Welcome to the Animal Rights 2010 National Conference, the world's largest and longest-running animal rights gathering. The Conference will take place on July 15-19th at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, one of the national capital area's outstanding conference venues, located just five miles south of the DC line.

HIGHLIGHTS
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* More than 100 sessions - plenaries, workshops, raps, reports
* Concurrent tracks on animal abuse, organizing, tactics, ideology
* Eyewitness reports on the whale wars and other key campaigns
* Nearly a hundred speakers from 60 organizations
* All viewpoints on animal liberation represented
* Talks by leaders of other social justice movements
* Awards to national, grassroots, young activists
* Extensive learning and networking opportunities
* 90 exhibits (free to visitors)
* 80 videos (including "Skin Trade" premiere)
* Highly discounted registration (through March)
* Highly discounted sleeping rooms
* Magnificent conference space
* Free shuttle to Metro and free parking

New Program Features for AR2010:

  • Each day starting with a morning plenary
  • Speed touting - one-minute slots to promote your project at a plenary
  • Fewer speakers per session - more time for speakers and Q&A
  • Several hands-on training workshops on street interactions, persuasion, negotiation, and more
  • More exciting rap sessions

Who Should Attend

  • Leaders of animal protection organizations
  • Animal activists
  • Manufacturers and retailers of animal-friendly products
  • Providers of animal-friendly services
  • People who care about animals
  • People who care about others


AR2009 REPORT
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More than 900 participants and visitors from throughout the U.S. and eight other countries attended the Animal Rights 2009 National Conference, held on July 16-20th in Los Angeles.

105 speakers from 60 groups presented in 120 sessions, including plenaries, workshops, raps, and campaign reports. Nearly 90 organizations exhibited their literature and merchandise. More than 60 videos of animal abuse and protective actions were screened.