Program
The 2026 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Forum features a robust schedule of high quality, specialist-level sessions led by expert speakers from across the globe.
Explore in-depth education across cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and small animal internal medicine, along with multispecialty topics including business, leadership and communications, education and research, wellbeing, and more.
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Plan your in person or virtual ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Forum experience! Explore sessions, create your agenda, and map out the innovative research, clinical insights, and specialty events you don't want to miss.
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Opening General Session:
Exhibit Hall
Events & Networking
At the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Forum, ideas turn into breakthroughs, conversations spark collaboration, and every voice helps shape the future of veterinary specialty medicine. From educational sessions to dynamic networking events, take advantage of meaningful opportunities to engage with experts and connect with like-minded professionals across the veterinary community.
Specialty Dinners
Attend sessions in the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ specialties and beyond, designed for veterinary technicians and presented by expert speakers. The Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) educational program offers veterinary technicians the opportunity to enhance their knowledge through expert-led workshops and interactive sessions, exploring the latest research and advancements in veterinary medicine. Specialty medicine grows stronger when we grow together!
Research Exchange
Research Networking for Academic and Private Practice Specialists
The 2026 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Research Exchange provides an outlet to amplify your ongoing research, make connections, and kick off collaboration through real-time conversation with peers.
The Companion Animal Research Exchange and Large Animal Research Exchange are designed to provide ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and ECVIM-CA Diplomates and Candidates an opportunity to elevate awareness of their ongoing work or programs, as well as enroll cases or find collaborators. The sessions will consist of rapid-fire presentations and provide a unique opportunity for interested participants to hear about ongoing research, learn about clinical trials and catalyze collaboration across the veterinary community. The sessions will include time for networking amongst presenters and attendees, as well as time to collaborate and to enable continued conversation.
2026 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Companion Animal Research Exchange
Friday, June 12 | 8:00–9:00 am PT | Summit SCC 347
Presentation Topics
Circulating microRNAs as Biomarkers for Disease Phenotype and Prognosis in Canine Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy
The Application of Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Assessment of Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy
CaniCancer: Comprehensive Somatic and Germline Mutation Profiling for Targeted Therapy in Canine Malignancies
Adjunctive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Drug‑Resistant Canine Epilepsy: A Multicenter Observational and Interventional Study Program
Prospective Clinical Case-Series of Custom Patient-Specific Airway Stents in Companion Animals with Benign Fibrotic Strictures
Speckle Tracking Echocardiography as a New Screening Tool for Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers
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2026 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Large Animal Research Exchange
Friday, June 12 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm PT | Summit SCC 347
Presentation Topics
A Framework for Translating One Health Data Linkage into Actionable Insights
Plasma Lipidomic Profiling in Horses with Equine Asthma and Other Respiratory Diseases
Equine AKI and CKD Network - a Web-based Database for Collaborative Research - Update
Variation in Serum ACTH Concentrations in Horses Presented with Acute Abdominal Pain (Colic)
Research Focus Lectures
Research Report – These lectures are 25-minute presentations comprised of new findings and cutting-edge research in veterinary medicine.
Research Abstract – These lectures are 15-minute oral or poster presentations comprised of new findings and cutting-edge research in veterinary medicine.
Research Exchange – Short, interactive research presentations and networking amongst Academic and Private Practice Specialists.
Scientific Sessions
Scientific Sessions – These sessions provide an extensive, critical, up-to-date overview of a topic that is directly or indirectly applicable to veterinary internal medicine.
State-of-the-Art (SOTA) Sessions – Sessions delivered by speakers who are recognized as experts in their field of study or topic areas.
Panel Discussions – A group of experts discuss a topic from varying perspectives and elicit audience questions.
Workshops – Courses that demonstrate the practical application of skills and principles using animal models, videotapes, or slides and/or one that encourages free discussion or exchange of ideas.
Hands-on Labs – Small group dry labs offer limited hands-on, skill-based experiences.
Industry Sessions – Educational sessions presented by the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Industry Partners with information about veterinary products and services impacting the industry.
Knowledge Corners – Quick learning sessions in the Exhibit Hall for all conference attendees.
Lunch with the Experts – Lunch-time sessions that offer a limited attendee size focusing on in-depth discussion with experts on the topic
Special Interest Groups – Meetings with fellow attendees with a common interest in the veterinary field.
Wellbeing Zone Sessions – Short presentations focused on mental wellbeing and helpful tools, for all conference attendees.
Virtual Sessions
Livestream – A live broadcast for virtual attendees in conjunction with the in-person offerings.
On Demand – Pre-recorded sessions to be played at any time.
Live Virtual – Virtual sessions offered at a specific time on a specific day.