Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Registration now open!
October 29-31, 2026

The 2026 Annual Conference marks a tradition of 119 years of continuing education at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Our Annual Conference provides opportunities for Auburn alumni, faculty, students, veterinary technicians and other veterinary professionals to participate in a diverse range of continuing education sessions and professional networking opportunities.

The 2026 conference will be held October 29-31, 2026, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, in the heart of the Auburn University campus.

Registration Information

On-site registration will be available from 4-6 p.m. CST on Wednesday, October 28 and again beginning at 7 a.m. CST on Thursday, October 29.

Early · on or before 9/13/26 Regular · 9/14/26–10/25/26 Onsite · after 10/25/26

Practicing Veterinarian (Full Conference)

Early

$495

Regular

$575

Onsite

$600

Recent Graduate (c/o 2022-2026) / Retired (Full Conference)

Early

$395

Regular

$475

Onsite

$600

1.5 Day (Friday-Saturday)

Early

$375

Regular

$450

Onsite

$500

Reunion Registration

Early

$85

Regular

$115

Onsite

Pre-reg only

Early · on or before 9/13/26 Regular · 9/14/26–10/25/26 Onsite · after 10/25/26

Technician / Assistant (Full Conference)

Early

$225

Regular

$250

Onsite

$300

Technician / Assistant (Saturday technician track only)

Early

$110

Regular

$135

Onsite

$185

Technician Student (Saturday technician track only)

Early

$75

Regular

$100

Onsite

$110

Optional Sessions

Pharmacy CE (Thursday, October 29)

Covers FL pharmacy, GA LEAP, and other states

$75

Small Animal Joint Injection Wet Lab (Saturday, October 31)

with Conference registration

$200

with reunion and non-Conference only

$300

Refund Policy

Refunds, less a 10% processing charge, will only be issued for those registrants cancelling by end of business on Monday, October 5, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date.  

*Registration is best completed on a desktop or laptop rather than a mobile device.

Hotel Accommodations

For the convenience of our conference attendees, we have secured a group rate for guest rooms at these two hotels. The discounted booking links will be provided in the confirmation email that you receive when you complete your conference and/or reunion registration.

The Hotel at Auburn University and
Dixon Conference Center

241 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
Reservations: 334-821-8200

TownePlace Suites Auburn
1117 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36832
Reservations: 334-466-8390

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, Oct 29

Up to 8 CE hours
  • Welcome Reception · Exhibit hall opens
  • Pharmacy CE* – this course will cover FL pharmacy, GA LEAP, and other states requiring opioid/controlled substance CE
  • Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
  • Small Animal: Clinical Pathology, Rabies update, additional topics to be added
  • Equine: Sports Medicine, Field surgery, Breeding associated emergencies
  • Farm Animal: Update from the State Veterinarian’s Office, New World Screwworm, additional topics to be added

Friday, Oct 30

Up to 8 CE hours
  • Exhibit hall
  • Technician Track: Geriatric patients, Emergency medicine, Orthopedics, Equine medicine, additional topics to be added
  • Small Animal: Renal disease, Urinary disease, additional topics to be added
  • Equine: CT imaging, Septicemia, Infectious diseases
  • Farm Animal: TBD

Saturday, Oct 31

Up to 4 CE hours
  • Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship Breakfast
  • Small Animal Joint Injection Wet Lab*
  • Small Animal: GI diseases and treatments, Neurology
  • Equine: Ophthalmology
  • Farm Animal: TBD
  • Tailgate and Game Viewing (AU vs. Ole Miss)
  • Class reunions

Full schedule coming soon!

View Full Schedule

Sponsors and Exhibitors

We understand the value of both your time and marketing commitments, and we have designed the 2026 Annual Conference program, networking opportunities and social events with that in mind. A limited number of exhibit booths are available for reservation that will provide a variety of opportunities to network with conference participants while raising awareness about your organization. In addition, several sponsorship opportunities are available; one complimentary exhibit booth is included with sponsorship commitments of $5,000 or more. More information about exhibit booths and sponsorship levels and benefits can be found through the link below.

Become a Sponsor and Exhibitor

2026 Sponsors

Auburn-Opelika Tourism logo
PetVivo Logo

Annual Conference lectures are the property of the speaker and/or Auburn University. Recording and/or redistribution in any manner or for any purpose is strictly prohibited. Registration is nontransferable and CE credit will only be issued to conference registrant. Conference content is available to registrant only.