The Ultimate Cat Conference 2026

Join us for the 3rd annual Ultimate Cat Conference, an amazing forum for rescues, shelters, and cat lovers to learn all things "cat"! The Ultimate Cat Conference, is a one-of-a-kind 3-day event for animal rescues, veterinarians, shelter staff, and feline-focused professionals. This unique conference is packed with expert-led talks, meet-and-greets with featured speakers, and hands-on learning designed to elevate your impact in the cat welfare world. Network with fellow professionals, shop the cat-centric retail market, grab a bite and your favorite drink from one of our featured gourmet food and beverage trucks! All participants will receive a goodie bag with over $150 worth of cat-related merchandise, including an Ultimate Cat Conference T-shirt! Don’t miss the hosted party on Saturday, October 3rd, with music, dancing, catered food, and cocktails. All ticket proceeds support the critical mission of True Rescue, whose life-saving work in the Middle TN area and beyond, has been saving the lives of thousands of cats and kittens every year! Thursday October 1st: Early check-in*: 3:00pm-7:00pm True Rescue 12110 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 In order to check in early, please indicate that you will be checking in Thursday on the order form so we can have your items available at the rescue! We'd love to show you around the rescue while you are there! Friday, October 2nd: Check-in: 8:00am-8:30am Conference: 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday, October 3rd: Conference: 8:30am-4:30pm UCC Celebration Party 6:00pm-9:00pm Sunday, October 4th: Conference: 8:30am-5.30pm Hotel Information: Avid Hotel Mt. Juliet 75 Belinda Pkwy Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Phone: 615-829-7779 Cost: $119 per night Cut-off deadline: September 18th Distance from venue: 14 miles, approximately 21 minutes Booking Link: True Rescue Cat Conference | Avid Hotel Mt Juliet TN Avid Hotel Lebanon 120 Willard Hagan Dr. Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 615-307-6200 Cost: $219 per night Cut-off deadline: September 18th Distance from venue: 2.5 miles, approximately 7 minutes Booking Link: https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=VA®ionCode=1&localeCode=en&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkInDate=1&checkOutDate=5&checkOutMonthYear=092026&hotelCode=LBACW&GPC=TRR&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfRooms=1&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00 Thank you to our sponsors: