The 80th AVTRW Annual Conference

Join us to celebrate our 80th anniversary!

We are excited to announce that the abstract submission deadline for oral and poster presentations this year has been extended to the 6th of May 2026.


Click here to submit your abstract


To celebrate our 80th anniversary we have keynote presentations by:

  • Prof. Andrew Cunningham, Deputy Director of Science, ZSL
  • Dr. Louise Whatford, Lecturer in One Welfare, RVC
  • Ms. Perdi Welsh, Director of School of Veterinary Nursing, RVC
  • Dr. Alexandra Thomas, Conservation Training Manager, Durrell Conservation Trust


Click here to find out more about our keynote speakers


What can I expect at the 80th AVTRW conference? 


The AVTRW conference is a relaxed and supportive environment offering the ideal opportunity to present research findings (including those of a preliminary nature) as well as facilitating interaction with other researchers.

All submissions are welcome. The environment at the AVTRW annual conference is especially supportive of early career researchers, including undergraduate students, postgraduate students, interns, and clinical residents, and we strongly encourage them to submit their work.

As in previous years, monetary prizes will be awarded for best first-time presentation as judged by the AVTRW committee.

Earlybird conference tickets are available to buy from now until 30th June 2026.  

Click here to purchase earlybird tickets
Date: 17th - 18th September 2026
Royal Veterinary College and ZSL Institute of Zoology, London.

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