Tick Academy

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

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Early bird pricing through August 31st. Secure your spot today!

October 14th and 15th, 2026

10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. CT

Keynote speakers:

Dr. Jean Tsao, Michigan State University

Dr. Nick Ogden, Public Health Agency of Canada

Join a diverse group of researchers, educators, students, public health professionals, veterinary professionals, pest control experts, public-space managers and citizen scientists at our two-day virtual event dedicated to advancing knowledge on ticks, tick-borne diseases and prevention strategies. 

This year’s Tick Academy is scheduled for October 14 and 15, 2026, with the first day focusing on veterinary topics and the second on management and outreach. The event will feature keynote presentations by Dr. Jean Tsao and Dr. Nick Ogden.

Students will have an opportunity to share their research during short sessions where attendees and speakers can engage with cutting edge studies and new researchers! Details coming soon.

Full schedule to be announced.

Pricing

Early bird, Both days: $74.99
Full price, Both days: $99.99
Single day: $45
Students: $25/day, or free if selected to present (more details TBA)

Register now

This project is funded through the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center. This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, project award no. 2022-70006-38001, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.