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The ̽»¨ÏµÁÐhas been bringing thought leaders together to network and inspire each other since its inception. That vital work continues.

For general questions related to ̽»¨ÏµÁÐmeetings, please contact meetings@aavmc.org.

̽»¨ÏµÁÐAnnual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium

The AAVMC’s annual conference is considered one of the leading professional development events in international academic veterinary medicine. Hundreds of educators and other leaders from the veterinary medical profession gather every year for a three day-symposium that features respected thought leaders from around the world, explores issues and opportunities, shares best practices, and focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Location: Grand Hyatt Washington
• Date: April 16–18, 2026

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Academic Leadership and Professional Development Meetings

Deans Leadership Conference

With origins in the 1980s, the Deans Leadership Conference provides an opportunity for deans to consider and address the issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of academic veterinary medicine in a focused, executive environment.

• Invitation Only – for Deans of ̽»¨ÏµÁÐMember Institutions
• Future Dates: January 14–16, 2026 and January 13–15, 2027

Association of Veterinary Advancement Professionals (AVAP) Annual Meeting

AVAP is a several hundred-member association of communications, fund-raising, and alumni relations officers working at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐmember institutions. These institutional advancement officers convene a meeting in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) which is focused on professional development and best practices.

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Date: July 16-18, 2025

̽»¨ÏµÁÐSummer Meeting

The AAVMC’s annual Summer Meeting is scheduled to be held in conjunction with . The meeting is open to all ̽»¨ÏµÁÐmember institution Deans and features a series of speakers sharing information on current issues and important topics in academic veterinary medicine.

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Date: July 19, 2025
• Future Dates and Locations: July 11, 2026 (Anaheim, CA); July 17, 2027 (Minneapolis, MN)

Veterinary Scholars Symposium (VSS)

The Veterinary Scholars Symposium (VSS) was formerly known as NVSS.

This annual meeting highlights the essential role of scientific research in veterinary medicine. It provides veterinary medical students who have conducted original research through a variety of summer research programs, including the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program, with an opportunity to formally present their research in a professional environment.

• Location: Spokane, WA
• Date: August 7–9, 2025

Primary Care Veterinary Educators (PCVE) Meeting

The Primary Care Veterinary Educators (PCVE) is focused on helping improve instructional practices in veterinary medical clinical education. Every year, the group convenes an annual meeting that explores and shares best practices in an area of academic veterinary medicine that helps faculty members best prepare students for clinical veterinary practice.

• Location: The University of Minnesota
• Date: October 22–25, 2025

Veterinary Educator Symposium (VES)

The Veterinary Educator Symposium (VES) is a component of the ̽»¨ÏµÁÐthat fosters faculty development and promotes best practices among veterinary educators. The group presents a bi-annual conference and is open to all veterinary educators and the educationalists who support them.

More information and registration details will be forthcoming.