FAQs

The 2024 ACVIM Forum will be a blend of in-person, live-streamed and on-demand sessions June 6-8, 2024 with the on-demand content available through October 2024. The Specialty Symposium will take place June 5, 2024 and is available in-person only, exclusively to ACVIM member Diplomates and Candidates. Following the in-person program, the Live Virtual Day will be held June 18, 2024, including live session Q&As, and is available to all conference participants.

In-Person: Live educational sessions delivered to an in-person audience in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All participants will have access to on-demand.

On-demand: On-demand sessions will focus on session topics that are successfully delivered in a virtual environment and are primarily lecture-based. All on-demand offerings will be available through the end of October 2024.

Livestreaming from Minneapolis: A limited number of in-person, live sessions will be livestreamed for the virtual audience June 6-8, 2024. All livestreamed sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing after the in-person conference concludes.

Live Virtual Day: Following the in-person program, the Live Virtual Day will be held June 18, 2024, which includes live session Q&As and will be available to all conference participants. All live virtual sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing after the Live Virtual Day concludes.

*A portion of in-person sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing and available in mid-July.

You will see high-caliber sessions focused on the needs of specialists at the ACVIM Forum. With RACE-approved CE and new research available, we will bring you a wide variety of specialty program and technician tracks. Additionally, the Exhibit Hall will offer the latest industry products and services. 

Yes, in-person attendees will also get access to the virtual offerings. With two ways to attend, the 2024 ACVIM Forum is created for a unique attendee experience. 

A small number of sessions will be livestreamed into the virtual event platform over three days (June 6-8, 2024) and a Live Virtual Day will be held on June 18, 2024. On-demand content will be available through October 2024.

Yes, there will be limited sessions that are livestreamed from Minneapolis, Minnesota to virtual attendees within the online conference platform. In addition, the Live Virtual Day with speaker Q&As will be held June 18, 2024 and is available online to all conference registrants.

Yes, the Specialty Symposium Day will be held on June 5, 2024. Please note that the Specialty Symposium is in-person and limited to ACVIM member Diplomates and Candidates only.  

Click here to learn more about the various exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.

No. Specialty business meetings will be conducted virtually later in the summer to increase access to better facilitate potential participation for all members.

Yes, the Exhibit Hall is located in Hall B and C of the Minneapolis Convention Center. This will be a dedicated area where attendees can network, learn, and shop for the latest products and services in the veterinary industry.  To learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities, visit our webpage here.

The 2024 ACVIM Forum Exhibit Hall will be open the following hours:

• Thursday, June 6: 9:00 am-7:00 pm.
• Friday, June 7: 10:00 am-4:30 pm.

All cancellations must be submitted via email to the ACVIM at Forum@ACVIM.org. Cancellations received on or before 11:59 pm MT on May 12, 2024, are eligible to receive a refund of all paid registration fees as follows:

• Registration fees under $100 - full refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
• Registration fees over $100 - full refund less a $100 cancellation fee.

Cancellations received after 11:59 pm MT on May 12, 2024, are eligible for the following:

• In-person registration fees will be transferred to a virtual registration and participants will receive a refund of the price difference between in-person and virtual participation.
• NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS for virtual participation will be issued.

For questions regarding the cancellation policy, please contact Forum@ACVIM.org.

The 2024 ACVIM Forum offers a combination of in-person, live virtual sessions and asynchronous, on-demand recordings. Registered attendees will be eligible for two types of RACE CE credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval: 1) Live, Interactive and 2) Anytime, Non-Interactive distance continuing education credits.

Claiming session CE credits is or are in accordance with AAVSB RACE-approval standards, however participants should be aware that some state boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact your state board directly with any questions.

Individuals are only able to claim credit for a session once, even if available both in the live program and on-demand. Participants will be responsible for ensuring they do not claim credit twice for the same session.

The AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program develops and applies uniform standards for veterinary medicine continuing education. The AAVSB is utilizing Racetrack® to optimize the CE tracking experience for both CE providers and the AAVSB's Member Boards.  This system allows veterinary professionals the chance to record all continuing education (CE) coursework in a single centralized database and easily communicates your CE to your credentialing agencies while also allowing those authorized agencies to retrieve your CE. We do encourage all attendees of any RACE program to create a free RACEtrack account to track their CE here.

*Attendees are responsible for keeping track of any livestream or Live Virtual Day sessions attended.

You can find your access key in your 2024 ACVIM Forum registration confirmation email. See example below:

At present time, there are no mask, vaccination or testing requirements in place to participate in the 2024 ACVIM Forum. Safety protocols are subject to change at any time and the ACVIM may require attendees to wear masks to participate in the conference based on transmission levels at the time of the event. By registering for the ACVIM Forum, you understand and agree to comply with all the protocols adopted by the ACVIM. Additional information regarding the specific health and safety measures, and any necessary consents by you, will continue to be communicated to participants prior to the first day of the ACVIM Forum.

