Welcome to the 34th Annual ČAVLMZ Conference!
The Annual ČAVLMZ Conference is one of the leading educational events for small animal veterinary professionals in the Czech Republic. Each year, it brings together renowned experts, veterinary practitioners, nurses, students, and industry partners to share knowledge, exchange experience, and build professional relationships within the veterinary community.
About the Conference
For many years, the ČAVLMZ Annual Conference has been one of the most important professional gatherings of veterinary practitioners in the Czech Republic. Each year, it brings together hundreds of professionals from clinical practice, academia, and industry, creating a unique environment for knowledge sharing, continuing education, and professional development.
Traditionally focused on small animal veterinary medicine, the conference programme covers current topics, recent advances, and practical insights presented by leading Czech and international specialists. In addition to scientific lectures, participants can take part in thematic workshops, poster presentations, and a variety of educational and social activities.
An integral part of the conference is the partner exhibition, where attendees can explore the latest developments in veterinary pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, clinical equipment, and other products and services supporting modern veterinary practice. The combination of a high-quality scientific programme, industry participation, and personal interaction creates the distinctive atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the conference.
However, the conference is about more than education alone. Above all, it is about people. It is a place to meet colleagues, business partners, and experts whom you might never encounter in your everyday professional life. It is where inspiring ideas are shared and meaningful conversations take place.
You will leave with new knowledge, valuable professional connections, and the confidence that your time at the conference was an investment well worth making.
*This event is accredited within the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.
Registration
Registration fees are listed inclusive of 21% VAT.
*The Early Bird registration rate is available until 31 July 2026 only and will not be extended.
The registration fee for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and students includes:
- access to the professional program on November 21–22, 2026
- access to the exhibition
- access to the poster session
- refreshments during coffee breaks
- lunches
- conference materials, including the Final Online Program and Proceedings of Abstracts (available online on the website)
- certificate of attendance
*The social evening is NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE.
Please note:
The registration fee must be paid by the deadline for early and late registration. If payment is not received by the deadline, your registration fee will be automatically increased.
Cancellation of registration:
The conference secretariat must be notified of cancellation of participation in the event in writing via email to konference@cavlmz.cz. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Any refunds will be processed after the conference concludes.
The following cancellation terms will apply after registration is canceled:
Cancellation date Cancellation fee
- by July 18, 2026: no cancellation fee, only a handling fee of 300 CZK
- from July 19 to September 19, 2026: 50% of the registration fee
- from September 20, 2026: 100% of the registration fee
Name change:
If you are unable to attend the event, you may send a colleague in your place. The administrative fee for a name change is 200 CZK. Requests for name changes must be sent by email to konference@cavlmz.cz. Name changes are not possible after November 17, 2026.
Payment with Points
Just like last year, you’ll be able to redeem points from Samohýl group, Noviko (Covetrus), and Cymedica. So if you have any points with one of these companies, please don’t hesitate to contact us at konference@cavlmz.cz and we will redeem them for you.
Programme
This year's conference will offer two full days of scientific sessions divided into several thematic streams. We are preparing lectures delivered by leading Czech and international experts across the key areas of veterinary medicine.
The conference programme is currently being finalised and may be subject to further updates and additions. Participants will be informed of any programme developments and updates as they become available.
MVDr. Martin Havlíček, MACVSc, FANZCVS
Dr. Diego Lessa DVM, Ph.D
Francesca Del Baldo DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Andrea Corsini, Med Vet, PhD, Dipl ECVIM-CA
MVDr. Barbora Jankovcová
Dr. Veronique Dembele
Workshops
Before the start of the main programme of the 2026 ČAVLMZ Annual Conference, we have prepared four practical workshops for you.
The first, a cardiology workshop, will take place on Thursday, 19 November, followed by three additional thematic workshops on Friday, 20 November, led by experienced experts. The workshops are designed not only to deepen professional knowledge, but above all to focus on its practical application, individual guidance, and the exchange of experience in small groups.
The full programme of each workshop and information on capacity can be found below.
19.11. Cardiology – Echocardiography in Practice: From the Correct View to Accurate Measurement
20.11. Ultrasound Endocrinology
20.11. How to Get the Most Information from a Urine Sample
20.11. Operating Room Nurse: The Path to Excellence and Superpowers
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Posters / Abstracts
This year, you will once again have the opportunity to present your work in the form of a poster. If you have an interesting case report or the results of a retrospective or prospective clinical study, we encourage you to share them with your colleagues during the poster session.
Important Dates
October 18, 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
October 26, 2026 – Notification of abstract acceptance
Suitable Topics
Interesting case reports
Retrospective and prospective clinical studies
Abstract Preparation Guidelines
Formatting Requirements
A4 page format
Times New Roman, 12 pt
Single line spacing, justified text
No references
Abstract Must Include
Title – concise and informative, maximum 25 words
Authors – full names; the presenting author should be underlined
Institution / Affiliation – institution name and city
Abstract text – objectives, methods, results, and conclusions; maximum 300 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations)
Abstract Submission
Please submit your abstract in .doc or .pdf format no later than October 18, 2026, by email to postery@cavlmz.cz. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Authors will be notified of the committee's decision by October 26, 2026.
Benefits for Authors
Publication of accepted abstracts in the electronic conference proceedings and subsequently in the journal Veterinářství
50% discount on the registration fee for the ČAVLMZ Annual Conference 2026
1st Prize: Complimentary registration for the ČAVLMZ Annual Conference 2027
2nd and 3rd Prize: One-year ČAVLMZ membership
Speakers
Andrea Corsini
Med Vet, PhD, Dipl ECVIM-CA
Andrea works at the University of Parma, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Researcher, while also leading the Small Animal Internal Medicine Unit at the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
He is the author of numerous scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to several chapters in veterinary textbooks and regularly speaks at both national and international courses, conferences, and scientific meetings.
His main professional passion and field of research is the clinical endocrinology of dogs and cats.
Francesca Del Baldo
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Francesca is a member of the Executive Board of the Italian Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SIMIV) and also serves on the Executive Board of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE).
She is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in both national and international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to several chapters in veterinary textbooks published in Italy and abroad.
Francesca currently works as a Research Fellow at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, where she combines clinical work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with research in small animal internal medicine, with a particular focus on endocrinology.
MVDr. Martin Havlíček
MACVSc, FANZCVS
Martin is widely regarded as one of the most respected Czech veterinary surgeons working at an international level, having built his career in leading specialist referral centres in Australia and the United Kingdom.
In his lectures, he will provide a practical perspective on the management of complex surgical cases involving the liver and biliary tract, as well as modern techniques and approaches used in leading referral hospitals for head surgery in dogs and cats.
Dr. Diego Lessa
DVM, Ph.D
Dr. Lessa is a globally recognised veterinary cardiologist specialising in advanced diagnostic techniques and interventional cardiology procedures.
Widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of interventional veterinary cardiology, he has played a key role in advancing minimally invasive cardiac treatments in small animals. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn directly from an innovator who combines cutting-edge clinical practice with academic research at prestigious institutions, including the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and Colorado State University, USA.
Veronique Dembel-Meisner
DVM, Dipl ECVD
Veronique Dembele-Meisner is the first certified European specialist in veterinary dermatology (Dipl. ECVD, EBVS) in Poland. She works at the Przychodnia Weterynaryjna Białobrzeska in Warsaw, where she focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin and ear diseases.
She has also worked as a primary care veterinarian, experience she draws upon in her comprehensive approach to patient care.
She regularly lectures at domestic and international veterinary conferences and is dedicated to educating her colleagues in the field of dermatology (e.g., courses for practicing veterinarians and presentations at scientific congresses).
Dermatology fellowship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in Canada.
Graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW).
Certified Specialist of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology.
Three-year specialized residency and clinical practice at a reference dermatology center in Glasgow, United Kingdom (including leading clinical exercises for students).
