International Animal Rights Conference

9 Sept

DAY 4 - the last day of #IARC2026 🥲 we began the day with yummy breakfast and great presentations. 🎤 we ended the day and this year's conference with our closing plenary and the big closing reception 😋 we hope you had a great time at IARC and you all got home safely ✨ #vegancommunity #animalrights

5 Sept

DAY 2 - nothing less than powerful talks and workshops, several emotional movies in our cinema and the second edition of the IARC animal rights quiz night. It was wonderful and we also love to see that you enjoy your time live in Luxembourg or online ☺️✨ #IARC2026 #anlmalrightsmovement

4 Sept

DAY 1 - we started the day with a pre-conference workshop about open rescue and investigation by Zoe Rosenberg and ended it with the huge welcome reception 🧡 inbetween we listened to interesting talks, got to know each other and had a lot of yummy food! 🌱 #IARC2026 #animalrights #vegancommunity

🌍🐾 The #IARC2026 is only possible with sponsors who support the conference financially or with much-needed services! 💚 We're extremely grateful to our amazing sponsors who have stepped up to support the conference. A big shoutout to the sponsors of the IARC2026 for their incredible generosity! 🙌🌱

🐾 IARC is made possible by the dedication and hard work of grassroots animal rights movement volunteers. We strive to keep the registration fee as low as possible to ensure everyone can attend this incredible event. But to achieve this, we rely on the generous support of sponsors. 💪💚

📢 Awareness Team at #IARC2026! 🌍🐾 Our goal is to ensure that IARC2026 is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. No room for: ❌ racism ❌ sexism ❌ discrimination based on religion or belief ❌ anti-trans*, anti-inter*, anti-homo behavior ❌ or any other form of discrimination #AnimalRights

Let’s take care of one another and create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we can make this conference a place of respect, compassion, and understanding. . 💬 For support, reach out to the Awareness Team at any time during the event!

🌈 If you feel uncomfortable or experience behavior that violates your personal boundaries, our Awareness Team is here for you! Look for their rainbow-pride signs and know that your safety and comfort are our priority.

At #IARC2026, Lisa Kemmerer joins Martin Smedjeback and Heiko to look back at 15 years of IARC and animal rights activism, and explore what the future may bring. ▶ ar-conference.org/lisa_kemmerer #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

At #IARC2026, Lea Schwensow will highlight how grassroots organizing drives real wins for animals, sharing practical tools to build strong local movements and power global change. ▶ ar-conference.org/lea_schwensow #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

At #IARC2026, Frederic Markert will reveal the hidden infrastructure of Germany’s slaughter industry and show how data can empower activists to expose and challenge it. ▶ ar-conference.org/frederic_mar... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

At #IARC2026, Julia Hackländer will reveal the hidden infrastructure of Germany’s slaughter industry and show how data can empower activists to expose and challenge it. ▶ ar-conference.org/julia_hackla... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

⏰ Arrive early for #IARC2026! Zoe Rosenberg’s Pre-Conference Workshop on open rescue & investigations takes place Thu, Sept 3, 9:00–13:00. Plan your journey so you don’t miss it! 🐾 ar-conference.org/zoe_rosenberg

🐮🎶 Get ready for a fun Thursday night at #IARC2026! Soya the Cow brings music, drag, activism, humor & queer feminism to the stage! 🌈🐾 Sing, dance, moo along as Soya fights for liberation, climate justice & joie de vivre. Don’t miss it! 💚 Thu 3 Sept, 20:30.

At #IARC2026, Philip Kratz explores our responsibility to help wild animals affected by climate change and presents ethical, legal, and practical paths toward reducing their suffering. ▶ ar-conference.org/philip_kratz #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

🌟 At the #IARC2026, we will again have several stalls by animal rights organizations and other projects promoting animal rights topics! 🌟 . One of the stalls will be by The Art Of Compassion Project ✊🐾 #AnimalRightsConference2026 #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation

The theme is all about animal liberation, and everything is for sale 🛍️, with proceeds to Camp Beagle in the UK, the longest running protest camp against animal testing. 🌱✊

✨🎨 The Art Of Compassion Project is presenting their final exhibition ever at IARC 2026, showcasing art prints from vegan artists around the globe.

20 Aug

At the #IARC2026, we will again have several stalls by animal rights organizations and other projects promoting animal rights topics! One of the stalls will be by Sandy P. Peng! ✊🐾 Don't miss out on this great animal rights merchandise! 🙌 #AnimalRightsConference2026 #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation

19 Aug

At #IARC2026, Simone Scampoli and Victoria Simpson host an open discussion on connecting researchers, sanctuaries, and advocates to build stronger collaborations and create lasting social change for animals. #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

19 Aug

At #IARC2026, Luca Eirich co-leads a collaborative workshop on resilience, effective advocacy, and sustainable strategies for creating lasting change for animals. ▶ ar-conference.org/luca_eirich #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

19 Aug

At #IARC2026, Itai Roffman proposes replacing zoos with ecological sanctuaries that restore Great Apes’ welfare, culture, agency, and rights while supporting conservation and rewilding. ▶ ar-conference.org/itai_roffman #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

5 Aug

At #IARC2026, Amy Brink-Peterson explores how addressing burnout, restoring energy, and caring for yourself can make vegan and animal rights advocacy more sustainable and powerful. ▶ ar-conference.org/amy_brink-pe... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

3 Aug

At #IARC2026, Alessio Schiazza screens Cuori Liberi, documenting the killing of nine pigs, violence against their defenders, and the ongoing struggle for justice. ▶ ar-conference.org/alessio_schi... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

