Empire Alpaca Association Symposium
Join PAOBA & Empire Alpaca Association for 3 days of expert talks, alpaca insights, and networking at del Lago Casino & Conference Center in Waterloo, NY – happening January 30–February 1, 2026!
Registration Fee: $125 for current PAOBA and EAA Members and $150 for non-members.
Location: Hotel Sala da Ballo
Date & Time: Saturday | 8:00AM-5:30PM
Date & Time: Sunday | 8:00AM-12:00PM
Featured Speakers Include:
Dr. Knickelbein, Ophthalmologist – Cornell Animal Hospital
Topic: Common ocular diseases in alpacas
Bio: Dr. Knickelbein is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Rhinebeck Equine and a comparative ophthalmology internship and residency at the University of California-Davis. Dr. Knickelbein is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and a faculty member with the Section of Ophthalmology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Callum, Reproduction Specialist – Cornell Animal Hospital
Topic: Cycle manipulation in alpacas
Bio: Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of Charles Sturt University in Australia and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal), having completed residency training at Cornell and the University of California- Davis. Dr. Donnelly is a faculty member with the Section of Theriogenology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Arturo Pena – Senior Halter Judge
Jay Penica – Walnut Ridge Acres
Carol Howard – Cinco C’s Alpacas
Jenn Powell – Jenn Powell Designs
Dr. Julia Gray – Starland Veterinary Services
Jenn Heagy – EA Heagy Tax Service
This is not a del Lago affiliated event. Must be 21+ to attend.



































