IPATA held their most recent annual conference in Budapest, Hungary.

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.

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.

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.

Join Us! Become a Member today.

All Conference registrations include:

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 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.


Sponsorships are now Closed for 2024, but if you would like information about sponsoring a future conference we would love to hear from you!

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)

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 NON-MEMBER but would like to sponsor, please contact for more information.
NON-MEMBER Pet Shippers who sponsor will have limited access to sessions.

If you are a NON-MEMBER, and you are a pet shipper, we encourage you to join IPATA.

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

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