Conference Introduction
Conference Introduction
Attend the 50th anniversary conference of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
We cordially invite you to join ~1,000 of your veterinary ophthalmology colleagues for the ACVO’s 50th anniversary of the conference, in Maui, Hawaii! This cutting edge, scientific conference brings together approximately 800-900 veterinarians and technicians who represent the best in veterinary ophthalmology around the world, providing 17-22 hours of CE. The ACVO conference draws attendees and vendors from over 30 countries, and is held in the United States annually.
ACVO and AVOT registration will open May 1st, discounted fees are available for verifiable residents, interns and students. All conference attendees will receive access to online presentation recordings for the year they attend.
The schedule in Maui will be the traditional three-day schedule with a welcome reception Wednesday, abstract and poster presentations Thursday – Saturday, and likely additional concurrent or special interest courses throughout. A Residents’ Workshop is scheduled to be held. Tentatively the Vitreous Society, Teaching & Learning meeting, and General Practitioners’ courses will again be held but will need to confirm with the Diplomate organizers. It is yet to be determined if an additional lab/Master’s course or OSD sessions will be available this year.
Being that it is ACVO’s 50th anniversary of this conference, in a great location, the planning committee is considering some fun social events and Friday evening function on the beach! They are also working on an event to honor ACVO’s founders and Charter members, more on these plans will be available this spring.
The committee is also seeking feedback on the changes in Minneapolis, the Career Fair, the In-Depth speaker and the combination of the mentors’ lunch with the ABVO meeting. Feedback and scheduling will help them determine if these will again occur next year. A general schedule will be available next spring, and the abstract presentations are published in June.
The Planning Committee understands that Maui is a long trip for some, and promise to make it worth your while. This year the conference has secured the entire Ritz Carlton Kapalua, which is unparalleled for service and it amazing views. This location is 10 minutes north of Kaanapali Beach and 15-20 minutes north or Lahaina. Both are accessible through an easily accessible local shuttle serves for little or no money. The hotel offers a rotating shuttle to seven dining options very nearby, to accommodate the needs of those who choose not to reserve a car. This location and schedule will definitely be worth the trip! Plan to stay pre or post with an amazing rate.
Purchase on-line access to searchable, video recordings of sessions!
Conference presentation recordings (2011-current year) are available for purchase. This proprietary system allows the user to search topics, key words or speakers across all years’ presentations. All ACVO attendees will gain immediate free access included in their registration. Access can also be purchased by non-attendees for these and the General Practitioner courses for a fee. ACVO Members will receive access as a member benefit at three months plus one day.
(View a sample on-line presentation. Order session access.)
We hope you will be able to join us this year or can consider attending at a future date. Please read more about those dates and locations below.
Stacee Daniel
ACVO Executive Director
Key Dates
March 1st
Call for papers opens
(March 1st - May 1st)
April 1st
Exhibitor registration opens to 2018 vendors (tiered system)
April 15th
Exhibitor registration opens to all new vendors
May 1st
Call for papers closes
Conference registration opens
Hotel registration opens
Resident Manuscript submissions open
Mid-June
Notify abstract submissions of acceptance/denial
Abstract schedules and topics available
July
All sponsor payments due (1st)
Resident Manuscript submissions close (15th)
August/September
All registration closes
Hotel block closes September 30th
Membership agenda materials due
November 6th-9th
Conference Dates
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Annual conferences offer on average 15-22 continuing education credit hours. A small exhibit show of approximately 65 vendors takes place each year. Average attendance is 750-850, technicians an additional 120, with total registered attendees being 850-1,000. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Are you or your company interested in hosting a meeting in conjunction to the ACVO conference? If so, please request the "Satellite Meeting Policy" before submitting your request to the ACVO Board of Regents.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua • Maui, Hawaii . November 6 – 9, 2019
Boston Park Plaza • Boston, MA
September 23-26, 2020
Indianapolis, IN
TBD, 2021
Past Conference
Past Conference
Past Conferences
ACVO Meeting Abstracts online, 1999-Current
2018 - Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 19.25-21.75
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2017 - Marriott Waterfront Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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Photo Competition winners
Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 16.25-18.75
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2016 - Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA
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Photo Competition winners
Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 19.75-22.25
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8.5
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2015 - Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned:19.5-22.5
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 9
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2014 - Omni Fort Worth, Ft. Worth, TX
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned:18-20
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8.5
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2013 - Rio Mar Beach, Wyndham Grand Resort, Puerto Rico
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned:18-20
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2012 - Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel, Portland, OR
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Photo Competition winners
Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned:20
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 9
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2011 - Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Photo Competition Winners
Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned:20
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 9
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2010 - Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 22
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2009 - Chicago Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 20.25
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8.75
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2008 - Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
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2007 - Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kona, HI
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2006 - Hyatt Riverwalk,
San Antonio, TX
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2005 - Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
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2004 - Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC
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2003 - Coeur d'Alene, ID
2002 - Denver, CO
2001 - Sarasota, FL
2000 - Montreal, CANADA
1999 - Chicago, IL
1998 - Seattle, WA
1997 - Santa Fe, NM
1996 - Maui, HI
1995 - New Port, RI
1994 - San Francisco, CA
1993 - Phoenix, AZ
1992 - San Diego, CA
1991 - Boston, MA
1990 - Scottsdale, AZ
1989 - New Orleans, LA
1988 - Las Vegas, NV
1987 - Ft. Worth, TX
1986 - New Orleans, LA
1985 - San Francisco, CA
1984 - Atlanta, GA
1983 - Chicago, IL
1982 - Lake Tahoe, NV
1981 - Atlanta, GA
1980 - Chicago, IL
1979 - San Francisco, CA
1978 - Kansas City, MO
1977 - Dallas, TX
1976 - Las Vegas, NV
1975 - Dallas, TX
1974 - Dallas, TX
1973 - Dallas, TX
1972 - Dallas, TX
1971 - Las Vegas, NV
1970 - Chicago, IL