START REQUESTING VISAS NOW!
FOR SOME COUNTRIES VISAS CAN TAKE MONTHS - REQUEST AN IPATA VISA LETTER

Sept 17-20, 2027

Start making plans now to join IPATACon 2027 Cape Town, South Africa for our Annual International Pet Shipper's Conference.

IPATA conferences are for members only

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Visas

Please visit the link below for VISA information. From some countries VISAs can be slow, so please apply in time.
https://www.gov.za/services/temporary-residence/visa

Need a Visa Letter invitation from IPATA? Obtaining a Visa can often take weeks or even months depending upon the country, so don't delay.

Members are STRONGLY encouraged to submit a letter of invitation with their visa applications.

Request a Visa Letter.

Each meeting attendee is responsible for ensuring they have a visa authorizing them to travel to the country where a meeting is being held. IPATA is not responsible nor liable for travel being denied due to the lack of the appropriate visa and any registration fees paid will not be refunded. However, an attendee may register for a meeting and if the consulate or embassy denies their visa prior to the start of their travel, then a refund of registration fees may be possible; please email for details.

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Sponsorships Open in early May 2027

By sponsoring an IPATA Conference, you add value to the attendee’s experience while featuring your brand’s products and services to a target audience. IPATA’s conference sponsors have access to continuous exposure and create brand preference among the attendees.

If you are a previous sponsor, your company will get early-notice of the opportunities.

Sponsorships are Open to Both Members and Non-Member, *(conditions apply)

*Both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS may exhibit, however non-member access to sessions may be limited.

The IPATA International Conference is only open to IPATA pet shipping members and Member & Non-Member Industry Partners such as airlines, airports, government agencies, and suppliers of goods and services to the pet shipping industry.

IPATA has been holding international conferences since its conception in 1979, with members attending from around the globe. Topics change as the pet shipping industry changes, but the purpose is always the same - to share, learn, and network - the vital keys to providing more professional services to our clients and the pet shipping industry.

Attend the only conference exclusively for pet shipping experts that is designed to grow your business. Our 3-day educational conferences are packed with current industry information, informative speakers and access to airline and government partners.
Members from all over the globe met to network and discuss pet shipping issues, social media, disaster preparedness, certification and compliance issues and many other animal wellness and care topics.