making your website easy to find and use
Speakers:
•    Jen Zhao
•    April Huntsman

2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Euthanasia 101: Tips to improve your shelter's euthanasia process
Speakers:
•    Kelly Fuller
•    Dr. Cathy Anderson

3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Beyond the buzzwords: Applying trauma-informed and community-centered care
Speaker:
•    Brita Loeb

3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Breaking barriers: Expanding access to affordable spay/neuter services
Speakers:
•    Jessica Shelton
•    Joanna Miller
•    Dr. Sara Pizano
•    Penny Ellison

3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Fetch the good vibes: Fostering positivity in shelter life
Speakers:
•    Kristine Watson
•    Jasmine Glover-McNamara

3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Global advocacy: From understanding to action
Speaker:
•    Patrick Gerard

3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Puppy socialization or parvo prevention – we CAN have both!
Speaker:
•    Dr. Meghan Herron

8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Expo Party