ABOUT THE
2026 UPAV Conference 

Welcome to the 2026 UPAV Annual Conference

23 - 25 November 2026 | Novotel Melbourne on Collins, VIC

In 2026 UPAV are teaming up with the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Australasian Committee (AAVAC) to bring you two back-to-back conferences, same state, same city and same venue!

This year UPAV will host three days of high-quality education for veterinarians and vet nurses interested in birds, small mammals and reptiles. The conference has always been a great opportunity for networking as well as providing current information on diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery and medicine for this group of diverse pets. 
 
We are excited and honoured to announce that Associate Professor Dr Vladimír Jekl will be our International Keynote speaker in Melbourne for our 2026 UPAV conference.

Mark your calendars now! Don’t miss this unique conference that promises education, connection, and inspiration in equal measure.


For further information, please contact events@ava.com.au.


Stay tuned, more details coming soon!

 

Acknowledgement of Country

The AVA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Naarm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities.