Frequently asked questions

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When will registration open?

Registration for Animal Care Expo 2026 will open in Fall 2025.

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How can I stay engaged?

If you are a previous Expo attendee, stay connected with past and future attendees by joining our Expo Facebook Attendee page. This is a great resource to ask questions, participate in the larger Expo community and stay up-to-date on new announcements.

Are there discounts available for the conference?

When registration opens, save by registering before the advance registration deadline on Thursday, February 5, 2026. You can also receive discounted in-person registration if you register in a group of three or more. Find our full breakdown of rates here.

Sweepstakes will run periodically on the HumanePro Facebook page and Expo Facebook Attendee page and may include prizes such as discount codes, free registration and Expo merchandise. Please see official rules and details here.

Do you offer scholarships to Animal Care Expo?

Yes, with the help from generous sponsors, we do offer scholarships and awards to attend Animal Care Expo.  Check back in fall for more details regarding scholarships for Expo 2026.  You can also follow HumanePro Facebook page for updates. Scholarship and award applications generally close right around the first week of the new year and late applications cannot be considered, so don't wait to submit your application. 

What time zone will be used?

The schedule for the conference will be in Eastern Standard Time.

What meals are included in my registration fee?

Full conference registration includes (2) lunches and (1) dinner (during an exhibit hall session).  Learning Lab participants also receive an additional lunch included with their Learning Lab fee.  All means are noted on the schedule page and all food served at Expo is fully plant-based.

I have special accessibility needs/dietary requirements; can these be accommodated?

We strive to make Expo as inclusive and accessible as possible.  There is a section on the registration form where you can identify any medically-required food restrictions so that we can work with the catering company to provide you with food options at each meal or adjust the labeling of the food served, when applicable.  

If you have an accessibility question or request, please reach out to expo@humaneworld.org so we can look into options to assist and accommodate you.

What workshops are being offered?

Workshop tracks and workshops for Expo 2026 will be announced in Fall 2025, with a schedule released shortly after.  Stay tuned to the workshop page for more details.

Will there be a virtual component of Expo or will workshops be recorded?

We do not plan to offer a virtual component for Expo this year.  We understand this may be disappointing for some, but we are excited to see everyone in person and make this year's event truly memorable.

Is Expo open to the public?

Expo is not open to the general public.  However, there are various registration types available to suit different needs.  You can choose from a single day exhibit hall pass to a full conference registration, allowing you to participate in events according to your preferences and schedule.  View the registration rates and types here.

How old must I be to attend Animal Care Expo?

Animal Care Expo is a professional development conference designed for individuals working in the field.  While attendees aged 16 and older may attend, all minors (16-18) must be accompanied by a registered parent or legal guardian who will be required to chaperon them through the event.  A completed minor participation release form is also required for all attendees under 18.

Please note: children under the age of 16 are not permitted to register or attend the conference. All attendees regardless of age, must pay the full applicable registration fee.

What is the dress code for Animal Care Expo?

Attire for Animal Care Expo is smart casual.  We do recommend you dress in layers as temperatures in meeting rooms can vary.  Wear comfortable shoes for walking.  Temperatures in Pittsburgh in April on average range from 41 degrees F to 64 degree F and you will have to walk outside to get from the conference hotels to the convention center, so you may also want to bring a jacket/ or coat for walking outside.

What safety precautions will be put in place?

Humane World for Animals considers the health and safety of all those who attend Animal Care Expo 2025 in person our top priority.  Please visit our health and safety page to learn more.

Can I bring my animal(s) to Animal Care Expo?

Service animals are welcome at Animal Care Expo. Animal Care Expo abides by the ADA definition of a service animal. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability.