International Pet and Animal Transportation Association

Upcoming Meetings for Pet Shippers

Last updated 08-24-2021

Calendar of Industry Events

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Photo gallery of events attended by IPATA members.

 2021 International Industry Meetings & Events   Last Updated 09/09/2021
Oct 10 – 14, 2021
76th WAZA Annual Conference  (Moscow, Russia)
Oct 12 – 14, 2021
IATA's World Cargo Symposium  (*Dublin, Ireland) *Location changed.
Oct 13 – 16, 2021
IAM 59th Annual Meeting (Orlando, Florida)
Oct 20 – 22, 2021
Global Workforce Symposium (Chicago, Illinois)
Oct. 20, 2021 Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) 4th Annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In   (Virtual)
Oct. 24-25, 2021 PIJAC Canada 2021 National Pet Industry Virtual Show – Fall Edition (Virtual)
Nov. 9, 11, 16, 18, 2021
  • IPATA International Conference (VIRTUAL) >
Nov 17 – 20. 2021 The 25th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2021) (Shanghai, China)
 2022 International Industry Meetings & Events  Last Updated 08/24/2021
Feb 16 – 18, 2022 Pet Fair South-East Asia (Bangkok, Thailand)
Sept. 17-19, 2022
  • IPATA International Conference (Honolulu, Hawaii) >

IPATA International Conference

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.

The IPATA International Conference is 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.

Join Us!

Conference registration includes:

• Attendance at the Icebreaker Reception on Friday evening • Lunches and morning/afternoon breaks
• Attendees have access to all of the presentations during the conference • Annual Meeting
• Gala Event on Tuesday night which includes the Awards presentations, Dinner, and More • Handouts from the speakers (when available)
Networking is encouraged through open forum discussions and activities.
Face to Face (one-on-one) appointments with airline representatives and other vendors.
Sharing of brochures and other company materials among conference attendees.

IPATA Regional Meetings

The regional meetings provide an opportunity to unite IPATA members in each region around a common set of goals and values, while fostering a shared understanding of how the parties can work together as a team towards the betterment of the pet shipping industry. After a regional meeting is held a summary of the meeting and attendee list will be posted in the IPATA Members Only Section under the Regions once it is received from the Regional Director.

Non-Member?

Registration for the conference is for members only. Applications for membership must be received in time to process before the conference.
See information on joining IPATA's global network!

Visa Requirements

Please note: Many countries require a visa for visitors. Please see this website to see if you will need a visa to the next meeting.

Each meeting attendee is responsible for insuring 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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