AVA Annual Conference

AVA Annual Conference | 2018 Conference Handbook | #AVAConference 7 Sunday 13 May Monday 14 May Tuesday 15 May Wednesday 16 May Thursday 17 May Registration desk Merivale street entrance 3.00pm–8.00pm 7.00am– 7.00pm 7.00am–7.00pm 7.00am– 8.00pm 7.00am–5.30pm Speaker preparation room Mezzanine M10 3.00pm-8.00pm 7.00am–6.00pm 7.00am–6.00pm 7.00am–6.00pm 7.00am–4.30pm Exhibition (Hall 1) 6.00pm–8.00pm 9.30am–7.00pm 9.30am–7.00pm 9.30am–7.00pm 9.30am–2.00pm Sponsored breakfast sessions Grey Street entrance, Plaza P6-P8 ACVF Breakfast (Arbour Meeting Room 2) No breakfast 6..45am for 7.00am-7.50am 6..45am for 7.00am-7.50am 6..45am for 7.00am-7.50am No breakfast Scientific sessions Great Hall Doors 1 and 8, Mezzanine M1-4, Plaza P1-P3 8.15am–3.30pm 8.00am–6.00pm 8.00am–6.00pm 8.00am–4.00pm AVA events (Plenary Doors 1 and 8) 4.00pm-6.00pm (AGM & Awards) 4.30pm-6.00pm (Member Forum) Member forum Thursday 17 May 2018, 4.30pm-6.00pm Plenary doors 1 and 8 Facilitator: James O'Loghlin AGMs are pretty dry affairs. The annual member forum is your opportunity to ask questions, contribute ideas and have your voice heard. Along with the Board, well-known comedian and host of The New Inventors, James O’Loghlin, will facilitate our annual member forum. The advocacy calendar is packed for 2018, from animal welfare advocacy to Hendra and national recognition of veterinary registration we have a lot of discuss. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about changes at the AVA and the Board’s key projects. Monday 14 May 2018, 4.00pm-6.00pm Plenary doors 1 and 8 Hear about the year that was from AVA’s elected representatives and then stay on to celebrate with your colleagues who will be honoured at this year’s awards ceremony. Please note, new date 14 May Visit the largest veterinary trade show in the region with over 110 exhibitors displaying new equipment and pharmaceuticals to benefit you and your work. The Nation’s largest veterinary trade exhibition All delegates have complimentary access to the trade show extravaganza Opening times: Sunday 13 May 2018 - 6.00pm–8.00pm (Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening). Monday 14 May to Wednesday 16 May 2018 - (9.30am–7pm) Thursday 17 May 2018 (9.30am–2.00pm). Exhibition only times and pricing: Sunday, Monday-Wednesday until 5.30pm, Thursday until 2pm AVA members, students and new graduates (non-delegates): $65 per day Non-members: $130 per day If you are not a delegate and would like to stay for Happy Hour, tickets are $75 per night. Times Annual General Meeting and AVA Awards Ceremony