Call for Scientific Sessions: CLOSED
Call for Research Abstracts: OPENS January 9, 2026
Call for Research Exchange Topics: OPENS February 4, 2026
The 2026 ACVIM Forum Call for Sessions is now closed.
If your session submission was selected and you are chosen to speak at the 2026 ACVIM Forum, you will be notified by January 2026. Please hold all dates of the conference until further notice.
Questions? Contact the ACVIM Forum Team - Presenters@ACVIM.org.
What are the different session types?
All program submissions should be targeted toward veterinary specialists and experienced technicians. General practitioners with the desire to participate in advanced programming are encouraged to attend. Session lengths may vary to reflect the necessary time to deliver the proposed content. When presenting topics that cross over specialty areas, participants are strongly encouraged to work in tandem with a specialist in the corresponding area relevant to the presentation.
Hybrid Offerings
The 2026 ACVIM Forum will include in person and virtual components.
- In Person: Live program sessions are taking place in Seattle, Washington.
- In-person, Livestreamed: Select in-person sessions will be broadcast to a live, virtual audience in real time.
- In-Person, Content Captured: Select in-person sessions will be recorded and made available online to conference attendees after the event, by mid-July.
- On Demand: Virtual, pre-recorded sessions will complement the in-person, live sessions. These will be available to both the in-person and virtual audience at the start of Forum. 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 2026.
- Spanish On Demand: The Spanish track for 2026 will be on demand only. This will include select, pre-recorded sessions available to all attendees in Spanish.
What are the different session formats?
The ACVIM Forum offers sessions in a variety of formats and will be delivering sessions both in-person and virtually during this hybrid event. Sessions that are difficult to be presented virtually will be prioritized for in-person delivery, based on sessions reviews and programming decisions. Live sessions that are able to translate to online delivery may be captured and made available to virtual participants. Opportunities to engage attendees in smaller discussions or hands-on settings are strongly encouraged. These sessions may be prioritized for the in-person portion of Forum.
Additional formats may be identified by the ACVIM Forum Program Chair and Assistant Chair to create a compelling program. Additional session formats identified by the planning team may include the following:
- Lunch with the Experts – Lunch-time sessions that offer a limited attendee size focusing on in-depth discussion with experts on the topic.
- ACVIM Endorsed Statements – A panel of experts discusses their comprehensive analysis of a scientific or medical related issue.
For more information for sessions available to our industry partners, contact the ACVIM Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships (Leah Gayheart) at Leah@ACVIM.org. Industry session types include:
- Industry Session – Sessions that are 60-90 minute educational presentations with information about veterinary products and services that are impacting the veterinary industry.
- Knowledge Corners – Quick 25 minute bites of learning provided in the Exhibit Hall for all conference participants.
Session Sponsorships
All sponsorships must be coordinated through the ACVIM office. Recognition is not guaranteed without the ACVIM sponsorship team's involvement. Please include suggested sponsorship opportunities and companies in your submission and the ACVIM team will follow up upon session acceptance. For questions, contact Leah Gayheart.
Important Dates
2026 Call for Scientific Sessions Opens:
July 28, 2025
2026 Call for Scientific Sessions Closes:
August 29, 2025
Scientific Session Status Notifications:
By January 2026
Call for Research Abstracts Opens:
January 9, 2026
Call for Research Abstracts Closes:
February 1, 2026
Research Abstracts Status Notifications:
End of March 2026
Call for Research Exchange Opens:
February 4, 2026
Call for Research Exchange Closes:
March 11, 2026