Conference Introduction
Conference Introduction
This will be the 49th annual conference of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
We cordially invite you to join 1,000+ veterinary ophthalmology industry experts at the 49th annual conference of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This cutting edge, scientific conference brings together approximately 850-1,000 veterinarians and technicians who represent the best in veterinary ophthalmology around the world, providing them with 17-22 hours of CE. The ACVO conference draws attendees and vendors from over 30 countries, and is held in the United States.
The 2018 schedule is being developed, each program will be highlighted on separate pages on this site. More information will be posted as speakers and programs are confirmed. The program will provide 17-22 hours of CE for the general conference, including the following:
- Keynote Speaker, Douglas Rhee, "Overview of the new medications, lasers, and surgical devices in Human Glaucoma"
- 150+ scientific presentations and posters
- Vitreous Society session (retinal implants and degeneration)
- Teaching/Learning Meeting
- Career Fair (NEW! To bring together residency programs, candidates and job promotions)
- Residents' Workshop (advancements, diagnosis, treatment of equine eye diseases)
- Sunday Avian Ophthalmology course focusing on raptors, including on-site teaching/touring of the Raptor Center at University of MN (limited to 50, 4 hrs CE)
- Practical Ophthalmology for General Practitioners' course (8 hrs CE)
- 50+ ophthalmology specific companies in our daily vendor show
We also include some networking opportunities including a welcome reception with vendors, Friday social, ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation Party and Auction off-site, photography competition (with prizes), 'fun run' and more.
The call for papers is open, and closes end of day May 1st.
Attendee registration is open through August 27th. We offer discounted fees for verifiable residents, interns and students. All conference attendees will receive access to online presentation recordings for the year they attend at no additional cost! AVOT attendees may now register through the ACVO system for their conference.
Purchase on-line access to searchable, video recordings of sessions!
Additional years (2011-current) are available for purchase for anyone interested. This system allows the user to search topics 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. All active ACVO Members receive access after three months.
(View a sample on-line presentation. Order session access.)
We hope you will be able to join us at a conference in the future, 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 2nd
- Exhibitor registration opens to 2017 vendors (tiered system)
April 16th
- 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 August 27th
- Hotel block closes September 3rd
- Membership agenda materials due
September 26th-29th
- Conference Dates
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Annual conferences offer on average 15-20 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 850-900. 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
Past Conference
Past Conference
Past Conferences
ACVO Meeting Abstracts online, 1999-Current
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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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 18
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 7.75
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
2007 - Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kona, HI
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Continuing Education (CEU) Information: (this does not include ancillary courses)
General Conference CEUs earned: 17
General Practitioners Course CEUs earned: 8.75
Contact ACVO for additional CEU information for ancillary courses.
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