The Complete List of Animal Health Conferences 2026

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January 2026

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AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

Veterinary

Date: January 8–10 2026

Location: Chicago, IL

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Uncharted Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: January 16 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)

Veterinary

Date: January 17–21 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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OVMA Conference (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association)

Veterinary

Date: January 29–31 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

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Barkleigh Pet Pro Cruise

Pet Care

Date: January 5–10 2026

Location: Western Caribbean

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AAFCO Midyear Meeting

Animal Health

Date: January 20–22 2026

Location: New Orleans, LA

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Pet Industry Leadership Summit

Pet Care

Date: January 26–28 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

February 2026

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Crossroads Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: February 5–7 2026

Location: Noblesville, IN

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LVMA Winter Meeting

Veterinary

Date: February 6–9 2026

Location: Lafayette, LA

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WVC Las Vegas

Veterinary

Date: February 15–18 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC)

Veterinary

Date: February 26–28 2026

Location: Columbus, OH

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American Association of Swine Veterinarians: AASV 57th Annual Meeting

Veterinary

Date: February 27 – March 3 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Groom Expo West

Grooming

Date: February 19–22 2026

Location: Pasadena, CA

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NAPPS Conference

Pet Care

Date: February 27 – March 1 2026

Location: Raleigh, NC

March 2026

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Oregon Veterinary Conference (OVC)

Veterinary

Date: March 7–9 2026

Location: Corvallis, OR

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Fetch by dvm360 Charlotte

Veterinary

Date: March 13–14 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: March 14–21 2026

Location: Big Sky, MT

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HiVE Midwest

Veterinary

Date: March 21–22 2026

Location: Covington, KY

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AHNTI Europe

Animal Health

Date: March 2–4 2026

Location: London, UK

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Natural Products Expo West

Holistic

Date: March 3–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Connect: Canada’s Pet Trade Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 4–5 2026

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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GROOM’D

Grooming

Date: March 13–15 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA

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ClickerExpo New York

Training/Behavior

Date: March 20–22 2026

Location: Westchester County, NY

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The Pet Summit

Pet Care

Date: March 23–26 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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Global Pet Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 26–28 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

April 2026

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Animal Care Expo

Veterinary

Date: April 7–10 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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ABVP Symposium

Veterinary

Date: April 9–14 2026

Location: Boston, MA

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FVMA Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: April 16–19 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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AAVMC Annual Conference & Iverson Bell Symposium

Veterinary

Date: April 16–20 2026

Location: Washington D.C.

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Mountain Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: April 19–22 2026

Location: Cherokee, NC

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North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum

Veterinary

Date: April 30 – May 4 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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Interpets Tokyo

Pet Care

Date: April 2–5 2026

Location: Tokyo, Japan

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Animal AgTech Innovation Summit

Animal Health

Date: April 8–9 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX

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Northwest Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: April 16–19 2026

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Petfood Forum

Pet Care

Date: April 27–29 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

May 2026

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Best Friends National Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 7–9 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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VetForum Europe

Veterinary

Date: May 11–12 2026

Location: Spain

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Veterinary Laser Surgery Symposium (VLSS)

Veterinary

Date: May 15–16 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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Veterinary Education Conference (NJVMA)

Veterinary

Date: May 16–17 2026

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

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Sun ’n Fun Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 17–20 2026

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

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Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 27–31 2026

Location: Miramar Beach, FL

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Fetch by dvm360 Nashville

Veterinary

Date: May 29–30 2026

Location: Nashville, TN

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Deutsche Vet

Veterinary

Date: May 29–30 2026

Location: Dortmund, Germany

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UC Davis AggieVET Conference

Veterinary

Date: May 30–31 2026

Location: Davis, CA

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PFEXPO West

Pet Care

Date: May 5–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Best Friends National Conference

Animal Welfare

Date: May 7–9 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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The One Pet Show - TOPS Shanghai

