Toronto, Canada
May 21—24, 2026
May 24, 2026
Pitch your work to interested funders on the last day of the summit. By application only.
Join us in Toronto!
AVA Summit Canada brings together advocates, campaigners, researchers, funders, students, nonprofit teams, creatives, policy actors, community organizers, and movement supporters from across Canada and beyond to strengthen strategy and collaboration for farmed animals. Be part of a three-day gathering designed for anyone working to advance meaningful change.
What is AVA Summit?
An international conference series for advocates working towards systemic change and advancing various strategies toward one shared vision: removing animals from our food system and other human uses.
Who is AVA Summit for?
AVA Summit is for advocates at any stage working toward systemic change for farmed animals — including NGO staff, campaigners, researchers, funders, students, communications professionals, policy practitioners, grassroots organizers, and emerging leaders seeking to deepen impact and collaborate across the region.
What to expect from this AVA Summit:
Thoughtfully curated sessions focused on strategy, movement-building, policy, innovation, and cultural perspectives
Immersive community-building experiences that foster collaboration and lasting connections
A vibrant, welcoming space for both seasoned campaigners and emerging leaders
Breakfast and lunch served daily, shared in community to encourage connection and conversation
Networking and dedicated meetups
A high-energy, impact-driven environment where ideas are transformed into action
And so much more!
Exhibit with us during the event!
Connect with advocates, funders, researchers, and partner organizations from across Canada and beyond.
Exhibiting at AVA Summit Canada places your organization at the center of a high-impact convening for strategy and collaboration in animal advocacy. Exhibitors gain direct engagement with attendees, build new partnerships, increase visibility, and participate in the Passport Contest — a proven driver of booth traffic and meaningful conversations.
For questions about exhibiting, email Amie@AVASummit.com
Book your room in our hotel block at the Sheraton Centre Toronto
Discounted rates for AVA attendees will be available soon.
A room block will be offered at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, the host hotel for AVA Summit Canada. Rooms will be available at a discounted rate on a first-come, first-served basis until the block expires. The booking link and rate information will be added to this page as soon as it is finalized.
Do you need financial assistance to attend?
Cost should never be a barrier to creating change for farmed animals.
Through the support of our donors, AVA Summit offers Travel Award Scholarships to reduce financial barriers for participation. AVA strives to ensure that advocates in need can access at least one Summit per year by providing funding at different levels. If support would make it possible for you to attend, you are encouraged to apply.
Interested in speaking at the event?
We welcome voices shaping animal advocacy across Canada and beyond.
AVA Summit Canada invites proposals from advocates, researchers, funders, policy actors, nonprofit staff, students, grassroots organizers, media makers, legal experts, technologists, and partner movements whose work advances systemic change for farmed animals. Whether you bring formal expertise or lived experience, established insights or emerging ideas — if your contribution can strengthen the movement, we encourage you to apply to speak.
AVA Summit Canada FAQ
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A three-day in-person conference in Toronto bringing together advocates, researchers, funders, policy actors, students, nonprofit teams, and partner movements to advance strategy and collaboration for farmed animal advocacy.
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May 21–24, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The host hotel and venue is the Sheraton Centre Toronto.
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Anyone working — or aspiring to work — toward systemic change for farmed animals. This includes NGO staff, campaigners, researchers, communicators, funders, legal and policy professionals, academics, students, grassroots activists, and allied movements.
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Yes. Speaker applications are open to both established and emerging voices whose work contributes to regional or global progress for animals. Look out for application opening and closing deadlines on our website and social media.
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Travel Award Scholarships are available to reduce financial barriers for eligible advocates. Details and application timelines will be listed on this page.
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Yes. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are open to mission-aligned organizations. Email Amie@AVASummit.com for any questions!
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Yes. A discounted room block at Sheraton Centre Toronto will be available. Booking link and rates will be posted once confirmed.
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Language support details will be announced closer to the event based on attendee composition and demand.
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Subscribe to AVA’s newsletter or follow AVA International on Social Media for announcements on registration, speakers, scholarships, and logistics.
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No — AVA Summit Canada is an in-person event and there is no virtual attendance option. Select sessions may be recorded and later uploaded to YouTube, but livestream access is not offered. Recording plans are still being finalized and may change.
