Register for CRWAD 2026
Join us for the 2026 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD), the premier forum for cutting-edge research in animal health and disease, population health, and translational medicine.
Chicago Marriott Downtown | Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
January 17 to 20, 2026
The 106th annual conference will feature world-renowned speakers and showcase more than 500 research presentations from scientific experts and scientists in training from around the world, plus
- networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and collaborators across academia, government, and industry
- student presentations and awards, highlighting the next generation of scientific leaders
Membership and Registration Information
Join CRWAD and register online through our secure transaction system, and note that all credit card charges will appear on your statement as “ADSA FASS Merchant Services.”
- Early-bird and presenter registration deadline: December 15, 2025
- Late and onsite registration deadline: January 20, 2026
Oral speakers, if your abstract is accepted, you must be registered to attend #CRWAD2026 by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 1, 2025.
Poster speakers, if your abstract is accepted, you must be registered to attend #CRWAD2026 by 11:59 p.m. CT on December 15, 2025.
If you have not registered by the presenter registration deadline, we reserve the right to remove your abstract from the program.
Current CRWAD professional members save on registration fees, making your membership entirely free! Join or renew for 2026 today to save on your #CRWAD2026 registration.
Professionals, Researchers, and Research Administrators
We have a new registration system! Below is a step-by-step guide to registering for the event. You may use different payment methods for each step of the process if needed (for example, a personal card for your membership dues and donations, plus a business card for your meeting registration).
Step 1: Renew your CRWAD membership for 2026 by logging into your updated member dashboard. Add your email in the username field, and then click “Forgot Password” to set up your account password in our new system. Once logged in, your renewal invoice will be available at the top of your dashboard homepage. Member dues are $150, and unlock your member registration price for the meeting.
Struggling to access your dashboard or invoice? Reach out to us!
Not currently a CRWAD member? Apply to become a new member for 2026 if you are actively engaged in research or research administration.
Are you a professional not actively engaged in research but still interested in attending the 2026 CRWAD? Skip to step 2!
Step 2: Register online by choosing whether you’re registering yourself or someone else, then search the CRWAD attendee database to autofill your information (if you attended last year), or select “Add new attendee” if you did not attend in 2025. We recommend unchecking the “My Organization Only” filter to see the most results. Click “next” to confirm your badge information and select optional fields for dietary needs, ADA access, and your emergency contact before clicking “next” to access ticket options.
Step 3: Select your professional registration ticket price and click “next.” Are you a current CRWAD member but aren’t seeing your members-only pricing option? Reach out to us!
Step 4: Answer the registration questions and add on additional ticketed events if desired, such as the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) entry fee, the Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (AVEPM) Workshop, Annual NC1202 Project Meeting, or Annual NC1192 Project Meeting, and select “Add attendee to cart.”
Are you not sure whether you’ll be an advisor for a 3MT contestant? You can skip the entry fee during registration and add it to your ticket later via your CRWAD dashboard.
Step 5: Go to your cart to complete your checkout, or click “Register another attendee/guest” to add to your registration before checkout.
Step 6: Consider donating to support ongoing CRWAD initiatives or our Three-Minute Thesis competition.
Students, Postdocs, and Residents
We have a new registration system! Here is a step-by-step guide to registering for the event:
Step 1: Choose whether you’re registering yourself or someone else, then search the CRWAD attendee database to autofill your information (if you attended last year), or select “Add new attendee” if you did not attend in 2025. We recommend unchecking the “My Organization Only” filter to see the most results. Click “next” to confirm your badge information and select optional fields for dietary needs, ADA access, and your emergency contact before clicking “next” to access ticket options.
Step 2: Select your student or postdoc/resident registration ticket.
Step 3: Answer the registration questions—including the name of your advisor—and add on additional ticketed events if desired, such as the Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (AVEPM) Workshop, Annual NC1202 Project Meeting, or Annual NC1192 Project Meeting, and select “Add attendee to cart.”
Step 4: Go to your cart to complete your checkout, or click “Register another attendee/guest” to add to your registration before checkout.
Step 5: Consider donating to support ongoing CRWAD initiatives or our Three-Minute Thesis competition
Pricing
| Before 12/15/2025 2026 Early Pricing |
After 12/15/2025 2026 Late Pricing |
|
| CRWAD Member | $325 | $450 |
| 2026 CRWAD Membership Dues | $150 | $150 |
| 2026 New Member Application Fee and Dues | $200 | $200 |
| Nonmember | $600 | $700 |
| Postdoc or Resident | $250 | $300 |
| Full-Time Student | $200 | $250 |
Ticketed Events
Annual NC1202 Project Meeting: $70.00
Annual NC1192 Project Meeting: Free, with the option of a $15 food and refreshment add-on
AVEPM Workshop | Faculty, invited speaker, postdoc, or resident member rate: $50.00
AVEPM Workshop | Faculty, invited speaker, postdoc, or resident nonmember rate: $100.00
Hotel Reservations
Book your stay at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Miracle Mile by December 23, 2025, to lock in exclusive CRWAD 2026 rates. Rooms are limited—reserve now through our dedicated site to secure the discounted group rate.
Code of Conduct
CRWAD is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all members and conference participants. Please review our expectations of members and participants.
Be a part of CRWAD 2026—where science, collaboration, and innovation drive the future of animal health research.
Refund Policy
Registration for access to CRWAD 2026 is refundable, less a $10 processing fee, until December 1, 2025. Registration will not be refunded after December 1, 2025. The conference is not responsible for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation or date change.
