The BVZS Annual Conference 2026
Abstract Submissions Now Open!
6th-8th November 2026
Abstract Submissions Now Open!
Submission deadline 23:59 on 20th June
Registration is not yet open for this year’s conference.
Updated 2026 Speaker & Presenter Guidelines
What to expect
The BVZS Annual Conference is the largest event we host during the year. The conference boasts a wide and diverse range of presentations covering zoo, wildlife and exotic species (NTCAs), suitable for vets, nurses and students.
We are excited to again be able to offer our incredibly popular round table discussions and masterclasses, covering a variety of interesting topics, as well as scientific posters and sponsor stands. Our plenary speakers this year are Jon Haycock, offering a key VMD overview for exotic, zoo and wildlife practitioners ,with an interactive Q & A session, and Matt Brash, who will be discussing the new Secretary of State Standards for zoos.
On Friday evening, we are thrilled to once again offer our very popular student mentor mixer alongside our usual wine and canapes social gathering. Our AGM and Vic Simpson Memorial Awards will be held on Saturday afternoon, while the Gala Dinner and after dinner entertainment including the BVZS Dinner Quiz, Live Band and DJ will be held on Saturday evening. The Best Scientific Award alongside other prizes will be awarded on Sunday.
Conference prices
Early bird discount ends on 1st August.
If you would like to join us for the gala dinner it is £39/person.
Poster presenters are not eligible for speaker discount. Post graduate students are not eligible for student ticket rates.
Tickets not yet available
| Category | Early-Bird | Early-Bird Speaker Discount | Full Price | Speaker discount price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet member 1 day | ||||
| Vet member 2 days | ||||
| Vet member 3 days | ||||
| Vet nurse/ Student 1 day | ||||
| Vet nurse/ Student 2 days | ||||
| Vet nurse/ Student 3 days | ||||
| Non-BVZS member 1 day | – | |||
| Non-BVZS member 2 days | – | |||
| Non-BVZS member 3 days | – | |||
| Non-BVZS member vet nurse/student 1 day | ||||
| Non-BVZS member vet nurse/student 2 days | ||||
| Non-BVZS member vet nurse/student 3 days | – |
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Gala Dinner information
Saturday 7th November, Conference Aston
Last year’s Menu:
Starters
– Roasted red pepper soup, tomato chutney and artisan bread, 98kcal/100g (VE, DFI, GFA)
– Duck bon bons plum and fennel jam, crispy rocket, 196kcal/100g (DFI, GFI)
Mains
– Chicken and tarragon roulade, crushed truffle new potatoes, sautéed green beans, 112kcal/100g (GFI)
– Roasted vegetable loaf, tomato fondue, charred hispi cabbage and tenderstem broccoli 119kcal/100g (VE, GFI, DFI)
Desserts
– Black forest gateau, cherry ice cream, cherry gel 351kcal/100g (V)
– Apple tart tatin crushed pink peppercorn, roasted baby apple, vegan ice cream 251kcal/100g (VE, DFI)
How to get here
By rail
The Aston University campus, in Birmingham city centre, is just a ten minute walk from New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street train stations, with a number of routes to the majority of UK destinations. The stations are all within a 10-15 minute walk, or a five minute taxi ride.
By car
Follow the postcode. This will direct you to Aston University campus. Car Parking is available on the Aston University Campus and must be pre-booked and paid for online, prior to arrival. Delegate parking will be at Car Park 12 (on campus). Information can be found at: www.conferenceaston.co.uk/find-us. Car Parking bookings are managed by First Parking on behalf of Conference Aston. On completion of your online booking, you will receive a confirmation email with a map and access instructions. Please check your spam or junk folders if you do not receive this after booking. If our car park is full or out of order, pay and display parking is available at the ‘Millennium Point Car Park’, 5 minutes walk away. See Conference Aston website for further information.
Birmingham now has a clean air zone and charges might apply to your vehicle. Check www.brumbreathes.co.uk
By air
The Aston University campus is a mere 9 miles from Birmingham Airport, where you can catch a 30 minute taxi ride directly to the campus or jump on a 9 minute direct train from Birmingham International Station into New Street Station, where the campus is a quick 10 minute walk away.
Conference Aston Hotel, Birmingham, B4 7ET
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Where to stay
Hotels available in the vicinity are:
Conference Aston has a hotel on site that can be booked through their website. Please book direct on their website. There will be a discount code given as the conference approaches.
Other hotels available in the vicinity are:
- Premier Inn Birmingham City- Aston hotel
- Aloft Birmingham Eastside
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Snowhill
- Hotel Campanile Birmingham- Aston
Thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support
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Memberships available for vets, nurses and students.
Refund Policy
Regarding BVZS Conference 2026, please see the details regarding our refund policy, below:
- 100% refund if cancelling up to a month before the event (by 00:00 Friday 9th October)
- 50% refund if cancelling up to a week prior to the event (by 00:00 Friday 30th October)
- 0% if cancelling after 00:00 on Friday 30th October