Learn the latest in lifesaving
You’ll leave inspired, energized, and equipped with the latest knowledge and resources to save the lives of more dogs and cats.
The conference schedule overview
All below times are in Central time, and schedule details are subject to change.
Vegan continental breakfast served for all registered attendees.
In the Hub (open daily at various times) you can dine on delicious vegan lunches, network with other attendees, check out a wide variety of sponsors and exhibitors, meet representatives from Best Friends and shop for pet and human gear.
The BIPOC Lounge, freestyle learning rooms, and the wellbeing room are all spaces designed for our conference attendees to connect or take a break between sessions.
You can celebrate your time at the conference at our closing party on Saturday. There will be awesome music, delicious vegan food, entertaining activities, mingling and, of course, tons of fun.
August 10 | August 11 | August 12
Wednesday, August 9
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration and check-in, Swag Swap, Bookstore, and App Help Desk open
Thursday, August 10
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration and check-in, Swag Swap, Bookstore, and App Help Desk open
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BIPOC Lounge open
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Well-being Room open
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General session
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Hub open
2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 2, 3, and 4 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Hub open
Friday, August 11
7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Well-being Room open
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration and check-in, Swag Swap, Bookstore, and App Help Desk open
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BIPOC Lounge open
9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 9 and 10 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
General session
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Hub open
2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 2, 3, and 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 12
7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Well-being Room open
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration and check-in, Swag Swap, Bookstore, and App Help Desk open
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BIPOC Lounge open
9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 9 and 10 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Risks for Rewards sessions
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Hub open
2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Breakout sessions (45 minutes): starting at 2 and 3 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General session
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Closing party
