The BVZS Annual Conference is the largest event we host during the year. The BVZS conference will take place at Conference Aston from 6th-8th November 2026. The conference takes place over 3 days, boasting a wide and diverse range of presentations, round table discussions and masterclasses, as well as scientific posters and sponsor stands. There are multiple networking opportunities including Friday night mixers and the Saturday evening social dinner. It is during the Annual Conference that BVZS holds the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members are invited to participate with presenting talks.
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BVZS Conference 2026
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This years conference will take place at Aston Centre, Birmingham on 6th-8th November 2026.
Don’t forget you need to be a member to attend so if you are not already then join the society today.
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Last years conference in Birmingham
Last years conference, held at Conference Aston in Birmingham, was 3 days of great CPD across 4 streams including parallel sessions on Zoo Health and Nursing on Friday, Wildlife Health and Exotic pets on Saturday and Exotic pets and students on Sunday. Plenary sessions were held in all streams discussing topics such Challenges and opportunities in wildlife trade research, Supporting and upskilling the vet professions and rehab sectors to optimise wildlife welfare, and conservation of mantella frogs in Madagascar. A packed social programme including a wine and canapes reception with a student-mentor mixer was held on the Friday, our yearly gala dinner on Saturday with a Silent Disco and the societies AGM on the Sunday
Photos from previous conferences
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