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.
Annual Meeting Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting?
All 2026 Annual Meeting sessions and activities will be held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis (10 S West Street), November 14-17, with pre-meeting workshops on the 14th and the meeting kicking off with the Saturday evening Welcome Celebration.
What does the ACVP Annual Meeting offer?
ACVP Annual Meeting registrants can expect outstanding educational content presenting the latest research of interest to anatomic pathologists, clinical pathologists, pathology trainees, and veterinary students with an interest in pathology, as well as networking opportunities that will allow them to connect with colleagues, meet key influencers, and advance their careers. The ACVP Annual Meeting is the premiere convergence of scientists with interests in diagnostic pathology, research pathology, wildlife and zoo pathology, public health and regulatory pathology, molecular biology, toxicology, and more!
Will there still be content for clinical pathologists at the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting?
YES! ACVP remains committed to serving the educational and networking needs of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology members and non-members at the Annual Meeting. Watch this page for more specific Annual Meeting information as plans solidify! Interesting in planning clinical pathology content? Submit an education proposal by March 15.
What are the best sources of information about the ACVP Annual Meeting?
All the information needed to plan your Annual Meeting experience can be found here (ACVP.org) and a convenient meeting mobile app that will become available a few weeks before the live event. Watch this page for the Annual Meeting program coming in mid-May, along with information about pre-meeting workshops, highlighted educational sessions, scientific posters, events, and more, as detailed are finalized.
How do I register?
Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open on July 1. Watch the Registration page for more information. Plan to register by September 23 for best pricing!
An Invitation From the Annual Meeting Committee
From Oded Foreman, DVM DACVP, 2026 Program Chair, and Martha Delaney, DVM MS PhD DACVP, 2026 Annual Meeting Committee Chair
On behalf of the Annual Meeting Committee, it is our distinct honor to invite you to the 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting — a scientific program representing the absolute pinnacle of our profession. This year’s meeting will be a vibrant tapestry of cutting-edge science, meticulously designed as a multidisciplinary forum where every member, regardless of specialty, will find value and inspiration.
We have created a program that spans the full breadth of our field through diverse sessions and engaging speakers. Our sessions delve into high-stakes Forensic Pathology and the intersection of animal and human adverse interactions, as well as specialized sessions on Non-Human Primate Neuropathology, Wildlife and Conservation, and Food-Animal Diagnostics. A comprehensive look at the Pathogens We Share will include infectious disease experts working from near and far to better understand how these agents affect animal and human health. For those in the experimental research and industrial sectors, we highlight the evolving use of Aquatic Models in pre-clinical settings and explore Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis from in vitro systems to free-ranging species. We will celebrate our journal, Veterinary Pathology, with representatives from four of the most impactful articles published this year. Whether you are unraveling the complexities of Interstitial Lung Diseases or investigating Comparative Immuno-Oncology to bridge the gap between domestic animal and human medicine, this meeting is designed to ignite your passion and foster profound interdisciplinary collaboration.
The cornerstone of our program is the Opening Plenary Session: Artificial Intelligence in Pathology and Medicine. In an era where foundation models—trained on tens of millions of whole-slide images—are transitioning from research benchmarks to routine clinical practice, this session is essential. We will explore the novelty of AI-driven workflows for both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology datasets, while addressing the critical questions of AI assay validation and our evolving professional responsibilities as pathologists.
Furthermore, we are proud to offer a wealth of Clinical Pathology content. With multiple dedicated scientific concurrent sessions, a specialized workshop on practical Instrument and Method Validation, and an innovative “One Pathology” session correlating cytology with histopathology, the opportunities for clinical pathology-focused content are as abundant as ever.
This program ensures that every attendee—from the resident in training to the seasoned Diplomate—expands their knowledge and professional network, leaving with the tools required to master the challenges of tomorrow.
We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis!
Call for Mystery Cases by July 1
Submit your interesting mystery cases for possible presentation at the 2026 Primate Workshop, Neuropathology Mystery Slide Session, Infectious Disease Mystery Slide Session or NEW! Integrated Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology Challenges Session. Read more.
Abstract Submission – Accepting Abstract through July 1!
ACVP issues three calls for abstracts for possible presentation at the Annual Meeting, for scientific poster or platform presentation. All abstracts must fit within the scope of the meeting, which aims to promote excellence in veterinary pathology. The general call for abstracts is open now through July 1.
Read about abstract submission.
Read about abstract awards.
2026 Calls
General call for abstracts – May 1 – July 1
Call for veterinary student abstracts – June 15 – August 4
Call for late-breaking abstracts – August 3-24
Education Proposals and Space Requests
ACVP is no longer accepting education proposals for pre-meeting workshops and concurrent sessions at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Submitters will be notified of program details in early May. If you missed the deadline and have ideas you wish to share with the Annual Meeting Committee, contact [email protected]. Visit Information for Education Planners for more information.
Individuals, or ACVP committees or groups within the veterinary pathology community interested in requesting space for an event or meeting at the 2026 Annual Meeting, may do so via a Meeting Space Request Form, according to published deadlines. Organizers of main ACVP events will be notified of program details in early May. Visit Information for Meeting and Event Planners for more information.
What IS the ACVP Annual Meeting?
Get a taste of the energy and excitement of an ACVP Annual Meeting with this video from the 2025 meeting in New Orleans!