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.
All attendee registration will open May 1st, AVOT will again register with ACVO’s system. Discounted fees are available for verifiable residents, interns and students. All conference attendees will receive complimentary access to online presentation recordings for the year they attend.
The schedule in Maui will be the traditional three-day schedule. Tentative schedule:
Wednesday, Teach & Learn Meeting 4-5:30pm (included with registration fee)
Wednesday, Welcome Reception 6-8pm with vendors
Thursday, In-Depth speaker and general sessions
Thursday, Career Fair & Residency Showcase
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, general sessions featuring over 150 abstract presentations and posters - possible concurrent sessions if needed
Thursday, ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation auction and reception
Friday, Residents’ Workshop & ACVO Business Meeting
Saturday, Keynote Presentation
Saturday, General Practitioners’ Course for Applied Practical Ophthalmology
Sunday, optional Anesthesia Course (4 hours, 8am - Noon; additional fee)
Do not miss our 50th Anniversary celebrations this year! Included are a fun beach-side dinner, but most importantly our founders will be honored with a special ceremony, presentation and professionally produced documentary.
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 ($10 or $20 Uber respectively). Both are accessible through an easily accessible local shuttle serves and easy bus route. 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 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 - April 30th)
April 1st
Exhibitor registration opens to 2018 preferred vendors (tiered system)
Hotel registration opens (early this year)
April 16th
Exhibitor registration opens to all new vendors
April 30th
Call for papers closes
May 1st
Conference 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
October
Membership agenda materials due by mid-October
November 6th-9th
Conference Dates
