Conference History

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 The New England Veterinary Medical Association has hosted over 80 conferences since its founding in the 1930s. The conference has been stationary in Portland, Maine since 2007 as this location has been the most popular overall - the numerous restaurants and hotels in the area give attendees many choices.  

Conference dates and locations are listed below, plus attendee numbers, etc. for the more recent conferences. Programs are available to view/download at the bottom of the page.

• Dates: September 21-24
• Attendance: 566 veterinarians, 180 technicians, 51 practice managers, 15 - CSR, 8 students
• Exhibit Hall: 71 companies and organizations

• Dates: September 22-25
• Attendance: 711 veterinarians, 230  technicians, 46 practice managers, 17 students (in-person and virtual combined)
• Exhibit Hall: 64 companies and organizations

• Dates: September 23-26
• Attendance: 323 veterinarians,  62 technicians, 4 practice managers, 1 student (in-person and virtual combined)
• Exhibit Hall: 27 companies and organizations represented 
• Capacity rules in effect for lecture rooms & exhibitors 

• Dates: September 26-29
• Attendance: 612 veterinarians, 170 technicians, 45 practice managers, 12 students
• Exhibit Hall: 72 companies and organizations represented

• Dates: September 27-30
• Attendance: 620 veterinarians, 193 technicians, 26 practice managers, 12 students, 6 animal welfare professionals
• Exhibit Hall: 72 companies and organizations represented

• Dates: September 14-17
• Attendance: 491 veterinarians, 173 technicians, 34 practice managers, 10 students
• Exhibit Hall: 71 companies and organizations represente

• Dates: September 15-18
• Attendance: 459 veterinarians, 151 technicians, 30 practice managers, 15 students
• Exhibit Hall: 73 companies and organizations represented

• Dates: September 24-27
• Attendance: 386 veterinarians, 147 technicians, 31 practice managers, 6 students
• Exhibit Hall: 71 companies and organizations represented

• Dates: September 18-21
• Attendance: 471 veterinarians, 129 technicians, 37 practice managers, 9 students
• Exhibit Hall: 70 companies and organizations represented

• Dates: September 26-29
• Attendance: 498 veterinarians, 178 technicians, 35 practice managers
• Exhibit Hall: 72 companies and organizations represented