ACVP is committed to serving the educational and networking needs of anatomic veterinary pathologists, clinical veterinary pathologists, pathology trainees, and veterinary students with an interest in pathology at its Annual Meeting.
2026 Annual Meeting Events
Friday, November 13
5-8pm
Meeting Registration open
5-8pm
Speaker Ready Room open
Saturday, November 14
7am-7pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7am-7:30pm
Meeting Registration open
5:30-7pm
Exhibit Hall open
Welcome Celebration
Veterinary student poster viewing with authors present, and exhibit booths first look!
All meeting attendees are invited and welcome to participate in the kick-off of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Interact with veterinary students presenting scientific posters and visit our exhibitors to find out more about vet path products and services. A complimentary beverage of your choice and light snacks will be offered with the intent for colleagues to make dinner plans on their own, post-celebration! (Additional beverages available for purchase.)
Sunday, November 15
6:30am-6:30pm
Meeting Registration open
6:30-7:30am
Morning Movement – Yoga / Meditation
Chairs: Katherine N. Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Kaori Sakamoto, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Sue E. Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP)
Join us for yoga and meditation during the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting! Fellow Diplomates, yoga teachers, and meditation experts will lead in-person sessions in the morning before the meeting begins. Classes are designed for beginners but will be appropriate for all yoga and meditation practitioners. Everyone is welcome!
7am-6pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Diagnostic Pathology
Coffee and tea available.
7-9am
Veterinary Student Breakfast
*For veterinary students
Chairs: Abigail Armwood, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Olivia M. Patania, DVM PhD DACVP (AP)
The ACVP Student Engagement Committee invites all veterinary students attending the 2026 Annual Meeting to join us for an ACVP-provided breakfast and networking event, featuring the second annual Pathletes competition. This fun and interactive event offers students the opportunity to connect with committee pathologists, enjoy breakfast, and win prizes. During the event, we will also celebrate various achievements by announcing the Veterinary Student Poster Awards and recognizing the 2026 Mentor of the Year. Pathletes is an inter-institutional, trivia-style competition focused on pathology knowledge. Signs ups for your team to compete in Pathletes are forthcoming. Students are encouraged to register for this no-cost event when registering for the Annual Meeting.
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Diagnostic Pathology Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
9:45am-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall open
Diagnostic Pathology poster viewing
12-1:30
Pathology Trainee Networking Lunch
*For pathology Trainees
Chair: Molly E. Church MS VMD PhD DACVP (AP)
ACVP’s Pathology Training Committee invites pathology trainees to an opportunity to meet and network with board certified pathologists from various job sectors, over a casual ACVP-provided lunch. Attendees will rotate between tables hosted by pathologists to ask questions about their career paths. Attendees are encouraged to connect with pathologists from job sectors they are interested in, as well as exploring ones they may not have previously considered.
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Diagnostic Pathology Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
3:30-5:30pm
Veterinary Students and Residents Forum
*For veterinary students and program representatives
Chairs: Chloe Chan Goodwin, DVM, PhD, DACVP (AP); Abigail Armwood, DVM, PhD, DACVP (AP), DABVP (Fish Practice)
The Forum offers an opportunity for current pathology training program residents and faculty to showcase their offerings to interested veterinary students. The informal event, organized by ACVP’s Student Engagement Committee, offers students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with current trainees and faculty, learn more about each program, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Veterinary pathology programs interested in showcasing can reserve a table by September 15.
5:30-7pm
ACVP Business Meeting
*ACVP members only
Chair: Anne Provencher, DVM MSc DACVP (CP) DECVCP Fellow IATP
All ACVP members are invited and encouraged to attend the ACVP Business Meeting. Led by the ACVP President, an overview of ACVP activities/updates will be shared.
Monday, November 16
6:30-7:30am
Morning Movement – Pilates
Chairs: Katherine N. Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Kaori Sakamoto, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Sue E. Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP)
Join us for Pilates during the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting! This is a 45-minute mind-body Pilates session designed to improve strength, mobility, and happiness, using a blend of slow, controlled movements, breathwork, and supportive coaching. Everyone is welcome!
7am-5pm
Meeting Registration open
7am-6pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease
Coffee and tea available.
9:45-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall open
Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease poster viewing
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
1:30-2:30pm
Latin Comparative Pathology Group Business Meeting
Francisco Carvallo, DVM DSc DACVP (AP)
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Clinical Pathology, Experimental Disease, Industrial and Toxicologic Pathology, and Natural Disease Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
**2026 Exhibit Hall concludes at 3:30pm on Monday
5:30-7pm
Davis-Thompson Foundation Awards Reception
Chairs: Clara Cole, DVM, DACVP (AP)
Presentation of Davis-Thompson Foundation awards to veterinary pathology residents and distinguished veterinary pathologists.
Tuesday, November 17
6:30-7:30am
Morning Movement – Yoga / Meditation
Chairs: Katherine N. Gibson-Corley, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Leslie D. Wilson, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Kaori Sakamoto, DVM PhD DACVP (AP); Sue E. Knoblaugh, DVM DACVP (AP)
Join us for yoga and meditation during the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting! Fellow Diplomates, yoga teachers, and meditation experts will lead in-person sessions in the morning before the meeting begins. Classes are designed for beginners but will be appropriate for all yoga and meditation practitioners. Everyone is welcome!
7am-1pm
Meeting Registration open
7am-3:30pm
Speaker Ready Room open
7-8am
Sunrise Poster Viewing: Late-breaking
Coffee and tea available.
7-8am
ACVP Program Coordinators Network Breakfast
*Invitation only
Chair: Molly Church, MS VMD PhD DACVP (AP)
ACVP’s Pathology Training Committee (PTC) invites one anatomic pathology program coordinator and one clinical pathology program coordinator from each institution to a meeting with your peers over a light breakfast. This year’s Program Coordinators Network meeting will include updates from the PTC and an opportunity to network with fellow pathology training program coordinators. Watch for an invitation to the event sent to coordinators currently listed with ACVP as the primary AP or CP contact for their program.
9:45am-3:30pm
Late-Breaking Poster Viewing
9:45-10:15am
Education Break with Late-breaking Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
3-3:30pm
Education Break with Late-breaking Poster Authors Present
Coffee and tea available.
5:15-6:30pm
ACVP Awards and Recognition Event
Chair: ACVP President Anne Provencher, DVM MSc DACVP (CP) DECVCP Fellow IATP
Come celebrate 2026 ACVP award winners.
6:30-8pm
ACVP President’s Reception
Chair: ACVP President Anne Provencher, DVM MSc DACVP (CP) DECVCP Fellow IATP
Wrap up your Annual Meeting experience networking with other attendees over a complimentary beverage of your choice and light snacks will be offered before connecting with colleagues for a final dinner (of your own planning) in Indianapolis. (Additional beverages available for purchase.)