All Animal Welfare Events
Various dates in summer 2026 – Various Locations (UK)
AHDB and ADOPT Roadshows
AHDB and ADOPT are holding a series of practical, on-farm roadshows this month and next, focused on a variety of topics and hosted at different working farms across England. They’re designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world farming decisions.
16th and 25th June 2026 – NC3Rs, Online (12:00-13:00 BST)
Welfare webinar: Best practice in research animal anaesthesia
Join the NC3Rs over two lunchtime sessions to explore the role of anaesthesia as a key welfare refinement and how practical approaches can be applied in laboratory animals to improve welfare and experimental outcomes.
Anaesthesia plays a critical role in minimising pain, distress and adverse physiological effects whilst supporting improved scientific outputs. Veterinary anaesthetists from the Research Animal Anaesthesia Network (RAAN) will share their expertise covering topics including common challenges, appropriate monitoring and use of injection and inhalation agents.
16th to 19th June 2026 – Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon (Portugal)
Behaviour Change Conference 2026: Health & Sustainability
Bringing together industry, academia, government and NGOs to discuss cutting-edge developments in the science and application of behaviour change to a range of global challenges.
Link to Behaviour Change Conference
17th June 2026 – Online 14:00-15:00 (BST)
Webinar: Guide to Humanely Killing Laboratory Fish
Join Dr J-P Mocho and Dr Nikki Osborne for this live online session discussing current evidence, recommendations and refinement approaches relating to the humane killing of laboratory fish. Drawing on the latest FELASA working group recommendations, this session will explore what constitutes a good death and how recommendations can be practically applied within laboratory settings.
18th June 2026 – Online and Lodi (Italy)
First Scientific Workshop: Introduction to Omics for Animal Health and Welfare
The workshop is organised as part of the ANEW-HEALTH project (SOA33) and will provide researchers with an introduction to omics approaches, tools and their applications in animal health and welfare research.
18th June 2026 – Online 09:00-11:00 (BST)
Workshop: Communicating Animal Welfare
Explore how to communicate animal welfare more effectively across different audiences. This session will focus on translating complex knowledge into clear, impactful messages to strengthen understanding across the value chain.
23rd June 2026 – Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum policy conference (Online)
Next steps for land use in England
This conference will consider the way forward for managing competing demands on land use in England, examining key issues following the Government’s recently published Land Use Framework for England.
It will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to assess issues, including setting priorities for land use and balancing competing demands, application of the Framework’s principles in practice across sectors, and arrangements for decision-making, coordination and accountability. It comes with concerns being raised around implementation, responsibilities and a need for clearer incentives, despite stakeholders generally welcoming the vision.
23rd to 25th June 2026 – University of London (UK) and Online
UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 – 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare.
3-day event exploring the latest animal welfare science and critically reflecting on the state of animal welfare as a scientific discipline. Three symposia included are: “Animal Welfare Science: Past, Present and Future”, “Assessing Animal Welfare” and “Is there a replication crisis in animal welfare science?”
Link to UFAW Centenary Conference
26th June 2026 – Royal Veterinary College Camden Campus, London (UK)
COST Action LIFT “Lifting Farm Animal Lives – laying the foundations for positive animal welfare”
The program will include a mix of presentations on LIFT deliverables and outcomes related to Positive Animal Welfare and covering key concepts, methodologies, and on-farm applications. It will include oral presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and poster sessions.
29th June – Morning UK (Online)
Westminster Health Forum policy conference
Transitioning to non-animal methods in science and regulation
This conference will explore next steps for transitioning to non-animal methods in science in the UK, with discussion on implementation of the Government’s Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods published in November 2025.
It will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to explore priorities and practicalities for accelerating the use of NAMs while maintaining confidence in patient safety, regulatory reliability, and scientific standards, as well as continuing progress on animal welfare.
29th June to 3rd July 2026 – Montpellier (France)
11th Meeting of the European Federation for Primatology
5-day event featuring talks, workshops and posters.
29th to 30th June – Ghent (Belgium)
Artificial Intelligence 4 Animal Science
This 2-day conference, organized by EAAP, ILVO, KU-Leuven and the University of Gent will offer a unique opportunity to showcase and discuss the newest developments in the field of AI for animal science.
Link to conference information
29th to 30th June – University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and online
Workshop: Climate Change and Animal Ethics
This 2-day workshop, organized by Gabrielle Tabares Fagundez, Angela Martin, Ivo Wallimann-Helmer and Miriam Zemanova at University of Fribourg aims to bring together researchers from different institutions working on climate change and animal ethics. The meeting seeks to foster scholarly exchange on ongoing and future research projects; identify conceptual and practical challenges in the field; encourage networking and new collaborations; and explore potential synergies in research and teaching initiatives.
