After seeing a 35% increase in attendance in 2023, we are excited to share we had another 34% increase for the 2024 Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference!

Here are a few of the comments from our attendees:

• I loved that there were sessions for all aspects of animal welfare and the speakers were all good! I loved meeting other ACO's and being able to network. I loved the comradery between ACO's and shelter workers. We all need more of that.
• It serves as a reset for my brain. It enforces all the good things my shelter is doing and gives ideas for improvement.
• My favorite thing was the feeling of inclusivity and the lack of feeling judged. This felt far more comfortable, kind, and welcoming.
• The session lengths and frequent breaks were perfect. The speakers and content were all above average. Loved all of the comradery and networking, as well as after-hours socializing.

The PSC Planning Committee is already hard at work on next year's conference! Mark your calendar - June 1-3, 2025. Do you have an idea for a session you would like to present? Or just an idea for a session you would like to see at next year's conference? Use the links below to share your ideas with the committee. Are you an industry partner interested in sponsoring? Check out the sponsorship packet!

Questions? Contact Angie Wood, PSC Conference Coordinator, at prairiestates@iawf.net.