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Conference Hotel Information
The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Convention Center.
It is located at 900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Room Block opens soon and is for attendees only (use AVMA room block if only hosting an alumni reception. When the Room Block opens, rooms will be limited.
Breakfast is included with your stay at the Embassy Suites. The conference will not provide breakfast.
AVAP Social & Optional Activities
Social Reception
Wednesday, July 16 | 6:00 pm
Kick off your time in DC with AVAP colleagues at the welcome reception!
Enjoy a light dinner and a drink on AVAP as you network with peers across veterinary institutions, speakers, and our generous sponsors.
2025 Conference Session Overview
Click here for a quick overview of the sessions, topics, and speakers.
Click here for session descriptions.
Treasurer’s Report
2025 Proposed Conference Schedule
See below for more details on the schedule for each day.
8:00 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens
8:30- 9:00 a.m. – AVAP Newcomer Session
8:30- 9:00 a.m. – Returning Member Networking Session
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Welcome & Keynote
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Session Block 1
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch & Networking and Table Topics
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Session Block 2
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Session Block 3
4:15 p.m. – Closing Announcements
6:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception/Social
8:30 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome & Sponsor Presentation(s)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – TBD
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Session Block 4
12:30 – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch & Networking, Table Topics & AVAP Business Meeting/Election of Officers
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Session Block 5
3:300 – 4:45 p.m. – Session Block 6
4:45 p.m. – Day Two Closing Announcements
6:00 p.m. – Optional Social Activity/ Dine Arounds
8:30 a.m. – Registration/Information Desk Opens
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Welcome & AAVMC Update
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Alumni Panel
12:00- 12:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks (Passing of the Gavel, Announcement of 2026 Conference Info.)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Optional Networking/ Dine Arounds
2:00- 4:00 p.m. – Optional Activity
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – AVMA Alumni Receptions, Locations Vary