29th June – 1st July 2026 – Bridging Fields Residency, UK
Themed on crops
Bridging Fields: working effectively with farmers programme residencies in 2026, generously fully funded by the Rothschild Foundation. Spaces are limited to 25 people for each, who are based in the UK and doing research in the broad areas of food, farming and the environment.
If oversubscribed, we will have to apply the following selection criteria.
- 1 residency per person
- Able to commit to whole duration of residency
- Even spread of participants across institutions (so not several people from same institution)
- Disciplinary spread across participants aligned to residency theme and relevance to current food & farming issues
For more information about the programme, visit the RAU website
30th June 2026 – University of Birmingham (UK)
Building Capability in Behavioural Research Conference
Convening an interdisciplinary community of researchers, practitioners and policymakers for a dynamic programme of discussion, exchange and collaboration. Themes are Digital and AI, Environment and Sustainability and Health.
Link to Building Capability in Behavioural Research
1st July 2026 – IC3Rs Online 14:30- 15:30 (BST)
Voluntary Administration of Substances – A Refinement Case Study
The Pawlowic Lab will present practical strategies to improve animal welfare, reduce stress for researchers, and maintain scientific robustness through voluntary administration approaches and other refinement methods.
1st to 3rd July 2026 – Paris (France)
ISAZ – International Society for Anthrozoology Conference
Bringing together international and multi-discplinary scholars of human-animal interactions.
14th to 18th July 2026 – Cincinnati, Ohio (USA)
ABS 2026 – Animal Behavior Society
Includes talks and workshops, some aimed at early career researchers.
Link to ABS 2026
20th to 24th July 2026 – Turin (Italy)
ISBE 2026 – International Society for Behavioral Ecology Congress 2026
A week of cutting-edge science, lively discussions and meaningful networking amongst people working in behavioural ecology.
Link to ISBE 2026
10th to 14th August 2026 – Gautam Buddha University (India)
59th International Conference on Applied Ethology
Topic is “Shared Worlds: Ethology-driven animal welfare & coexistence”. Abstract submission deadline is 15th February, Travel Award deadline is 20th February, Early Registration deadline is 15th May.
26th August 2026 – Online (11:00-12:00 BST)
3Rs webinar: Companion Animals in Research and Connections to the 3Rs
Henrik Rönnberg, Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, presenting Learning from Pets: Companion Animals, Spontaneous Disease and the 3R Perspective
– Jana Weiss, Researcher at Stockholm University, presenting Using Pet Animals in Comparative Chemical Exposome Research and Linked to Reproduction.
1st to 4th September 2026 – Cambridge (UK)
European Conference on Behavioural Biology (ECBB) / ASAB Summer Conference
The theme of this conference is ‘Animal Behaviour in the Anthropocene’ though the conference will cover many other topics in behavioural biology.
Link to ECBB / ASAB Summer Conference
2nd to 4th September 2026 – Edinburgh (UK)
Avian Immunology Research Group Meeting 2026
The AIRG meeting provides a unique platform for researchers, industry partners, and students working in avian immunology and related fields to share the latest scientific advances, foster collaborations, and discuss challenges and opportunities shaping the future of avian health
4th September 2026 – York (UK)
AI in the Biosciences Training Conference
The UKRI Digital Skills Catalyst project is holding an AI-focused meeting. This free, in-person event will feature expert talks, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and a poster session. Topics include large language models, AI for agriculture and multiomics, machine learning workflows, and reproducible AI.nOpen to PhD students, postgraduates, and professionals at all career stages, the conference offers 100 places, travel scholarships and lunch included.
Register now via the AICatalyst2026 Registration Page.
4th to 6th September 2026 – Lincolnshire (UK)
HBC Fest 2026
A weekend of learning and reflection on human behaviour change in a relaxed, natural setting. Expect immersive workshops, practical skill-building, and space to step away from screens and into meaningful conversations. It’s a chance to build confidence, share ideas, and connect with others working towards change, all while enjoying a bit of fresh air and cosy indoor spaces.
Link to HBC Fest 4th-6th September 2026
7th September 2026 – Aberdeen (UK)
Land Use for Net Zero (LUNZ) Hub Early Career Conference
The conference theme is “Future Careers at the Science–Policy Interface: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in LUNZ.”
7th to 11th September 2026 – Hamburg (Germany)
77th European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) Annual Meeting
The topic of this meeting is “Shaping resilient livestock systems is key to circular agriculture”.
8th September- 10th September 2026 – Bridging Fields Residency, UK
Themed on Data
Bridging Fields: working effectively with farmers programme residencies in 2026, generously fully funded by the Rothschild Foundation. Spaces are limited to 25 people for each, who are based in the UK and doing research in the broad areas of food, farming and the environment.
If oversubscribed, we will have to apply the following selection criteria.
