Frequently asked questions

GeneraL

The conference will be held at Studio Theatre located at 1501 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. The conference will take place from Friday, May 15, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026.
The summit includes presentations, panels, and workshops from 10am - 4pm followed by street actions each day.
All ages are welcome to attend. Children aged 3 & under attend for free. Children aged 4 & above require a ticket according to venue policy. Kindly email us before booking for guidance on ticketing options. Minors must be supervised at all times and must leave the conference by 6pm.
We ask that you avoid this if at all possible, but if it is critical for your wellbeing or that of your companion you may. Please note that the protests following the conference are loud events with megaphones and whistles. Non-human animals and human babies may not attend the protests under any circumstances.
We are not currently accepting sponsorships for the summit. If you would like to donate, please consider donating directly to the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT).
Please email us at garsummit@i-caw.org with any questions and our team will be happy to help.

Travel and

Accommodations

The Studio Theatre address is 1501 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Studio Theatre is walking distance to the green and red lines via U Street and Dupont Circle and is on multiple bus lines.
Studio Theatre does not have its own parking garage, however, you can use Spot Hero to reserve and pay for parking at numerous parking garages near the Theatre.
You can also park at Washington Plaza Hotel without a reservation after 5pm on weekdays and any time on weekends, and purchase a $14 Washington Plaza Hotel parking voucher at the Box Office. There is limited street parking available in the neighborhood as well.

Tickets and

Summit Agenda

We are not accepting speaker applications for the summit.
Three full days of conference speaker sessions, Signal access, lunch, snacks, and beverages, as well as evening activities to connect, engage, and network with like-minded advocates.
Attendees will be provided with lunch, snacks, coffee and drinks each day. All food and drinks provided will be vegan. If you have a severe allergy, please let us know as soon as possible so we can do our best to accommodate you.
We will not be offering remote attendance, however all sessions will be shared following the summit to Animal Activism Collective’s YouTube channel.
Once you register, you’ll receive information on how to join the Signal group. We’ll share updates on the agenda, speakers, street actions, and more in the Signal chat.
All tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred to another person free of charge by emailing garsummit@i-caw.org with the new attendee’s details.
For the final session of each day, we will host impactful street demonstrations for issues like ending the use of fur, foie gras, and battery cages led by some of the most experienced organizers in the movement. While there is no requirement to attend any session, all conference attendees are encouraged to join all demonstrations to build your skills and make our movement stronger. Everyone that attends all the demonstrations will also receive a GAR Summit T-shirt. Further details about each demonstration will be shared on the Signal chat after registration.

Accessibility

Yes! The venue is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. All entrances to the building and theatres are accessible. Elevators operate between all four floors. For accessible drop-off and pickup locations, the curbside lane directly in front of Studio Theatre can be used for short-term loading and unloading. The entrance on 14th Street is equipped with ADA doors.
We will accommodate specific requests where possible. Please reach out as early as possible to garsummit@i-caw.org with your specific requests.