When and Where Is the NYSWRC Annual Conference, and How Do I Register?

The NYSWRC Annual Conference is scheduled for November 12–15, 2026, in Ossining, New York, and registration opens September 1. If you are planning to attend, the practical next step is to watch the conference information section of nyswrc.org for the registration opening and any updates to the schedule or venue details.

Conference details at a glance

The site currently presents this as a "Save the Date" announcement, which means the dates, city, and registration opening date are confirmed, but the full registration process and any session-level details are not yet published in the available information.

How to register

1. Mark September 1 as your starting point. Registration is not described as open before that date, so checking earlier is unlikely to give you a registration form.
2. Go to nyswrc.org. Use the conference information section of the site rather than searching elsewhere, since that is where the organization directs attendees.
3. Look for the 2026 Conference Info area. This is the section tied to the annual conference announcement.
4. Follow the registration instructions once posted. The site does not yet describe the specific registration steps, fees, or platform, so those details will need to come from the conference page when registration opens.

What to expect and what is not yet confirmed

The available information confirms the dates, location, and registration opening date only. It does not specify:

• Registration fees or membership discounts
• Whether registration is online, by mail, or through a third-party platform
• A registration deadline or attendance cap
• A detailed agenda, speakers, or session topics
• Lodging or venue address details beyond Ossining, New York

Because of this, treat the September 1 date as the point to check back rather than a deadline to complete registration.

Who typically attends

NYSWRC's membership includes licensed wildlife rehabilitators and assistants, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and other interested lay persons. The annual conference is the organization's main gathering, so attendees are likely to come from those same groups. If you fall into one of those categories, the conference is the most direct way to connect with the network the council supports.

Practical tips

• Check back on or shortly after September 1. Registration opening dates sometimes come with a page update rather than an email, so the site is the reliable source.
• Book travel early if you are coming from outside the area. Ossining is in Westchester County, New York, and November dates can fill nearby lodging.
• Confirm details before committing. Since fees, deadlines, and the agenda are not yet published, avoid making non-refundable plans based only on the Save the Date notice.

For the most current information, use the conference information section of nyswrc.org, where the 2026 Conference Info and registration updates will appear.