- 1 residency per person
- Able to commit to whole duration of residency
- Even spread of participants across institutions (so not several people from same institution)
- Disciplinary spread across participants aligned to residency theme and relevance to current food & farming issues
For more information about the programme, visit the RAU website
9th to 12th September 2026 – Cappadocia University (Turkiye)
Eursafe 2026
The topic of this meeting is “Agriculture and Food Systems: The Role of AI and Digitalization”.
14th to 17th September 2026 – Valencia (Spain)
ECPLF (European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming) 2026
This is a biennial conference bringing together leading experts, researchers and professionals around the world to present the latest advances in research, technology and innovation in the field of PLF.
16th to 18th September 2026 – Chester Zoo (UK)
AWRN Annual Meeting 2026
The theme of the meeting is “AWRN at 10: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future”.
23rd to 25th September 2026 – Zaragoza (Spain)
4th redCiba Conference – The Science of Animal Welfare Facing the Challenges of a Changing World
There is a pre-conference workshop. Note that this is a Spanish speaking conference. Deadline for abstract submissions is 25th May. Early bird registration deadline is 15th July 2026.
29th September to 3rd October 2026 – Novi Sad (Serbia)
16th EWDA Conference – The Wild Future: Challenges of Integrating Health, Welfare and Biodiversity
This year’s theme, “The Wild Future: Challenges of Integrating Health, Welfare and Biodiversity”, reminds us that the well-being of wildlife is inseparable from the well-being of our shared planet. As researchers, we all know how fascinating and complex this field can be — yet, beyond the data and analysis, there is also a shared passion that connects us: the drive to understand, protect, and respect the natural world and its many living systems.
Over the few conference days, we will exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences, but also — hopefully — form new collaborations and friendships that will continue to grow after the conference ends. The health of wildlife is a challenge that unites us all, crossing borders, species, and disciplines. Together, we can work on the bridge between wildlife, environment, domestic animals, and humans.
1st to 2nd October 2026 – Ljubljana (Slovenia)
European Veterinary Congress of Behavioural and Welfare Medicine (EVCBMAW)
This two-day international event brings together experts, researchers, clinicians, students, and policymakers interested in animal behaviour, veterinary behavioural medicine, animal welfare, ethics and law.
4th to 9th October 2026 – online
Online Behaviour Change Conference Week
This week-long event features a mix of live and recorded sessions, including talks, case studies, and discussions with practitioners, researchers, and changemakers from around the world. You can join from anywhere, dip in and out of sessions, and revisit recordings at your own pace.
HBCL Behaviour Change Conference Week 2026
20th-21st October 2026 – Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK)
Humane Slaughter Association Conference 2026
The topic is Animal Welfare Beyond the Farm Gate: Latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals.
21st to 23rd October 2026 – Odense Zoo (Denmark)
Workshop: Animal Care & Wellbeing: Moving to Data-Driven & Data-Informed Practices
A 2.5-day hands-on workshop for everyone working in or alongside animal care – caregivers, curators, managers, researchers, welfare officers, veterinarians, students. Anyone committed to giving animals in human care the best possible life, and building the evidence base to back it up.
10th to 12th November 2026 – Hanoi (Vietnam)
International Conference on Animal Health Surveillance
For the first time, ICAHS is hosted in Southeast Asia, reflecting Vietnam and regional leadership and commitment to the One Health approach. The country’s experience in tackling animal and zoonotic diseases, while building multisectoral collaboration, makes Hanoi a unique setting for this global gathering. Building on the success of previous ICAHS conferences, this edition will focus on advancing surveillance systems and especially community-based surveillance towards a One Health approach—recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and the critical role played by the communities in preventing and managing health threats.
12th November 2026 – Online
Animal Behaviour Live
This years 1 day online conference is themed ‘Studying Animal Behaviour in a Changing World’. Plenaries and abstracts are welcome that study (1) how animals are changing their behaviour due to anthropogenic changes, (2) how Animal Behaviour studies are changing their design to reduce their impact on the animals themselves, and (3) what new technologies and techniques (such as AI) are available to help Animal Behaviour research.
12th to 13th November 2026 – Karolinska Institutet (Sweden)
Responsible Aquatic Animal Research: Critical, Challenging & Creative Thinking Course
Whether you have years of experience working with zebrafish or are at the start of your career, our Responsible Aquatic Animal Research course will exceed your expectations.
Join us to:
• Discover the evidence base underpinning our current knowledge of aquatic animal welfare and how you can apply this in your work.
• Identify what you know and what you don’t know so that you can build upon your strengths and strive to overcome your weakness.
• Develop the confidence and competence to action global best practice standards when planning, designing, conducting, analyzing and communicating your work.
• Learn to critically review the evidence, challenge the status quo and think creatively to identify and overcome study flaws and limitations
Register here