MVDr. Barbora Jankovcová
She has been working in veterinary medicine since 2010, when she graduated from the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno. From the beginning of her career, she has focused on internal medicine in dogs and cats, later expanding her professional interests to include dermatology. She has been a certified feline medicine practitioner for five years, and in 2021, her home clinic, Zodiacus in Pilsen, was awarded Cat Friendly Clinic status.
She regularly attends international dermatology congresses and continues to further her professional education. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge through lectures and is a co-founder of an online feline medicine course, which has been held every two years since 2022.
Venue
Basic information
The conference will take place at O2 universum, a modern congress and event centre in Prague and one of the leading conference venues in the Czech Republic. The venue offers participants comfortable facilities, state-of-the-art technical equipment, and excellent accessibility by both public transport and car.
How to get to the event
Tram lines 7 and 8 – Aréna Libeň jih stop, located directly in front of the O2 universum entrance.
Tram lines 12 and 31 – Poliklinika Vysočany stop, within walking distance of the venue.
Praha-Libeň and Praha-Vysočany railway stations are located nearby, providing convenient access for participants travelling by train.
Parking
Parking facilities are located within walking distance of the conference venue.
For participants staying at the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, hotel parking is also available according to the hotel's current pricing policy.
Parking Arena – capacity for up to 1,400 vehicles
Parking Harfa – capacity for up to 1,600 vehicles
Accommodation at Clarion Congress Hotel Prague****
We have secured contracted accommodation at preferential rates for conference participants and partners.
Accommodation Rates
Standard SGL — CZK 2,500 / room / night
Standard DBL — CZK 2,900 / room / night
Executive SGL — CZK 3,300 / room / night
Executive DBL — CZK 3,700 / room / night
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation.
The above rates include a buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi access, in-room coffee and tea facilities, access to the Wellness & Fitness Centre between 10:00 and 18:00, and 12% VAT.
Please note that the city tax of CZK 50 per person per night is not included in the accommodation rates.
Parking
Hotel parking is available for guests upon request (approximately 600 parking spaces available; advance reservation of parking spaces is not possible).
CZK 600 / vehicle / day – for accommodated guests
CZK 200 / vehicle / day – for conference participants not staying at the hotel
Partners
General partner ČAVLMZ
General partner ČAVLMZ – ČAVS
Platinum partner
Royal Canin Czech and Slovak Republics, s.r.o.
For more than 50 years, Royal Canin has specialised in developing health nutrition based on scientific knowledge of the unique needs of cats and dogs. Working closely with the veterinary community, we deliver innovative nutritional solutions that provide essential support in both treatment and prevention, helping to improve the quality of life of our animal patients.
Gold partner
LABtechnik s.r.o.
Samohýl group a.s.
We are a 100% Czech family-owned company from the Podkrkonoší region with a 35-year tradition. We supply products to veterinary practices and pet stores, operate our own Zvěrokruh retail network with more than 40 pet stores across the Czech Republic, and manufacture textile accessories for animals under our Samohýl Exclusive brand. In cooperation with leading suppliers of veterinary equipment, we also organise educational programmes that help our veterinary clients further develop their professional knowledge and skills.
M+H VET s.r.o.
Since 1995, M+H VET s.r.o. has been importing and distributing veterinary products, medicines and therapeutic diets in cooperation with established manufacturers from Europe, the USA and other countries around the world. Since 2002, we have been importing our popular COPOLY brand of cohesive bandages. In 1998, we became the exclusive importer of Trovet veterinary diets, and in 2024, we introduced TrovetPlus, an exclusive brand from the same manufacturer, to the market. We attend veterinary trade fairs around the world every year, so you can look forward to more exciting new products in the future.
Bronze partner
inlab medical s.r.o.
Inlab, a Czech family-owned company, has been a reliable partner for over 25 years to clients who value a personal approach, flexibility and first-class service, not only in the field of laboratory diagnostics.
Press partners
inlab medical s.r.o.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at conference@cavlmz.cz. We will be happy to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.