The EAZA Animal Welfare Forum 2026 will take place from 16 to 19 March 2026 at Antwerp Zoo, Belgium.

As a biennial event, the Forum brings together around 200 representatives from zoos and aquariums, welfare organisations and academic institutions to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration around evidence based animal welfare.

Over three days, participants will engage in workshops, presentations and discussions focused on advancing welfare science and bridging the gap between research and practical application.

The programme features keynote contributions from leading experts including Françoise Wemelsfelder, Jason Watters and Daan Laméris, alongside a dedicated EAZA Academy workshop on Quality of Life Assessment.

Regular registration is currently open.