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WE INVITE THOSE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING ACTIVE COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS AND OTHERS IN THEIR STATE AND NATION TO COME TO THIS ENERGIZING EVENT.
ATTRIBUTES OF ATTENDANCE
• Gain insight into the current topics of discussion and concern facing those in the animal wellbeing fields and what others are doing to overcome those challenges
• Actively support animals and learn how you can begin and sustain initiatives in your own community
• Learn what animal wellbeing resources are available to Oklahomans and those in the surrounding regions
• Take part in an energizing conference format that will leave you excited to get back to your community and share what you have learned
• Meet and develop relationships with other like-minded animal advocates
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• Breakfast, lunch, and breaks for both days of the conference
• Two days of informative general sessions
• Opportunities to network with individuals from different parts of the animal wellbeing field who work throughout the United States and in all areas of Oklahoma
•Continuing Education credits
FAQ
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE
IF I AM NOT FROM OKLAHOMA, CAN I STILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Of course. In fact, we welcome attendees from around the globe to attend the two-day conference. Kirkpatrick Foundation’s Safe & Humane initiative is to make Oklahoma one of the safest and most humane places to be an animal, but we endeavor to inspire communities elsewhere. In order to make our state a safer place, we encourage those in other areas of the country to contribute, expand, and share their knowledge and commitment to animal wellbeing.
IS THIS CONFERENCE ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO ADVOCATE FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS?
Kirkpatrick Foundation’s Safe & Humane initiative and The ANIMAL Conference 2024 support the idea of animal wellbeing. We welcome all in the animal wellbeing community who are respectful of differing points of view. Sometimes, language and terminology can be polarizing, and we have found that the phrase “animal rights” is both intentionally and unintentionally divisive. The Safe & Humane conference is designed to bring concerned and interested people together to study and communicate about the current issues and future trends in animal wellbeing.
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE 2024 TAKE PLACE?
The official dates of The ANIMAL Conference 2024 are Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2024. This conference will be held at Oklahoma City Zoo. Pre-conference activities have not been determined yet.
ARE MEALS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?
Yes. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be offered on both days of the conference. This is a vegan conference.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
Attire is business casual. Feel free to be comfortable in slacks, denim, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses and most importantly, comfortable shoes. We recommend you dress in layers as temperatures in meeting rooms can vary.
IS THERE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO?
Oklahoma City Zoo complies with the regulations set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please email the Oklahoma City Zoo, 405-424-3344, should you need any special accommodations.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK DURING THE EVENT?
Free parking is available at the Oklahoma City Zoo on the north side. The zoo's address is 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. More information to come.
ARE THERE SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAGS?
Yes! We'd love for you to share your participation by tagging @kirkpatrickfdn and using general hashtags such as #ANIMAL2024, #ThinkGlobalActLocal, and #Oklahoma. The more positive attention we can bring to animals in the United States, the more mainstream these conversations become.
REGISTRATION
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE 2024?
On this website. A link to the registration page is found at the top of this website. Registration has not yet opened for the conference. Note that scholarships are available. Please inquire with Manda Overturf Shank, manda@kirkpatrickfoundation.com, for more information.
I HAVE A QUESTION OR PROBLEM REGARDING MY REGISTRATION.
Please call Factor 110 operations manager at (405) 604-0041.
CAN I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION?
Full refunds, less a $50 cancellation fee will be honored for all cancellations received, in writing, by September 20, 2024. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date and registrants will be responsible for the full conference fee. Send cancellations to Factor 110 operations manager at (405) 604-0041.
WHAT IS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT TO THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE 2024?
Will Rogers World Airport – Oklahoma City (OKC) is the airport for the Oklahoma City area.