**We are in the planning stages for the ANIMAL 2026 Conference. Follow Kirkpatrick Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for announcements about speakers, location details, and more. **

ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE 2026 TAKE PLACE?
The official dates of The ANIMAL Conference 2024 are Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026. Location TBD.

ARE MEALS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?
Yes. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be offered on both days of the 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.

REGISTRATION

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE ANIMAL CONFERENCE 2026?
Registration for ANIMAL 2026 will open in spring 2026. 

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