Congress 2026

The IAT annual Congress is attracting attendees from all over the World. Join us at the largest meeting of its kind in the UK.

This dynamic event offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals.

We have a full programme of presentations including first time presenters, interactive workshops and poster displays.

Our exciting provisional programme is now available. We are still seeking ideas for Posters covering all aspects of animal welfare and technical practice, submit your proposals and be part of the conversation.

What To Expect

  • Full diverse programme of topics
  • Largest Trade Exhibiton of its kind in the UK
  • Over 12 interactive Workshops
  • Poster Displays
  • Official Trade opening event
  • Social event on Wednesday
  • Gala Dinner and Entertainment
  • Over 450 attendees 
  • Large modern conference centre

Key Dates

1st September 2025

Registration Open

12th December 2025

Early-Bird registration closes

31st December 2025

Exhibition Bookings Close

16th March 2026

Registration Closes

24th to 27th March 2026

IAT Congress

Delegate
Packages

Early Bird Registration Fee ends on 12th December 2025

We are excited to visiting a new conference centre in the West for Congress 2026.

With a large exhibition area and state of the art breakout rooms, this venue offers everything we need for a successful conference.

Hotel accommodation is available onsite or a short walking distance away. Accommodation and travel are not included in the delegate packages and information on nearby options will be available after you have registered

We look forward to welcoming you to
IAT Congress 2026

Scientific Programme

Our draft programme is now available and can be viewed from the link below. We are still inviting abstract submissions for Posters, but don't delay, the close date is end of December.

If you would like to submit your proposals please complete the form below

Please also familiarise yourself with the Abstract submission guidance notes before proceeding

Trade Exhibition

Exhibition bookings now Open

We invite exhibitors to particiate in the largest conference of its kind in the UK

Please take a look at our exhibitors packages for more information on what is available.