# Midwest Animal Welfare Conference

- Dates: 1 October 2026 to 3 October 2026
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, United States
- Organiser: Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations

## About

The Midwest Animal Welfare Conference is a three-day event focused on animal sheltering and welfare. It offers educational workshops, networking opportunities, expert speakers, and an exhibitor showcase. The conference is intended for animal enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations involved in animal support services.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmawc2026)
- [Registration](https://masc.regfox.com/2026mawc)
- [Agenda](https://www.missourianimals.org/schedule2026)

## Topics

- Animal welfare
- Animals & Pets

## Speakers

- Kim Brown
- Cole Wakefield
- Sarah Aguilar
- Elise Blue
- K.D. Thompson, The FIDO Foundation

## Ticket pricing

USD 99 to 139

## Where to stay

- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites**: 450 m from the venue, 19901 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, 64057
- **Comfort Suites**: 470 m from the venue, 19751 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, 64057
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/oak-grove/econo-lodge-hotels)
  - Phone: +1 816-313-8891
- **Staybridge Suites**: 620 m from the venue
- **My Place Hotel**: 620 m from the venue
- **Drury Inn & Suites**: 870 m from the venue, 20300 East 42nd Street South, Independence, 64057
- **Best Western Independence Kansas City**: 1.5 km from the venue, 18700 East 37th Terrace South, Independence, 64057
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-independence/best-western-independence-kansas-city/propertyCode.26193.html)
  - Phone: +1 816-795-1616
- **Residence Inn Kansas City Independence**: 1.5 km from the venue, 3700 Arrowhead Avenue, Independence, 64057
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/mciri)
  - Phone: +1 816-795-6466

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/midwest-animal-welfare-conference/