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Networking

Expand your life-saving network and make new friends! 

The Acatemy is loaded with special interest meetups and opportunities to connect with other members of your cat-hustlin' tribe. Icebreakers, games, and hands-on activities are just the beginning.   

Exhibitors & ENTERTAINMENT

Check out over 100 cat-tastic artists and vendors, Cats 101 presentations from rescue celebrities, music and comedy performances, and more at the CFA International Cat Show & Expo upstairs!

Admission is included in your Acatemy registration.

ACTIVITIES

Hands-on activities are a tradition at The Acatemy. Join new friends to decorate your standard-issue cat ears, play in interactive sponsor exhibits, and more.

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Sessions

Workshops, lectures, roundtables, and meetups galore! Get closer to the best version of yourself with new skills and insights from boots-on-the-ground rescue peers and professionals. 

Afterhours

Celebrate your new connections and make memories with extended social opportunities at our hotel's restaurant. 
 

  • Friday night mixer 

  • Saturday night afterparty 

  • Sunday night schmooze 

  • Attendee-organized events via our conference app

cat lady d&d

Escape to a land of magic and monsters

 with an all-Tabaxi (cat people) adventure!

No experience? No problem! If you've ever been curious about D&D, this is the perfect time to see what it's about.  

Dungeonmeowster Walt of Gatorswamp Games will be leading beginner-friendly 1-hour Dungeons & Dragons sessions in our activity room all weekend, featuring original characters and artwork. Choose from his premade character sheets and play the class that speaks to you. Seating is limited and signups are required. Please use the link to get started. 

EGG hunt

Our famous egg hunt is back! Dozens hidden around the conference area throughout the weekend, holding cat-tastic treasures of all kinds! 
 

Will you be one of the lucky few who find a golden egg? 

make & takes

The cats that got us here live on through our work, so we're honoring them with a very special activity.

Every registration includes a prism to customize with sparkling beads. Through their refraction, the unseen becomes perceivable; our soulmates that have rejoined the light can once again be seen as they dance through our homes in rainbows. 

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More to come! 

We're always adding features and activities as partners come on board. 

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