2025 Registration

The Network Live - November 3
The Annual Conference - November 4-6

How to Register

In order to register, you will need to:

Have an account with The Association
Be logged in

Don’t have an account? Click here to view member types and create one. You can choose a free account or a paid membership. Paid members receive discounted registration rates.

Browse the Conference FAQ page to answer any questions you have about registration, membership types, discounts, and more.

Separate Registration for Optional Events

Project Chimps Sanctuary Tour

Volunteer at Community Wellness Day at Atlanta Humane Society

Shelter Tours

You must have an account with The Association and be logged in to register for the conference.

Don’t have an account? Click here to review our member types and make the selection that's right for you.

Note: Animal Welfare Professional, Industry Partner and Student members enjoy discounted conference registration rates. For animal welfare professionals who do not currently have a paid membership with The Association, we offer you a bundle, which includes conference registration and one year of membership with The Association.

Got questions? Email membership@theaawa.org.

MEMBER BENEFIT

Animal Welfare Professional members who are registered for the conference are invited to bring non-members at a 25% discount. Click here for the discount code.

Email membership@theaawa.org with questions.

Registration Fees

Registration Type

Early Bird
Through Sept 19

Regular
Through OCT 10

Late
Through NOV 6

Animal Welfare Professional Member

$430

$530

$630

Learning Non-Member Bundle

Includes a free upgrade to a full Animal Welfare Professional membership effective Nov. 1, 2025.

$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

Registration Fees

Animal Welfare Professional Member

$279 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$379 – Regular Registration through Oct. 17

$479 – Late through Nov. 3

Learning Non-Member Bundle

Includes a free upgrade to a full Animal Welfare Professional membership, effective November 1, 2025.

$479 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$579 – Regular Registration through Oct. 17

$679 – Late through Nov. 3

Industry Partner Member

$879 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$979 – Regular Registration through Oct. 17

$1079 – Late through Nov. 3

Industry Partner Non-Member

$1079 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$1179 – Regular Registration through Oct. 17

$1279 – Late through Nov. 3

Student Member

$179 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$279 – Regular Registration through Oct. 17

$379 – Late through Nov. 3

The Network Live

Additional fee for all member types to attend the daylong event on November 3.

$75 – Early Bird Registration through Sept. 19

$100 – Regular Registration through 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 Nov 1
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.