In Person

The 2026 ACVIM Forum will be a blend of in-person, live-streamed, and on-demand sessions, with on-demand content available through October 31, 2026. The in-person conference will take place in Seattle, Washington June 11-13, 2026 with Specialty Symposium on June 10, 2026. Live Virtual Day will take place on June 24, 2026. 

In Person: Live educational sessions delivered to an in-person audience in Seattle. All participants will also have access to all virtual offerings.

On Demand: On-demand sessions will focus on lecture-based topics successfully delivered virtually. All on-demand offerings will be available through the end of October 2026.

Livestream: A limited number of in-person sessions will be livestreamed for virtual attendees during June 11–13, 2026. All livestreamed sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing after the in-person conference concludes.

Live Virtual Day: Following the in-person program, Live Virtual Day will be held with live session Q&As on June 24, 2026 and will be available to all conference participants. 

Content Capture: A portion of in-person sessions will be captured for on-demand viewing and available at the end of July.

At the 2026 ACVIM Forum, you’ll experience exceptional sessions tailored to specialists’ needs. With RACE-approved continuing education and the latest research insights, we will present a diverse range of specialty programs and technician tracks. The Exhibit Hall will feature the newest products and services from the veterinary industry.

The ACVIM Forum is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to expand clinical knowledge, explore advancements in veterinary medicine, and connect with specialists and industry leaders. Whether you’re a veterinary student, new resident, or experienced specialist, the Forum offers sessions and resources beneficial at every career stage. Primary care veterinarians interested in deepening knowledge in specific specialties are also encouraged to attend.

Yes, in-person attendees will also get access to the virtual offerings. With two ways to attend, the 2026 ACVIM Forum is created for a unique attendee experience. 

Yes, there will be limited sessions that are livestreamed from Seattle to virtual attendees within the online conference platform. In addition, Live Virtual Day with speaker Q&As will be held June 24, 2026 and is available online to all conference registrants.

Yes, Specialty Symposium Day will be held on June 10, 2026. Please note that the Specialty Symposium is only in person and limited to ACVIM member Diplomates and Candidates only.  

Registration for the 2026 ACVIM Forum will open January 20, 2026.

Early registration for the 2026 ACVIM Forum is highly encouraged as it offers you the best rates and secures your spot at this popular event. By registering you'll receive access to full proceedings, session materials and abstracts. This access enables you to prepare for sessions and make the most of your conference experience.

Yes! We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of our newly boarded Diplomates. The ACVIM will recognize new Diplomates that became Board-certified in 2025-2026 during the New Diplomate Certificate Ceremony. More details will be provided as they become available. Please reach out to Membership@ACVIM.org if you have any additional questions. 

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Yes. We will work closely with our official, approved Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to offer time during the live, in-person 2026 ACVIM Forum in Seattle, Washington.

Yes. You can look forward to reconnecting with your colleagues during dedicated networking during the in-person offerings in Seattle, Washington. More information to come! 

The ACVIM Forum team is once again working with Cadmium as the conference platform and mobile app for the 2026 ACVIM Forum. Once registered, all registrants will receive communications with system requirements to access the hybrid conference platform and start building personal schedules.

All attendees will receive an emailed registration confirmation with a registration ID number included. Go directly to the 2026 ACVIM Forum online conference platform and log in using your registration email and ID number. To request your registration ID number, contact Forum@ACVIM.org. The link to the conference platform is also available in your registration confirmation email.

Yes, speakers have been notified of their session approval. In addition, the Call for Research Abstracts closes February 3, 2026, and presenters will be notified by the end of March 2026.

The 2026 ACVIM Forum Exhibit Hall will be open the following hours:

• Thursday, June 12: 9:00 am-7:00 pm.
• Friday, June 13: 10:00 am-4:30 pm.

Yes, the Seattle International Convention Center is fully ADA-compliant. The facility offers accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, seating, and other accommodations to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for all attendees. 

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All cancellations must be submitted via email to the ACVIM at Forum@ACVIM.org. Cancellations received on or before 11:59 pm MT on April 22, 2026, 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 April 22, 2026, 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 2026 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 RACE track account to track their CE here.

*Attendees are responsible for keeping track of any in-person,live-streamed or Live Virtual Day sessions attended.

Click here to review the 2026 ACVIM Forum pricing options. Please note that the pricing you see for all in-person registration products are subject to a 15.55% Washington State tax.