2025 SACA Conference
This conference is where animal welfare professionals, first responders, and emergency management agencies (EMAs) will come together to learn, network, and enhance their skills. This event offers expert-led training, valuable resources, and the opportunity to connect with others dedicated to protecting animals and communities. Registration is now open—sign up today to secure your spot!
Where do you ask?
Von Braun Center
70 Monroe St SW Huntsville AL 35801
2025 Conference Schedule
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TUESDAY 9/9/25
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11:00-13:00- Registration and Introductions
13:00-15:00- AVERT- Auburn University
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WEDNESDAY 9/10/25
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7:00-7:30- Registration
7:45-8:15- Introductions and Welcome
8:15-10:00- Keynote 1- Intro to NIMS- Hunstville EMA? “Ballroom 1”
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TRACK BREAKOUTS
Track 1- 10:30-12:00
Large vs Small Animals in disasters – Dr. Garcia University of FL “Ballroom 4”
Track 2- 10:30-12:00
Intergovernmental Relations- How to make them Work? – Brianna Haberman MA, CEM, CA-PEM- Operation Coordinator FCEMA “Ballroom 2”
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********** 12:00-1:00- Lunch **********
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1:15-2:30- Keynote 2- CVET - California Vet Emergency Team- UC DAVIS “Ballroom 1”
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TRACK BREAKOUTS
Track 1 - 3:00-4:30
Disaster Messaging- Brittany Riviera- PIO FCSO “Ballroom 4”
Track 2 - 3:00-4:30
Roles of Shelter Staff in Disasters- TBD“Ballroom 2”
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4:30-5:30 Vendor meet and greet “Ballroom 3"
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THURSDAY 9/11/25
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7:30-8:00- Introductions
8:00-10:00- Keynote 1- Animal Disasters- HSUS “Ballroom 1”
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TRACK BREAKOUTS
Track 1 - 10:30-12:00
Emergency Sheltering and Disaster Response- Tracy Reis- Atlanta Humane
Society TBD Ballroom 4”
Track 2 - 10:30-12:00
Grants and gaining capital projects- Haley Brown “Ballroom 2”
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1:15-2:30 Keynote 2- EMA and Support Functions for Animal Professionals- Joey Smith GAACEM,
Deputy Director FCEMA “Ballroom 1”
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TRACK BREAKOUTS
Track 1- 3:00-4:30
Breaking down Animal Behavior in Disasters- FieldHaven Feline Center “Ballroom 4”
Track 2- 3:00-4:30
ICS and Animal Coordination During Disasters- Dr. Garcia University of FL “Ballroom 2”
4:30-5:30 Vendor meet and greet “Ballroom 3”
6:30 SACA Sponsored- Networking Event- TBD
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Friday 9/12/25
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8:00-9:00- Awards and Recognition
9:30-10:15- Keynote 1- Bringing it all together- Dr. Garcia University of FL “Ballroom 1”
TRACK BREAKOUTS
Track 1 - 10:30-12:00
Basic Handling and Disease Recognition in Disasters- Dustin Dutton “Ballroom 4”
Track 2 - 10:30-12:00
Responder Safety in Dense Animal Concentrations- TBD“Ballroom 2”
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12:00-12:30- Closing remark
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