The conference began Friday evening*, October 12^th, with a Welcome Reception and Keynote presentation at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, located at 540 N Michigan Avenue, in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Conference attendees received their registration materials before being treated to a fun evening of networking with fellow animal advocates while enjoying plant-based appetizers and drinks.

All plenary sessions on Saturday, October 13^th and concurrent sessions on Sunday, October 14^th took place at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, in the Chicago Ballroom (located on the 5^th floor). Breakfast was not provided, but coffee and tea was served before the sessions began and snacks were available during each break. A delicious, plant-based, catered lunch was served on Saturday and was included with your registration fee.

Sunday, October 14th was a half day, with concurrent sessions in either side of the Chicago Ballroom. Coffee, tea, and snacks were available again on Sunday and the conference concluded just after 12:45 p.m.

*Note: the Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted their second annual Student Convention on Friday, October 12^th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Law students registering for the Animal Law Conference were encouraged to come early to attend the Student Convention as well!