Grassroots Animal Rights Summit

Join fellow activists at the Grassroots Animal Rights Summit in Washington, DC from May 15–17, 2026, for three powerful days of learning, connection, community, and action. Together we’ll explore the most impactful local, national, and international pressure campaigns happening across the world and discover how you can bring effective strategies back to your own hometown. You’ll learn from seasoned organizers, build meaningful relationships with other dedicated activists, and gain the skills and confidence to take action for animals. Join the growing force of the grassroots animal rights movement—the animals need your voice. At the Grassroots Animal Rights Summit, you’ll learn from inspiring speakers whose experience ranges from community organizing to strategic corporate and legislative advocacy. Our workshops will dive deep into the most effective tools for building local power—everything from volunteer mobilization to research, communications, and campaign planning. Each session is designed to be practical, interactive, and grounded in real-world successes from grassroots groups across the country. You’ll leave energized with new skills, new connections, and a clear path to making meaningful change for animals in your community.