31 July

⏳🐾 Last day to save! Today is your final chance to register for #IARC2026 at the reduced rate! 🌍✨ Join us in Luxembourg or online, plan your trip, and be part of an unforgettable weekend for animals. Register now 👉 www.ar-conference.org/reg 💚 #AnimalRights #VeganConference

30 July

At #IARC2026, Trudy Cuijpers explores the parallels between caring for dying people and farmed animals, asking what compassion, presence, and dignity truly require of us. ▶ ar-conference.org/trudy_cuijpers #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

30 July

At #IARC2026, Patrick Mahr leads a hands-on horn crafting workshop exploring cows’ cultures, communication, and our own connections with other animals through art and play. ▶ ar-conference.org/patrick_mahr #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

29 July

🚨🐾 Only 3 days left to grab the reduced rate for #IARC2026! 🌍✨ Register now, plan your trip to Luxembourg, or join online, and be part of an inspiring weekend of talks, workshops & global activism. 👉 www.ar-conference.org/reg 💚 #AnimalRights #VeganConference

29 July

At #IARC2026, Hannah Engelmann-Gith co-leads a collaborative workshop on resilience, effective advocacy, and sustainable strategies for creating lasting change for animals. ▶ ar-conference.org/hannah_engel... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

25 July

At #IARC2026, Max Watson will present films and a discussion on the ALF’s “Manchester Conspiracy” and the enduring legacy of activist Keith Mann and Operation Liberation. ▶ ar-conference.org/max_watson #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

24 July

🐾🌍 Just 1 week left to register at the reduced rate for #IARC2026! ⏳✨ Lock in your spot, plan your trip to Luxembourg, or join online, and be part of an unforgettable weekend for animals. Register now 👉 www.ar-conference.org/reg 💚 #AnimalRights #VeganConference

22 July

At #IARC2026, Savita Nutan will break down four key arguments against animal testing, exposing its scientific failures, cruelty, political myths, and high financial costs. ▶ ar-conference.org/savita_nutan #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

15 July

⏳🐾 Only 50 days until #IARC2026! Join us Sept 3–6 in Luxembourg or online for inspiring talks, workshops & global activism 🌍✨ Register now and start planning your trip to be part of this unforgettable event! 👉 www.ar-conference.org/reg 💚 #AnimalRights

9 July

🐾✊ Join the #IARC2026 Helper Team! Help with setup, kitchen, registration, media & more. Give 4h/day and get free entry, meals, a shirt & a volunteer welcome evening! 🍕💚 Want to be part of it? DM or email us! #AnimalRights #VeganVolunteers

7 July

At #IARC2026, Martin Whybrow will show why outreach is one of the animal rights movement’s most powerful tools for reducing demand and creating lasting change. ▶ ar-conference.org/martin_whybrow #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

6 July

At #IARC2026, Patricia Welty will explore how Rights of Nature can give animals and ecosystems legal standing while advancing a shared vision of human, animal, and environmental well-being. ▶ ar-conference.org/patricia_welty #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

5 July

At #IARC2026, Katherine Hermans will share practical movement-building strategies to help animal advocates turn passion into collective power and lasting impact. ▶ ar-conference.org/katherine_he... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

4 July

At #IARC2026, Soya the Cow will present two queer short films exploring identity, animality, rewilding, and resistance through imaginative interspecies storytelling. Soya will also perform a show on Thursday night! ar-conference.org/soya_the_cow... #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

4 July

🎤🐾 The preliminary #IARC2026 speaker lineup is now online! 🌍✨ Discover the inspiring activists, advocates & changemakers joining us this year. Check it out now 👉 www.ar-conference.org/speakers More speakers to come>stay tuned! 💚 #AnimalRights #VeganActivism

3 July

At #IARC2026, Tobias Leenaert will explore why vegan messaging often meets resistance and shares pragmatic strategies to create more effective advocacy for animals. ▶ ar-conference.org/tobias_leena... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

3 July

At #IARC2026, Helen Barker will explore how art has shaped speciesism and how it can instead reveal animals’ realities and support collective liberation. ▶ ar-conference.org/helen_barker #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

2 July

At #IARC2026, Valerie Elsässer will explore overlooked perspectives in animal industry debates, helping advocates strengthen their communication with broader, evidence-based arguments. ▶ ar-conference.org/valerie_elsa... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

27 June

At #IARC2026, Martin Smedjeback will reflect on co-authoring a book with a meat-eating journalist, exploring dialogue, disagreement, and the ethics of eating animals. ▶ ar-conference.org/martin_smedj... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConferenc

25 June

At #IARC2026, Sharisse Kanet will explore how different ethical frameworks shape animal advocacy campaigns and what strategies are most effective for creating change. ▶ ar-conference.org/sharisse_kanet #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

24 June

At #IARC2026, Victoria Simpson will explore how sanctuaries can help children hold onto their compassion for animals and resist social pressures that normalize harm. ▶ ar-conference.org/victoria_sim... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

15 June

At #IARC2026, Zoe Rosenberg will lead a hands-on workshop on open rescue and factory farm investigations, covering tactics, biosecurity, documentation, and team strategy. This workshop runs for 4 hours and starts before the actual conference! #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

ar-conference.orgZoe Rosenberg [International Animal Rights Conference: 3.-6.9.2026]

15 June

▶ ar-conference.org/zoe_rosenberg

14 June

At #IARC2026, Klaas Temmerman will share lessons from Plant-Based Universities on building an inclusive student movement that empowers volunteers and drives systemic change on campus. ▶ www.ar-conference.org/klaas_temmer... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference

22 May

At #IARC2026, Poorva Joshipura will challenge humane washing and asks whether welfare reforms help animals, or keep exploitative systems alive by comforting consumers. ▶ ar-conference.org/poorva_joshi... #AnimalRights #AnimalLiberation #AnimalRightsConference