Pet Care

Date: May 7–10 2026

Location: NECC, Shanghai, China

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Petfood Forum Europe

Pet Care

Date: May 11 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Interzoo

Pet Care

Date: May 12–15 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Intergroom

Grooming

Date: May 14–17 2026

Location: Secaucus, NJ

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NASC Annual Conference

Pet Care

Date: May 19–21 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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Pets Canada Industry Show Abbotsford

Pet Care

Date: May 24–25 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada

June 2026

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BVA Live

Veterinary

Date: June 11–12 2026

Location: Birmingham, UK

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ACVIM Forum

Veterinary

Date: June 11–13 2026

Location: Seattle, WA

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Great Lakes Veterinary Conference (GLVC)

Veterinary

Date: June 14–15 2026

Location: Mackinac Island, MI

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Pacific Veterinary Conference (PACVET)

Veterinary

Date: June 18–21 2026

Location: Sacramento, CA

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VetGirl U

Veterinary

Date: June 19–21 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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PetQuest

Pet Care

Date: June 18–21 2026

Location: Wilmington, OH

July 2026

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Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association Summer Conference

Veterinary

Date: July 9–13 2026

Location: Gulf Shores, AL

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AVMA Convention

Veterinary

Date: July 10–14 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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LA Pet Fair

Pet Care

Date: July 11–12 2026

Location: Pomona, CA

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Heart of America Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: July 16–19 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS

August 2026

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WVC Nashville

Veterinary

Date: August 15–18 2026

Location: Nashville, TN

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Fetch by dvm360 Kansas City

Veterinary

Date: August 28–29 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

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SUPERZOO

Pet Care

Date: August 11–12 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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All American Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: August 13–16 2026

Location: Schaumburg, IL

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KC Animal Health Corridor Summit

Animal Health

Date: August 31 – September 1 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

September 2026

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Veterinary Innovation Summit

Veterinary

Date: TBD, Fall 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

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VHMA Annual Meeting and Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 10–12 2026

Location: Reno, NV

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IVECCS - International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium

Veterinary

Date: September 14–17 2026

Location: Savannah, GA

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AAHA Con

Veterinary

Date: September 17–20 2026

Location: Portland, OR

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Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS)

Veterinary

Date: September 17–20 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX

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Fetch by dvm360 National Harbor

Veterinary

Date: September 18–19 2026

Location: National Harbor, MD

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VetForum USA

Veterinary

Date: September 21–22 2026

Location: United States of America

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FelineVMA Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 24–28 2026

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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New England Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: September 24–28 2026

Location: Portland, ME

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Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference (PNWVC)

Veterinary

Date: September 25–27 2026

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Groom Expo

Grooming

Date: September 10–13 2026

Location: Hershey, PA

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PFEXPO East

Pet Care

Date: September 17–18 2026

Location: Uncasville, CT

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Pets Canada Industry Show Drummondville

Pet Care

Date: September 20–21 2026

Location: Drummondville, QC, Canada

October 2026

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Vet Together

Veterinary

Date: October 1–3 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual Conference

Veterinary

Date: October 1–4 2026

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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ACVS Surgery Summit

Veterinary

Date: October 7–12 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Lewis and Clark Veterinary Conference

Veterinary

Date: October 7–10 2026

Location: South Sioux City, NE

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Wild West Vet Show

Veterinary

Date: October 14–16 2026

Location: Reno, NV

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Singapore Vet

Veterinary

Date: TBD, October 2026

Location: Singapore

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CANIS Conference

Pet Care

Date: October 7–10 2026

Location: Schaumberg, IL

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Pets Canada Industry Show Toronto

Pet Care

Date: October 7–8 2026

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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AHNTI USA

Animal Health

Date: October 26–28 2026

Location: Boston, MA

November 2026

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New York Vet

Veterinary

Date: TBD, November 2026

Location: New York, NY

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London Vet Show

Veterinary

Date: TBD, November 2026

Location: London, UK

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Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

Pet Care

Date: November 6–8 2026

Location: Albuquerque, NM

December 2026

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American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention

Veterinary

Date: December 6–11 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV