2026 Veterinary Conferences and Live Events
Calling all veterinary industry marketers! Are you wondering which conferences to drop into your 2026 marketing plans? Check out this new updated list the most influential and well-attended live events of 2026 to help.
If you’re still deciding if your brand wants to go all-in on an exhibit, consider registering for some of these events as an attendee so you can walk the show floor in preparation for 2026 planning.
Here are our top conference picks for 2026 by month. The dates below are conference dates, not including exhibit set-up dates. Refer to the exhibitor prospectus for detailed expo hours and set-up dates. Be aware that with large conferences like VMX, the show and expo hall dates are sometimes different. There are several additional days of education after the expo hall is closed.
January 2026
VMX 2026: World Classic
January 17-21, 2026
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
VMX 2026 starts off with the world’s biggest players in the veterinary game. It’s not that expensive to get to Orlando and this is by far the largest tradeshow in the veterinary industry. This show is being held later in January than usual, so if you’re forecasting sales at VMX…make sure you push some of that revenue into February.
Check out our Unofficial Guide to Exhibiting at VMX for more tips.
February 2026
WVC Annual Conference: Get Confident. Get Connected. Go All In.
February 15-18, 2026
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
If you only attend two tradeshows yearly, and VMX is #1, then WVC is definitely #2. It’s the second-largest conference in the industry and typically has more “decision-maker” traffic than its east-coast counterpart.
Midwest Veterinary Conference: Expand your Knowledge
February 26-28, 2026
Greater Columbus Conference Center
Columbus, Ohio
Yes, the Midwest Veterinary Conference is technically a VMA meeting hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. But unlike other local VMA meetings, this one is big. Treat it more like a regional conference than a VMA meeting. They even market it as “Big conference, small price tag”, booth spaces start at $2,000 which…for a big conference … is affordable.
The conference boasts a reach of over 20,000 veterinary professionals.
March 2026
Fetch Charlotte Veterinary Conference
March 13-14 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
DVM360 Fetch shows are dedicated to providing veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from world-class CE and lasting connections.
IVECCS 2026 Hawaii Conference: Where Quality Education & Luxurious Vacation Meet
March 19-22, 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue
Kaua’i, Hawaii
The International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium is back with a two-part conference series. If you are trying to reach emergency and critical care specialists, this show is your Super Bowl!!!!!
April 2026
CVMA Large Animal Medicine Seminar
April 10-12, 2026
Tenaya Lodge
Yosemite, CA
Deepen your expertise, explore the majestic mountain range and meet like-minded specialists at one of the year’s most awe-inspiring equine events of the year. Hosted by the Pacific Veterinary Conference team (PacVet).
May 2026
Fetch Nashville Veterinary Conference
May 29-30, 2026
Music City Center
Nashville, TN
DVM360 Fetch shows are dedicated to providing veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from world-class CE and lasting connections.
June 2026
Pacific Veterinary Conference
June 18-21, 2026
Sacramento Safe Credit Union Center
Sacramento, CA
Commonly referred to as “PacVet.” This is a popular regional conference sponsored by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
July 2026
AVMA Convention
July 10-14, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
The AVMA Convention varies in attendee size based on the geographic location of the conference as it moves each year. Reach out to get a prospectus for attendance details.
August 2026
Western Veterinary Conference Nashville
August 15-18, 2026
Nashville, TN
This is the first year that the WVC has expanded its footprint to include a second show in Nashville. Don’t miss it!
Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference
August 28-30, 2026
Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Fetch Kansas City, originally known as the Central Veterinary Conference (CVC), is a long-standing conference that is held annually in Kansas City in August. Fetch Kansas City was re-branded when DVM360 expanded their conference footprint several years ago.
September 2025
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Sep 17-20, 2026
Henry B. Gonzáles Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Southwest Vet has a strong regional pull. Create unparalleled education experiences, advance the veterinary profession and foster a spirit of reciprocal investment at this yearly show.
Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference
September 18-19, 2026
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
Previously called CVC East, Fetch National Harbor is returning to Maryland in 2026.
DVM360 Fetch shows are dedicated to providing veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from world-class CE and lasting connections.
October 2026
Wild West Vet
October 14-17, 2026
The Peppermill Resort Hotel
Reno, NV
Wild West Vet used to be an independently operated conference but was added to the CloserStill family of live events several years ago. It’s still held in Reno, NV, every year like it was back in the day, but the show has a new format since its acquisition.
New York Vet
October 29-30, 2026
Javits Center
New York City, New York
New York Vet is also part of the CloserStill family of live events.
December 2026
Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference
December 4-5, 2026
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
DVM360 Fetch shows are dedicated to providing veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from world-class CE and lasting connections.
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
December 7-11, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
AAEP is the premiere equine event of the year, so if you’re trying to connect with equine practitioners, don’t miss this one!
We’ll be updating this list of live events throughout 2026, so make sure you check back regularly!
Contact the Red Brick team for help making the most of your live events. We have over 16 years of experience in B2B veterinary marketing and can help you get the most out of your next live event!