The Ultimate Cat Conference 2026
About this Event
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 $100 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!
Event schedule:
More speakers and full agenda coming soon!
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 at True Rescue: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday, October 4th:
Conference: 8:30am-5.30pm
Agenda and Speaker Line-Up
Coming Soon!!
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:
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 65.87 to USD 2669.52
