# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for an inspiring and informative experience at the 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference (formerly known as the Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference)! This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and help shape the future of animal control, rescue, and care.

DETAILS
The 2026 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Independence, MO on October 1-3, 2026. Hotel rooms will be available at a block rate.

Register now at:
https://masc.regfox.com/2026mawc

The full schedule is available at: https://www.missourianimals.org/schedule2026

Hotel block booking link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=MCIINGI&arrivalDate=2026-10-01&departureDate=2026-10-03&groupCode=ANIMAL&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2Cen%2CDirectLink

PARTNERS
Please e-mail mawc@missourianimals.org if your organization would like to sponsor or exhibit at the conference.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-midwest-animal-welfare-conference/200030356475720
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 131

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Independence
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hilton Garden Inn Independence
- **lat**: 39.04102
- **long**: -94.34872
- **full address**: Hilton Garden Inn Independence, 19677 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057-1566, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hilton Garden Inn Independence, 19677 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057-1566, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference?
  - **A:** 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference is organized by Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Midwest Animal Welfare Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Independence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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