Colorado Animal Welfare Conference
August 18-20, 2026
Sheraton Denver West, Lakewood, CO
One conference. One community.
One shared vision: humane communities for all pets and people.
The Colorado Animal Welfare Conference is where Colorado’s animal welfare professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and move our work forward for animals and communities across Colorado.
Scholarships are available for the 2026 Colorado Animal Welfare Conference, thanks to a generous grant from the National Animal Care & Control Association. To apply, fill out the form below. You will be asked to submit a brief description of how a scholarship will benefit you and your organization.
Connect with experts and colleagues
For more than 13 years, the Colorado Animal Welfare Conference has delivered high-caliber training across multiple tracks to animal welfare professionals across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. From shelter directors to field service staff, attendees come to learn from nationally recognized experts and leave with the tools, ideas, and connections to make a real difference.
Solutions From Our Sponsors
Our sponsors bring the conference to life! Browse the latest shelter software, explore equipment designed to make your work easier, and discover new strategies from the people who support our industry. Stop by their booths, fill out your Sponsor Passport, and don’t forget to say thank you. Their generosity is what makes this conference possible.
Broaden your network
Some of the most valuable moments at the conference happen between sessions. Join fellow attendees for breakfast, lunch, and an evening reception. Every conversation is a chance to share what you know, learn from someone else’s experience, and build relationships that extend well beyond the conference.
Your voice matters after the event too. A post-conference survey gives you a direct line to share ideas for future speakers, sessions, and networking events.
