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2009 AVMA Convention Press Room
The 146th Annual AVMA Convention will be held July 11-14, 2009, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, and is expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees, including some of the nation's leading experts in veterinary medicine.
Both during and after the convention, the AVMA will be issuing press releases that will be available here in our online press room.
Media Center On-Site
All press releases also will be available to reporters in the On-Site Media Center, Room 214, at the 2009 annual convention. The on-site media center also will offer journalists materials, computers, telephone and fax access, interview areas, professional assistance, plus food and refreshments. Please check in at the Media Center upon arrival at the convention to register, pick up name tags and information, and get any other help the AVMA can offer.
Interviews
Interviews with AVMA members, officials, convention speakers and AVMA staff can be arranged through the AVMA Media Relations Department before the convention begins and at the convention Media Center. Contact a member of the Media Relations Department to make these arrangements.
Registration
Registration for general sessions, all meetings, events, educational programs and labs plus entrance to the exhibits is complimentary for members of the media who provide proper credentials. Invited media are eligible for AVMA discount housing, but you will be responsible for hotel reservations. Once your registration is complete you will receive a registration ID and instructions for booking your hotel. To request press registration, e-mail media relations assistant Michael San Filippo.
Hotels
The AVMA provides convention attendees with discount room rates at 11 Seattle hotels (PDF). Free shuttle service is available to and from hotels that are not within walking distance of the convention center. To be eligible for the AVMA block discount, you must book your hotel room through the Registration & Housing Bureau using your VIP registration ID.
Seattle Updates
For the most recent information on Seattle's vital services, convention/visitor information, maps, and other information, check out the Seattle Visitors Guide.
General Convention Information
For additional information about the 146th Annual AVMA Convention, visit the convention web site.
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