47th AAV Annual Conference 2026: Dates, Workshops & CE Credits
Austin is hosting the country's avian veterinary community this fall. The Association of Avian Veterinarians will hold its 47th Annual Conference and Expo October 02 - 05, 2026, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
The four-day event will bring together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, residents, and other professionals involved in avian medicine for continuing education, hands-on workshops, networking, and access to veterinary products and services.
AAV Conference 2026: A Quick Overview
- Event: 47th Annual AAV Conference & Expo
- Date: October 02 - 05, 2026
- Location: Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
- Education: 25+ hours of continuing education
- Audience: Avian veterinarians, residents, technicians, students, and other veterinary professionals
- Topics: Aviculture, behavior, diagnostics, disease syndromes, pathology, nutrition, research, therapeutics, welfare, wildlife and conservation, technician education, and more.
- Registration: www.aav.org/
The 2026 program features three concurrent educational tracks and in-depth masterclasses, giving attendees multiple options for building their conference schedule.
Workshops at AAV Annual Conference & Expo
Friday's program includes a series of hands-on workshops covering clinical skills, ultrasound, raptor procedures, orthopedics, and surgery.
Here are the details of practical workshops at the AAV conference 2026.
Friday, October 2, 2026:
Full Day Offsite Workshop:
7:15 AM - 4:15 PM
- Wild Avian Disease Investigation: Submission, Postmortem, Reporting
Morning Workshops:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Essential Skills for the Avian Practitioner
- Practical Ultrasound of the Chicken Coelom
- Advanced Raptor Procedures
- Surgery of the Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, and Reproductive Tract
Afternoon Workshops:
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Essential Skills for the Avian Practitioner
- Practical Ultrasound of the Chicken Coelom
- Avian Orthopedics
- Surgical Procedures of the Beak and Skull
What Does Full Conference Registration Include?
Full conference registration includes access to the following:
- All educational sessions from Saturday morning through Monday midday
- Entry to the exhibit hall
- The Friday evening welcome reception
- Saturday and Sunday luncheons
- Sunday evening: Birds of a Feather Community Forum and reception
Note that a single day pass covers Saturday or Sunday only, and a guest pass includes the social events and exhibit hall without conference sessions.
On the Exhibit Floor
The expo floor brings together suppliers and manufacturers serving avian and exotic practices. GerVetUSA will be at Booth 102 with its newest avian and rodent surgical instruments.
Keeping Track of the Fall Conference Season
AAV is just one stop on a packed conference calendar this fall. Vet and Tech keeps an updated list of Veterinary Trade Shows and Expos 2026 for anyone trying to plan travel and CE credits across the rest of the year. Along with conference coverage, Vet and Tech publishes the latest veterinary news and educational content covering veterinary medicine, animal diseases, surgical procedures, professional education, and developments across the veterinary industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 AAV Conference and Expo?
AAV will be held on October 02 - 05, 2026, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.
What does full conference registration include?
Access to all educational sessions, the exhibit hall, the welcome reception, weekend luncheons, and the Birds of a Feather Community Forum and reception.
Who is the conference meant for?
Veterinarians, technicians, and students working in avian and exotic animal medicine, along with the suppliers and manufacturers who serve that side of practice.
Where can I register or learn more?
Registration is available through the Association of Avian Veterinarians' official conference page, which also provides information about the program, CE opportunities, registration options, and hotel accommodations.
