ARC SUMMIT
Connect. Be Inspired.
OCTOBER 8-9, 2026
Early Enrollment Open Through July 31
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A two half-day virtual conference specifically curated for animal care and use program (ACUP) professionals.
The ARC Summit Supports Animal Research Professionals by providing space to connect in a focused environment so that they can bring novel industry ideas back to their program, in turn, fueling program and professional evolution.
What Makes the ARC Summit Unique?
The ARC Summit is a community-focused event designed for ACUP professionals. It features tailored presentations that revolve around key themes: Leadership, Professionalism, Innovation, and Culture. The conference takes place over two half-days and is built mindfully to support knowledge retention, individual health, and accessibility. This format supports a “Come as You Are” energy.
Audience Engagement and Team Building
All presentations happen in a Zoom room, similar to the ARC Seminar Series. This format allows you to interact with presenters during open discussions. Additionally, access is centered around institutional memberships. This way, team members can attend the conference together and hold meaningful discussion around the presentations happening — in real time, or post conference.
Affordable Pricing
One institutional enrollment allows unlimited participants. We are eliminating concern around budgets. One major goal of this approach to a conference is to encourage program connection and teambuilding. We want you to share this with your IACUC, all ACUP Personnel, and other relevant stakeholders. Watch together with food and beverages!
Connect. Be Inspired.
What Past Participants Said
““I plan to attend every year. The atmosphere is casual but still highly professional. It feels collaborative and welcoming rather than performative or overly formal. It is welcoming and relaxed while still being thoughtful, productive, and professionally valuable.””
“This Conference Was a Breath Of Fresh Air. ”
“You are on to something great here! Keep it up.”
Date - OCTOBER 8 - 9, 2026
Time - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST (US) Both Days
Where - ZOOM Event
October 8 - Day 1
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Break - Discuss over food and beverage!
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Closing Remarks and Meditation
October 9 - Day 2
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Enjoy some team/program bonding over food and beverage!
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CODE SUMMIT26 @ Checkout - $350 Off Institutional Enrollment
Early Enrollment Through July 31
Early Enrollment Code - SUMMIT26 @ Checkout - $549 for unlimited participants
✓ CPIA CEs Eligible - Pending Approval by PRIM&R ✓ A Structure that Prioritizes Team Building and Wellbeing ✓ Access to Summit Content through end of 2026
FAQs
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2024 - Yes - Participants can earn up to 3.5 CPIA CE hours for attending the conference.
2025 - Yes - Participants earned up to 4 CPIA CE hours primary credit.
Certificates will be sent out after the conference :)
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After you create your account on the website, it will bring you to the checkout page where you will see the cost.
After using the Code SUMMIT25 at Checkout, the total enrollment fee is $549 for unlimited participants for Early Bird Rate. Rate goes to $699 after early bird.
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No. Only one individual needs to enroll through the website on behalf of the institution. From here, they will be able to share the pre-registration links with anyone within the institution that wants to attend.
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The Conference recordings will be maintained behind the website enrollment portal. All recordings will be able to be shared externally to institutional team members.
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We are so grateful you are interested in being a sponsor for the Summit. Please reach out to Eugene@Em3.consulting for more information and to receive a copy of the sponsor packet.
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After the individual enrolls for the program through the website payment space, they will be granted access to the content within the portal.
From here, they will be able to share out the pre-registration link to all personnel within their program. They can choose to attend solo while others choose to meet in a conference space to enjoy the event together. Both are possible!