Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Save the date for the 2026 conference!
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

$570

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

$1000

Onsite

$110

We’ll be opening registration soon—please check back shortly!

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

Conference and reunion registration will open in June. A group rate will be available for registrants at that time. The booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

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

Thur, October 29 Fri, October 30 Sat, October 31

Full Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CE

Exhibit Hall Opens

Pharmacy CE* – this course will cover FL pharmacy, GA LEAP, and other states requiring opioid/controlled substance CE

Small Animal: Anesthesia/Pain Management, Radiology, Rabies

Equine: Colic, Theriogenology

Farm Animal:  Preconditioning, Swine Medicine, additional topics to be added

*Pre-registration and additional fee required

Full Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CE

J. T. Vaughan Equine Award Recognition

El Toro Award Recognition

Exhibit Hall

Practice Management

Small Animal: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, additional topics to be added

Equine: Rehabilitation, Dentistry, Pain Management

Farm Animal:  Lameness, additional topics to be added

Half Day of CE – Attendees can earn up to 4 hours of CE

Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship Breakfast

Technician Track (at College of Vet Med)

Small Animal: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry

Equine: Mini Horse and Donkey Medicine

Farm Animal: Mammary gland immunology, Mastitis, Alternative therapies

Back to College Social

Raptor Show

Class Reunions*

*Pre-registration and additional fee required

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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

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Purina logo
Auburn-Opelika Tourism logo
Elanco logo
CareCredit 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.