Frequently asked questions

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Basic information
Registration and badges
Travel arrangements
Continuing education
Future meetings and additional questions

Basic information

Q: What are the dates and location for the Veterinary Leadership Conference 2025?

A: The Veterinary Leadership Conference 2025 will be held January 9-11 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, located at 301 E. North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611.

Q: Who can attend the VLC?

A: The VLC is open to all veterinary professionals, including veterinary students, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, association executives, and other industry professionals interested in developing their leadership skills for their professional and personal development are encouraged to attend.

Q: Will there be a virtual component of this year's VLC?

A: There will be no virtual streaming of VLC this year. Select sessions will be available to purchase sometime in 2025.

Q: How do I submit for reimbursement?

A: A reimbursement form will be provided after the conference to eligible attendees who indicate they would like reimbursement for eligible expenses during registration, including:

• State VMA/Constituent Allied Organization Representatives
• Delegates and Alternate Delegates
• Veterinary Leaders
• Students selected by SAVMA

Registration and badges

Q: When will registration open?

A: Registration is open.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: Registration and event fees are non-refundable.

Travel Arrangements

Q: How do I make hotel reservations?

A: Housing is open.

Q: How do I book airline reservations or car rentals?

A: Email Travelex Travel Agency at avmatravelexbiz [dot] com (avma[at]travelexbiz[dot]com) or call 800-882-0499 and mention the Veterinary Leadership Conference for assistance with airline reservations and car rentals.

Continuing education

Q: How do I access the VLC 2024 Continuing Education certificate?

A: Please email vlcavma [dot] org (vlc[at]avma[dot]org) to request a CE certificate for a past Veterinary Leadership Conference.

Q: Do I need to sign up for each session I would like to attend?

A: All VLC CE Sessions and events are available to all full conference registrants on a first-come, first-seated basis. Session and event interests are collected during registration for planning purposes only.

Future meetings and additional questions

Q: How do I request meeting space for my organization at VLC?

A: Meeting space requests are now closed. Email vlcavma [dot] org (vlc[at]avma[dot]org) if you require meeting space at VLC.

Q: When and where are future AVMA meetings?

A: Visit Future AVMA meeting dates to view locations and dates for future AVMA Conventions, Veterinary Leadership Conferences, and other events.

Q: Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

A: If you have a question about American Veterinary Medical Association Membership, email memberrecordsavma [dot] org (memberrecords[at]avma[dot]org) or call 800-248-2862 ext. 6631. Call center available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. CT.

If you are speaking at AVMA VLC, email your inquiry to avma_ceavma [dot] org (avma_ce[at]avma[dot]org).

For all other AVMA VLC inquiries, email vlcavma [dot] org (vlc[at]avma[dot]org).