{"id":1760,"date":"2026-04-18T12:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ritaconference.org\/?page_id=1760"},"modified":"2026-05-13T23:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:56:44","slug":"rita-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ritaconference.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"RITA 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1760\" class=\"elementor elementor-1760\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e015312 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e015312\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"rita-2026-banner\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;background_video_link&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/ritaconference.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/IMG_3863-1.mp4&quot;,&quot;background_play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8351858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8351858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Dates: Oct. 18-23\u200d<\/h3><h3>Location: Tempe, AZ, primarily at the ASU Memorial Union\u200d<\/h3><p>The Rabies in the Americas (RITA) meeting is an annual event that has been held since 1990. It has been hosted in many countries across the Americas, with the last United States meeting occurring in Kansas City in 2019. For many years, RITA has grown in popularity and prominence with delegates now coming from more than 20 countries across five continents.<\/p><p>The RITA conference provides unparalleled opportunities to learn about the latest developments in the field of rabies, to network with colleagues from around the world, and to raise the profile of rabies as an international issue on the world stage. The meeting provides an opportunity for researchers, health professionals, international, national and local managers of rabies programs, wildlife biologists, laboratory personnel and other people interested in advancing knowledge of rabies surveillance, prevention and control, to meet each other, to share their successes and also to discuss and collaboratively address the challenges to be met.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c91a2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c91a2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"51\"><strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"49\">Conference Details Available Soon<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"187\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Stay tuned for updates on registration, schedule, speakers, and more for the Rabies in the Americas 2026 Conference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a116303 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a116303\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4504e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4504e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Tempe<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622c0b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"622c0b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774299d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"774299d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f9f0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90f9f0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tempe\u2014home to Arizona State University\u2014offers an inviting and dynamic setting for conference attendees from around the world. Known for its strong academic environment and welcoming atmosphere, Tempe combines the energy of a leading research institution with the accessibility of a vibrant, walkable city.Conference venues are centrally located within and around the ASU campus, allowing easy access to hotels, dining, and entertainment. The city\u2019s light rail system and proximity to Phoenix ensure convenient regional travel for visitors.At the center of Tempe is Tempe Town Lake, a scenic waterfront destination offering walking and biking paths, water recreation, and picturesque views\u2014an ideal setting for informal networking or family outings. Nearby, Mill Avenue District provides a lively, pedestrian-friendly corridor with a diverse range of restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and shops.Visitors can also experience the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert with short excursions to Hayden Butte Preserve (\u201cA\u201d Mountain), which offers panoramic views of the city, or explore cultural venues such as the ASU Art Museum and ASU Gammage.With its blend of academic excellence, cultural amenities, and outdoor experiences, Tempe provides an engaging environment not only for conference participation but also for accompanying family members. 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