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Save-the-Date! 2026 ASVP & DTF Scientific Conference

We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 ASVP & DTF Scientific Conference, which will be held 24–26 July 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In exciting news, the 2026 conference will be delivered as a special joint event held in conjunction with ANZCVS Vet Science Week. This collaboration will bring together an even broader community of veterinary pathologists, clinicians, researchers and diagnostics professionals for a rich and diverse scientific program.

Preliminary Program Now Available

The preliminary program has now been released, offering a first look at the scientific sessions and topics planned for this year’s event. View the preliminary program here.
 

Registration

Early bird registration opens Mid-March 2026.

Delegates will have the option to:

  • Register for the ASVP & DTF Scientific Conference only, or

  • Attend additional Vet Science Week streams delivered by ANZCVS.

Further information on registration options and pricing will be available when registrations open.

📅 ASVP & DTF Scientific Conference 2026
🗓  24–26 July 2026
📍 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
🤝 Held in partnership with ANZCVS Vet Science Week

We look forward to sharing more updates, including program highlights, speaker announcements and registration details, as they become available.

📢 Call for Abstracts

ASVP is now calling for abstracts for the 2026 conference.

As this year’s event is being delivered in conjunction with ANZCVS Vet Science Week, the abstract submission process differs from previous years.

How to Submit

Ensure you have read the Abstract Submission Terms and Conditions, and the guidelines under the "ASVP Conference Info" tab.

Follow these steps to submit a standard research or clinical case abstract:

  • Visit the ANZCVS event website and select “Abstract Submission”.
  • Create an author account.
  • Refer to the standard guidelines in the tab “Abstract Guidelines” and choose the appropriate template - Appendix A or Appendix B.
  • Use the template to copy your abstract into the content box within the portal.

Note: You do not need to upload the Mystery Slide templates unless you are submitting a Mystery Case.

Follow these steps for Mystery Case submission:

  • Visit the ANZCVS event website and select “Abstract Submission”.
  • Create an author account.
  • Enter "ASVP Mystery Slide Session" in the content box.
  • Complete and upload Mystery Slide Template 1 
  • Complete and upload Mystery Slide Template 2* 
  • For digital slide submission, email Rachel Tan at po@anzcvs.org.au with a link to your file from your preferred filesharing platform (e.g. Dropbbox, OneDrive, WeTransfer). 

*Template 2 can be submitted as a draft version and should include your details and basic case information. A final version must be provided by 31 March.

Note: Delegates who register for the conference will have access to the Template 1 document and digital slide/s so they can provide an interpretation. After the session, the Template 2 document will also be made available with what the presenter considers to be the most appropriate diagnostic information.

Ensure your abstract meets the formatting requirements and complies with the policies outlined in the guidelines.

While abstracts relating to this year’s themes of Forensic Pathology and Infectious Diseases are encouraged, submissions on any aspect of veterinary pathology will be considered. Abstracts may include recent research, clinical projects, or case series/individual case reports.

Click here for more information and to submit an abstract.


Presentation Format

Oral presentations must be delivered in person and will consist of 15 minutes total:

  • 12 minutes presentation

  • 3 minutes questions

Members may submit either:

  • A standard research or clinical case abstract, or

  • A Mystery Session case.


Presenter Registration

Abstract-only presenters will receive complimentary Vet Science Week (VSW) registration for the day on which they present.

Presenting authors may also choose to attend additional days (ASVP Conference only or full VSW streams) at the standard registration rates.

To ensure inclusion in the final program, presenting authors must register by Friday 15 May 2026.

Click here for more information and to submit an abstract.


Key Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: Friday 13 March 2026

  • Early Bird Registration opens: Mid-March 2026

  • Notification of outcomes: Friday 10 April 2026

  • Speaker registration deadline: Friday 15 May 2026