The Kitten Conference 2026, presented by The National Kitten Coalition and Community Cats Central, brought together animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten enthusiasts for two days of inspiring, expert‑led learning on June 6–7.
If you missed the live event, you can still experience the full conference at your own pace. Purchase the on‑demand recordings and enjoy access through October 1, 2026.
Across this two‑day virtual event, attendees explored a wide range of topics — from socializing feral kittens for adoption and managing foster programs to innovative community initiatives that help kittens of every age thrive. Featured speakers included respected leaders in kitten care, offering practical insights and proven strategies from across the animal welfare community.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foster program, deepen your medical or behavioral knowledge, or stay current on best practices, these recordings provide valuable, actionable content you can return to anytime.
Catch up on everything you missed and continue your learning journey today.
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Thank you to the Conference Sponsors
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