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42nd Edition · 2027

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The World Veterinary Association Congress is the premier global gathering of veterinary professionals, researchers, and educators.

About WVAC 2027

Science. Culture. Connection.

The 42nd World Veterinary Association Congress brings together veterinary professionals, researchers, educators, and institutions from around the globe — in one of Mexico’s most culturally extraordinary cities. For the first time in Latin America since 2006, WVAC arrives in Mérida, Yucatán, combining world-class science with the ancient heritage and warmth of Yucatecan culture.
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One Health

Bridging animal, human & environmental health for a sustainable future.

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Research
Keynotes, symposia & workshops across every veterinary discipline.
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Mayan Heritage
Rooted in the art & biodiversity of Yucatán.
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Community
3,500+ professionals from 90+ nations worldwide.

In Numbers

WVAC 2027 At a Glance

The World Veterinary Association Congress is held every two years in a different country, bringing together the global veterinary community for four days of science, education, and networking.

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Congress Theme

One Profession, One Planet

The 2027 congress theme reflects the veterinary profession’s unique position at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health — and our collective responsibility to act as guardians of planetary health.

Key topics

One Health

ONE WELFARE

Stewardship

PRACTICE

Sustainability

TECHNOLOGY

Organising Bodies

Partners & Organisers

World Veterinary Association
The global voice of the veterinary profession, representing over 500,000 veterinarians through 105 member associations in 84 countries.
FedMVZ

Federación de Colegios y Asociaciones de Médicos Veterinarios Zootecnistas de México — the host national veterinary association.

Scientific Committee
An international panel of 24 experts overseeing the scientific programme, abstract review, and speaker selection across all disciplines.

World Veterinary Congresses

Previous Editions

The World Veterinary Association Congress has been held biennially since 1863, making it one of the longest-running scientific congresses in history.
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2027
42nd World Veterinary Association Congress

Mérida, Yucatán, México

2027
2026
41st World Veterinary Association Congress

Tokyo, Japan

2026
2025
40th World Veterinary Association Congress

Washington DC, USA

2025
2024
39th World Veterinary Association Congress (Virtual)

Cape Town, South Africa

2024
2023
38th World Veterinary Association Congress

Taipei, Taiwan

2023
2022
37th World Veterinary Association Congress

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates

2022
2020
36th World Veterinary Association Congress

Auckland, New Zealand

2020
2019
35th World Veterinary Association Congress

San Jose, Costa Rica

2019
2018
34th World Veterinary Association Congress

Barcelona, Spain

2018
2017
33th World Veterinary Association Congress

Incheon, Korea

2017
2015
32th World Veterinary Association Congress

Istanbul, Turkey

2015
2013
31th World Veterinary Association Congress

Prague, Czech Republic

2013
2011
30th World Veterinary Association Congress

Cape Town, South Africa

2011