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SUMMARY:The Cat Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nDATE: JANUARY 24, 2026 & JANUARY 25, 2026\nTIME: 10:00AM-5:00PM EST.\nRegister Now\nEach year, the global Community Cats Podcast community comes together for this unique virtual event—no travel required!\nTake part in two days filled with cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.\nScroll down to learn more about the speakers and presentations included in this year’s conference. Plus attendees can take advantage of the interactive format, useful handouts, and get access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals. \n\n\n\n#ThanksToMaddie, we have several scholarships available for those helping cats in the United States. If you’d like to apply, please click this box and complete the short form on our scholarships page. Scholarships are limited so don’t miss your chance to attend at no cost!\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers and Presentations\nClick here to download the full schedule, speaker profiles, and presentation descriptions. And don’t forget to subscribe to our email newsletter to get all the details and updates sent straight to your inbox.\n\n\nAccess to Veterinary Care and Cat Families\nKaitlyn Andres, MS, MPH\nResearch Associate, University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE)\n\n\n\n\nThe Cat’s Meow: Using Data to Drive Feline Adoption\nApril Huntsman\nSenior Director of Animal Welfare, Adopt a Pet\n\n\n\n\nFull Circle TNR: Stopping the Cycle Where the Kittens Begin\nJackie Noble\nExecutive Director, Orphan Kitten Club\n\n\n\n\nFeline Leukemia (FeLV): Just Where Do We Stand and How Can You Help?\nMargaret Tompkins\nPresident, Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does It Take to Start and Run a Cat Cafe?\nUri Harel\nPresident, Kitty Cat Cafe and Adoption Lounge\n\n\n\n\nExtreme Trapping: Lessons From the Burn Zone\nBryan Kortis\nNational Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats\n\n\n\n\nPushing Upstream: Building Multi-Country Evidence-Based Strategies for Cat Population Management\nHarry Eckman\nGlobal Advisor for Cat Population Management, International Cat Care\n\n\n\n\nCat Acquisition and Care: Trends and Implications for Outreach\nMegyn Scott-Hintz\nGraduate Research Assistant, Program for Pet Health Equity\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Capacity Where It Counts: How Veterinary Training Fuels Community Cat Programs\nBrianna Lovell Myers\nExecutive Director, United Spay Alliance\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does It Take to Start and Run a Cat Cafe?\nAnne Beal\nFounder, Meow Cat Lounge\n\n\n\n\nBecoming Certified in Community Cat Management: A Panel Discussion\nElizabeth Finch\nEducation Coordinator, Community Cats Central\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Veterinary Care and Cat Families\nKaty Carpenter\nEditorial Operations Manager for the Journal of One Health Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Veterinary Care and Cat Families\nKayla Anderson\nVeterinary Social Worker, University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE)\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Veterinary Care and Cat Families\nClaire Schuch\nAssociate Director of Research, University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE)\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does It Take to Start and Run a Cat Cafe?\nStacy LeBaron\nFounder & Head Cat, Community Cats Central\n\n\n\n\nBecoming Certified in Community Cat Management: A Panel Discussion\nAubry Eilenstine\nCommunity Cat Program Coordinator, KC Pet Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaising the Bar: Strengthening Community Cat Program Leadership – A Panel Discussion\nAmanda Ondrof\nPresident, Communities Promoting Animal Welfare (CPAW)\n\n\n\n\nGrants Chat\nStephanie Mathers\nCEO, Grants 4 Animals\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Cat Conference is proudly sponsored by:\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n.path{fill:none;stroke:#333;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:1.5px;}\n\n\n
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