The ACVIM does not provide childcare services and we do not recommend bringing children under 18 to the conference because of the professional nature of the event. We recommend contacting your hotel concierge directly for information about childcare services within your hotel. If circumstances require bringing your child, please review the policy requirements:

• Children are considered 17 or younger.
• All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and ACVIM is not responsible for the care or supervision of children.
• The parent/guardian is responsible for the behavior, safety, and wellbeing of their children. If the child is disruptive or if the child’s wellbeing is deemed to be compromised, the facility or ACVIM has authority to take appropriate action and may be asked to leave.
• No children are allowed in educational sessions, including breakfast and lunch sessions, or in the Exhibit Hall during move in/move out.
• Anyone 15-17 years old must purchase a guest pass for $75 fee to enter the Exhibit Hall with their parent/guardian.
• Any child under 14 can enter the Exhibit Hall free of charge but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Yes, there will be a one day pass available for ACVIM members and affiliates for $400. During the registration process, attendees will have the option to select which day they would prefer for the day pass.

Yes, due to the success of our previous hybrid format, a virtual registration option will be available for the 2024 ACVIM Forum that will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota June 6-8.

We hope to see you at the 2024 ACVIM Forum, however you choose to participate.

In-Person: There will be select number of sessions that will only be delivered to the in-person audience in Minneapolis, Minnesota

On-demand : Over 50 on-demand sessions will be made available to both audiences starting June 5, 2024, to complement the in-person live sessions. On-demand sessions will focus on session topics that are successfully delivered in a virtual environment and are primarily lecture-based. All on-demand offering will be available through the end of October 2024.

Livestreaming from Minneapolis: A limited number of in-person, live sessions will be livestreamed for the virtual audience June 6-8, 2024. All live-streamed sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing after the in-person conference concludes.

Live Virtual Day: Following the in-person program, the Live Virtual Day will be held June 18, 2024, which includes live session Q&As and is available to all conference participants All live virtual sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing after the Live Virtual Day concludes.

*A portion of in-person sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing and available in mid-July.

The 2024 ACVIM Forum will be a blend of in-person, live-streamed and on-demand sessions June 6-8, 2024 with the on-demand content available through October 2024. The Specialty Symposium will take place June 5, 2024 and and is available in-person only, exclusively to ACVIM member Diplomates and Candidates. Following the in-person program, the Live Virtual Day will be held June 18, 2024, which includes live session Q&As and is available to all conference participants.

A small number of sessions will be livestreamed into the virtual event platform over three days (June 6-8, 2024) and a Live Virtual Day will be held on June 18, 2024. On-demand content will be available through October 2024.

You will see high-caliber sessions focused on the needs of specialists at the ACVIM Forum. With RACE-approved CE and new research available, we will bring you a wide variety of specialty program and technician tracks. Additionally, the exhibitor listing will offer the latest industry products and services. 

A total of 28 sessions make up the live Virtual Day and cover various specialty and multispecialty topics over 10 tracks.

Yes, there will be a limited number of sessions livestreamed from Minneapolis, Minnesota to virtual attendees within the online conference platform. In addition, a Live Virtual Day with live speaker Q&As will be held June 18, 2024 and will be available online to all conference registrants. 

The Specialty Symposium sessions on June 5, 2024 will only be held in-person and not available to the virtual audience.

No. Specialty business meetings will be conducted virtually later in the summer to increase access to better facilitate potential participation for all members.

Claiming session CE credits is or are in accordance with AAVSB RACE-approval standards, however participants should be aware that some state boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact your state board directly with any questions.

Individuals are only able to claim credit for a session once, even if available both in the live program and on-demand Participants will be responsible for ensuring they do not claim credit twice for the same session.

The AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program develops and applies uniform standards for veterinary medicine continuing education. The AAVSB is utilizing Racetrack® to optimize the CE tracking experience for both CE providers and the AAVSB's Member Boards.  This system allows veterinary professionals the chance to record all continuing education (CE) coursework in a single centralized database and easily communicates your CE to your credentialing agencies while also allowing those authorized agencies to retrieve your CE. We do encourage all attendees of any RACE program to create a free RACE track account to track their CE here.

*Virtual participants are responsible for keeping track of any livestream or Live Virtual Day sessions attended.

Please find your access key in your registration confirmation email. See example below:

The ACVIM does not provide childcare services and we do not recommend bringing children under 18 to the conference because of the professional nature of the event. We recommend contacting your hotel concierge directly for information about childcare services within your hotel. If circumstances require bringing your child, please review the policy requirements:

• Children are considered 17 or younger.
• All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and ACVIM is not responsible for the care or supervision of children.
• The parent/guardian is responsible for the behavior, safety, and wellbeing of their children. If the child is disruptive or if the child’s wellbeing is deemed to be compromised, the facility or ACVIM has authority to take appropriate action and may be asked to leave.
• No children are allowed in educational sessions, including breakfast and lunch sessions, or in the Exhibit Hall during move in/move out.
• Anyone 15-17 years old must purchase a guest pass for $75 fee to enter the Exhibit Hall with their parent/guardian.
• Any child under 14 can enter the Exhibit Hall free of charge but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with an ACVIM For