Register now for The Kitten Conference on June 6 and 7 2026!
The Online Kitten Conference is a virtual conference for anyone who wants to create a better future for our youngest felines! Join us for this kitten-focused event presented by The National Kitten Coalition and Community Cat Central.
Over this two-day event, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts will come together to deepen their knowledge and sharpen skills for raising healthy kittens and running successful kitten programs.
Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, from socializing feral kittens for adoption and managing foster programs to exploring innovative initiatives that empower communities to care for kittens of any age. Featured speakers will include respected experts in kitten care, representing a wealth of experience from across the animal welfare community.
Early bird registration is just $50, covering access to the live event, recorded sessions afterward, speaker slides, handouts, and more. Prices increase to $75 on May 6, 2026—so don’t delay!
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
Conference Sponsors
We are currently accepting sponsorships for The Kitten Conference. Check out the details of sponsorship options!
The 2026 Kitten Conference Speakers and Presentations
More Kittens, Less Burnout: A Framework for Building Bottle Baby Programs That Work
Andee Bingham
Founder and Director, Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance
Tiny Lives, Big Gains: The Topeka Kitten Comeback Story
Grace Clinton
Director of Philanthropy, Helping Hands Humane Society Incg
Kitten Emergencies: Practical Knowledge for Triage and Support
Emily Coleman, DVM
Executive Director, The National Kitten Coalition
Kitten Socialization in Practice and in Data: Implementation Guide and Post‑Adoption Outcomes
Jacklyn J Ellis, PhD CAAB CSB-C
Director, Behaviour, Toronto Humane Society
Using Kitten Data to Build Community Support
Tori Fugate
Director of Communications, Shelter Animals Count at the ASPCA
Fix by Five: Equipping Animal Welfare and Veterinary Professionals to Lead the Conversation
Brianna Lovell Myers
Executive Director, United Spay Alliance
Saving Kittens Through Targeted Grant Funding
Jackie Noble
Executive Director, Orphan Kitten Club
Feral Kittens – Rescue to Adoption Strategies
Mike Phillips
President and Co-Founder/Urban Cat League
Cool Tool— Kitten Multiplier Demonstration
Cory Piland
Grant Writer and Volunteer, Operation Catnip of Richmond
Supporting Community Kitten Sitters
Chris Roy
Founder, Doobert
Rabies vaccination as an essential element of TNVR Programs (and more importantly, what to do with the really young ones?)
G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH
HQHVSN Surgeon. Paws Plus Veterinary