Be Part of the Global Animal Welfare Community

The Summit for Animals brings together animal welfare professionals from across Canada and around the world. Learn from leading experts, explore new ideas in the Discovery Hub, and connect with colleagues from every corner of the sector. Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to make a real difference.

Top 3 reasons to ATTEND THE #SummitForAnimals

1. Unmatched Networking: Connect with Canada’s largest delegation of animal welfare professionals to expand your network and elevate your career.

2. Immersive Learning: From pre-conference Learning Labs to 55+ expert-led sessions, gain valuable insights and skills.

3. Trending Topics: Level up your skill set through hands-on workshops and interactive and engaging sessions.

  
You belong at the Summit for Animals. Whether you're a shelter worker, rescue volunteer, veterinary staff, student, or advocate, this guide will provide tips to help you attend the 2026 Summit for Animals in Whistler, British Columbia, even if financial resources are limited. Request access to this free guide here.

 A look back at the 2025 summit 

The 2025 Summit for Animals in Montréal was an incredible success, bringing together nearly 500 passionate attendees—our largest delegation yet—and selling out the conference. With over 110 sessions, including more than 55 speakers, we gathered to share insights, collaborate, and tackle the latest challenges in animal welfare.

As you browse through the highlights of the 2025 Summit, we hope you’ll feel the energy and inspiration that made this event so special. The community's collective knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication were palpable as we advanced our work and forged new connections to make a difference for animals worldwide.