2026 Registration

The Network Live - October 26
The Annual Conference - October 27-29

How to Register

Separate Registration for Optional Events

Project Chimps Sanctuary Tour

Shelter Tours

Registration Fees

Registration Type

Early Bird
Through Sept 11

Regular
Sept 12 – OCT 2

Late
OCT 3 – OCT 26

Animal Welfare Professional Member

$430

$530

$630

Learning Non-Member Bundle

Includes a free upgrade to a full Animal Welfare Professional membership effective Oct 15, 2026.

$630

$730

$830

Industry Partner Member

$1,030

$1,130

$1,230

Industry Partner – Non-Member

$1,230

$1,330

$1,430

Student Member

$330

$430

$530

The Network Live (optional)

$75

$100

$150

Note: Your conference registration includes three breakfasts, two lunches, and two evening events -- conference meals are vegetarian with vegan options

Registration Fees

Animal Welfare Professional Member

$279 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$379 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

$630 – Late Registration:
Oct. 3 – Oct. 26

Learning Non-Member Bundle

Includes a free upgrade to a full Animal Welfare Professional membership, effective November 1, 2026.

$479 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$579 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

$830 – Late Registration:
Oct. 3 – Oct. 26

Industry Partner Member

$879 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$979 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

$1230 – Late Registration: Oct. 3 – Oct. 26

Industry Partner Non-Member

$1079 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$1179 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

$1430 – Late Registration: Oct. 3 – Oct. 26

Student Member

$179 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$279 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

$530 – Late Registration: Oct. 3 – Oct. 26

The Network Live

Additional fee for all member types to attend the daylong event on Monday, October 26.

$75 – Early Bird Registration: through Sept. 11

$100 – Regular Registration: Sept. 12 – Oct. 17

Which Registration Type Should I Choose?

Animal Welfare Professional

Paid membership: $250/year
Works for a nonprofit animal welfare organization
Receives $200 off conference registration

Learning Non-Member Bundle

For those with a free Learning Member account
Includes conference registration + free membership upgrade on Oct 15
Not for for-profit professionals (see Industry Partner registration)

Industry Partner Member

Works in the for-profit sector (e.g., selling goods or services)
Must have a paid or sponsor-provided membership ($350/year)
Receives $200 off registration
If you're a sponsor and need your promo codes, email marketing@theaawa.org.

Industry Partner Non-Member

For-profit professionals without a paid membership
Create a free Industry Partner Non-Member account before registering

Student Member

Full-time students with proof of enrollment
Must hold a $15/year Student Membership
Receives $300 off registration
Membership must be approved before registering

Guest Option: Evening Social Events Package

Bring a guest to join evening meals and events.

Cost: $150 per guest
This package does not include access to sessions or daily meals.

Note: Your conference registration includes breakfast on all three days, lunches on days one and two, and our two evening events. You only need to purchase a Guest Social Package if you're bringing someone who isn’t attending the conference sessions but would like to join you for the evening meals and social events.