2026 OKAALAS

Annual Meeting

Join laboratory animal professionals from across Oklahoma for education, networking, vendor exhibits, and professional development.

📅 August 19–20
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 1200 Children’s Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
🚗 Free parking available
💰 Free to OKAALAS members with paid dues
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2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting

Featured Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Jori Leszczynski, DVM, DACLAM

President, AALAS

Dr. Leszczynski is currently the President of AALAS and has more than 25 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, leadership, and program development.

Dr. Jori Leszczynski
Dr. Shawn Lane

Shawn Lane, DVM

President, OKAALAS

Dr. Roman Wolf

Roman Wolf, DVM

Speaker

Dr. Madeline Budda

Madeline Budda, DVM, MS

Director, OAWA

Dr. Matthew West

Matthew West, PhD

Hough Ear Institute

SCHEDULE / ITINERARY

Wednesday, August 19

10:00 AMVendor Booth Setup
11:00 AMRegistration & Lunch
12:00 PMVendor Hall & Poster Hall Open
12:45 PMWelcome & Introductions
1:00 PMKeynote Speaker
Jori Leszczynski, DVM, DACLAM
President, AALAS
2:00 PMRefreshment Break
2:30 PMVendor Spotlight
3:00 PMMadeline Budda, DVM, MS, DACLAM
Director, OAWA
4:00 PMSocial Hour

Thursday, August 20

10:00 AMVendor Booth Setup
11:00 AMRegistration & Lunch
12:00 PMVendor Hall & Poster Hall Open
12:45 PMWelcome & Introductions
1:00 PMMatthew West, PhD
Hough Ear Institute
2:00 PMRefreshment Break and Poster Session
3:00 PMRoman Wolf, DVM, DACLAM
Veterinary Medical Officer, VA
3:30 PMVendor Spotlight and Raffle Drawing
3:45 PMAwards & Closing Remarks
5:00 PMVendor Booth Takedown

Register for the
Annual Meeting

  • Complimentary Annual Meeting registration is included for all OKAALAS members with current, paid membership dues.
  • Complimentary vendor registration is included with a 2026 Commercial Vendor Membership; no additional registration fee is required. Vendor registration closes July 31, 2026.
  • General attendee registration, including lunch RSVP, closes on August 12, 2026, one week prior to the Annual Meeting.
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Vendor Hall

Connect with laboratory animal science vendors, suppliers, and industry partners.

A Commercial Vendor Membership is required to participate as a vendor at the OKAALAS Annual Meeting. Membership includes one vendor booth and vendor registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Vendor Hall Time

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with OKAALAS and showcase your organization while supporting education and professional development in Oklahoma.

  • Logo recognition on website
  • Recognition during meeting
  • Vendor table
  • Opportunity to connect with attendees
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Call for Abstracts

Share your research, animal care improvements, enrichment projects, facility innovations, or training ideas.

Categories

  • Animal Welfare
  • Enrichment
  • Husbandry
  • Veterinary Care
  • Compliance
  • Training
  • Facility Operations
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Travel Award

OKAALAS supports professional development by helping qualified members attend the AALAS National Meeting.

Award Support

  • Up to $1,500 per recipient
  • Conference registration paid
  • Hotel accommodations covered
  • Travel reimbursement or prepayment may be available
  • Application deadline: July 17
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