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Animal Welfare CEO Forum

2026 CEO Forum, San Diego, CA
photo credit: Phil Tani

CALIFORNIA ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Promoting Excellence in Animal Care, Sheltering, and Law Enforcement since 1909™

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Presents the 13th Annual

Animal Welfare CEO Forum

We are pleased to again bring together animal welfare leaders in California for an all-inclusive, executive-level experience. Limited to the president, CEO, executive director, or animal care and control director of CalAnimals' animal shelter and animal control agency member organizations, this invitation-only event focuses on improving the welfare of our companion animals by joining and strengthening the animal welfare leaders. Come prepared to exchange ideas, socialize, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose and direction.

February 1-3, 2027

Monday 5:30pm through Wednesday noon

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown
Sacramento, CA

 

  • Attendance is limited to CEO/Directors only, from current CalAnimals' animal shelter and animal control agency member organizations.

  • Registration Fee: $600, with the remaining costs covered by our generous sponsors.

  • This is an all-inclusive event.

    • All meals, sessions, evening events, and hotel room for Monday and Tuesday nights are included.

    • Plan to stay with us at the hotel.

  • We encourage you to register early, then book your travel.

  • The CEO (primary account holder) must be signed-in (using their own credentials) to register for this event.

View the Agenda

Agenda coming soon!

In Sacramento - super convenient!

  • Monday - Wednesday schedule

  • Even more networking and discussion events

  • Tuesday Off-site Dinner Reception at the riverfront Delta King in Old Sacramento

  • Stay to visit various area shelters Wednesday after the event

As we work to create our agenda for the event,
please don’t hesitate to reach out with topic and/or speaker suggestions.
Email: Jill@calanimals.org


Each person’s participation and engagement are key to making this a great event for all. To encourage candid discussion and exploration of issues, we will ask you to treat discussions as confidential. The sessions will be live only, and not recorded.​​

Our 2026 Generous Sponsors:

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