Best Friends National Conference

https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

The 2026 Best Friends National Conference is a major animal welfare event scheduled for May 7–9 in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to achieving and sustaining no-kill status across the country. The gathering brings together a diverse group of advocates, shelter professionals, and volunteers to share data-driven techniques and practical strategies for saving more dogs and cats. Attendees can participate in sessions led by experts in field services, shelter medicine, fundraising, and community engagement to help fast-track lifesaving efforts in their own communities.