VMX – The World’s Leading Veterinary Conference
January 19-23, 2019 • Orlando, Florida
The veterinary conference inspired by you – VMX: Veterinary Meeting & Expo, formerly the NAVC Conference, presents top-tier veterinary CE from world-renowned presenters. Experience unparalleled professional development and networking, diverse exhibits, and exhilarating events, featuring Little Big Town, Rob Lowe, Brooke Shields and Brandon McMillan!
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We’ve been made aware of potential email and web solicitation scams pushing VMX 2019 registrations. Please note that VMX registrations only go through NAVC.com, and anyone else contacting you from a different website is fraudulent. We will never contact you from any other site and our email addresses always end with @NAVC.com.
Please also be aware of scams for airline and hotel discounts. Any offers we have are only available through NAVC.com/Hotels or our official hotel booking partner, ConferenceDirect.
VMX: Schedule at a Glance
Friday, January 18, 2019
| Time | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 – 8:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
Saturday, January 19, 2019
| TIME | SCHEDULE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 9:50 AM | Morning Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Hands-on Workshops | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 9:50 – 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM | General Session Featuring Rob Lowe | Hyatt Regency |
| 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Hyatt Regency |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Meet the Professor Luncheons | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 1:45 – 4:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 2:40 – 4:40 PM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Break | |
| 5:30 – 6:45 PM | Evening Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremony Featuring Brooke Shields | Hyatt Regency |
Sunday, January 20, 2019
| TIME | SCHEDULE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Fun(d) Run | OCCC |
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Breakfast Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Industry Sponsored Technician Breakfasts | OCCC North Concourse |
| 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 11:45 AM | Morning Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Hands-on Workshops | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Expo Hall Open | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 9:15 – 9:55 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Meet the Professor Luncheons | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Industry Sponsored Nurse/Technician Lunches | OCCC South Concourse |
| 12:45 – 4:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 2:40 – 4:40 PM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Break | |
| TBD | International Delegate Reception | Hyatt Regency |
| 7:00 PM | Alumni Receptions | Hyatt Regency |
Monday, January 21, 2019
| TIME | SCHEDULE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Breakfast Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Industry Sponsored Nurse/Technician Breakfasts | OCCC North Concourse |
| 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 11:45 AM | Morning Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Hands-on Workshops | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Expo Hall Open | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 9:15 – 9:55 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Meet the Professor Luncheons | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Industry Sponsored Lunches | OCCC South Concourse |
| 12:45 – 4:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 2:40 – 4:40 PM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Break | |
| 5:30 PM | Zumba | Hyatt Regency |
| 5:30 – 6:45 PM | Evening Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 PM | Concert Series Featuring Little Big Town | Hyatt Regency |
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
| TIME | SCHEDULE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Breakfast Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Industry Sponsored Nurse/Technician Breakfasts | OCCC North Concourse |
| 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 11:45 AM | Morning Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Hands-on Workshops | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Expo Hall Open | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 9:15 – 9:55 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Industry Sponsored Nurse/Technician Lunches | OCCC North Concourse |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Meet the Professor Luncheons | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Industry Sponsored Lunches | OCCC South Concourse |
| 12:45 – 4:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 2:40 – 4:40 PM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Break | |
| 5:30 – 6:45 PM | Evening Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 7:00 PM | See Lucky Dog’s Brandon McMillan | Hilton Orlando, Orlando Ballroom |
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
| TIME | SCHEDULE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Breakfast Sessions | OCCC South Concourse |
| 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration Open | OCCC South Concourse |
| 8:00 – 11:45 AM | Morning Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Expo Hall Open | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 9:15 – 9:55 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Expo Hall, OCCC |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Meet the Professor Luncheons | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 12:45 – 4:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions | OCCC South/North Concourse |
| 2:40 – 4:40 PM | Rounds (formerly Masterclasses) | Rosen Centre Hotel |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Break | |
| 7:00 PM | Finale Party | Hyatt Regency |
Experience the Excitement
Get ready for incredible learning, tremendous networking opportunities and explosive entertainment featuring: country superstars Little Big Town, TV personality Brandon McMillan, renowned model and actress Brooke Shields, and actor Rob Lowe – only at VMX 2019!
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With more than 1,200 CE credit hours to choose from, you’ll find relevant learning offered at your level, your way, whether you’re a seasoned veterinary professional or still in training. Not to mention, you’ll be hearing from and connecting with the most renowned professionals in the field.
Network
Share insights and camaraderie with 17,000+ other veterinary professionals and guests from around the world, including: veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, practice managers, students, speakers and veterinary team members and leaders in the profession.
Innovate
Take your practice to the next level with new products, services and equipment featured in the VMX Expo Hall. With 700+ exhibiting companies ready to solve your problems with the most innovative possibilities, you’ll move towards a smarter and more efficient practice.
Explore
VMX lets you explore all the CE topics you want while enjoying a winter break in paradise. Join us for once-in-a-lifetime tours that are designed just for you and take you behind the scenes of the area’s most captivating attractions.*
*Preregistration and fees required. Does not include CE credit hours.
