WSAVA World Congress

About Congress

WSAVA World Congress is an opportunity for our global veterinary community to come together to learn, to share ideas and to forge relationships with colleagues from around the world. World Congress is hosted by a member association with support from the WSAVA leadership team and our professional congress organizer. It rotates through different regions of the world.

Scientific Program

Every World Congress boasts a cutting-edge scientific program, featuring global experts in animal health. 

Social Program

The hosting association creates a social program to ensure delegates enjoy a memorable experience and appreciate local culture and attractions.

Exhibition

The World Congress trade exhibition contributes to relationship-building between veterinarians and our industry partners.

2024 Congress

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is very excited to be holding its 49th World Congress in partnership with our esteemed Chinese member associations the Beijing Small Animal Veterinary Association and the Shanghai Small Animal Veterinary Association from the 3rd to the 5th of September of 2024 in Suzhou, China.

Latest Congress Updates
Final preparations now underway for the 49th WSAVA World Congress.

Future Congresses

The Congress is usually held in October and is rotated through three regions, Asia and Oceania, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

2025: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
51st WSAVA World Congress
Warsaw, Royal castle and old town at sunset
2026: Warsaw, Poland
52nd WSAVA World Congress
2027: India
53rd WSAVA World Congress
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2028: Bidding Opens Soon
54th WSAVA World Congress
25-27 September, 2025
14-16 October, 2026
Dates: TBC
Dates: TBC

Curious if your country has hosted Congress before? View the list of previous Congress locations

Bidding for Congress

Bidding for the 2028 World Congress will open soon. Check back for updates. 

Contact Us

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