17 May 2022
More than 800 delegates, speakers and exhibitors attended ICC Wales in Newport from 13 to 14 May for the conference, which also marked the end of the partnership between the two associations.
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Sabrina Cohen-Hatton.
Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary congress came back with a bang as a bumper number of delegates attended SPVS-VMG Congress 2022.
More than 800 delegates, speakers and exhibitors attended the ICC Wales in Newport from 13 to 14 May for congress, which returned to the in-person format after last year’s event was held online due to coronavirus restrictions.
The event was officially opened by firefighter, psychologist and writer Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, while congress also featured a raft of new speakers alongside the return of some of the most popular presenters from the past few years.
In addition to five non-clinical lecture streams and Saturday afternoon interactive workshops, the weekend featured the chance to meet with a wide range of suppliers and other networking opportunities.
SPVS president Andrew Parker said: “The SPVS-VMG Congress was a fantastic success this year; it was the first time we have met up face to face for more than two years, and what a difference that makes.
“It was the perfect forum for networking – one of the major losses during the pandemic. In-person interaction with the conference exhibitors and delegates was invaluable.
“It was also a great opportunity to have meaningful CPD with a varied and interesting programme.”
It was also announced at congress that newly elected VMG president Georgina Hills would be stepping down from the role to embark on a new career in the mental health sector.
Mrs Hills’ role will be filled by VMG senior vice-president Rich Casey, who will be acting president until the end of December 2022, supported by VMG chair Ruth Mackay.
It was also revealed that SPVS-VMG Congress 2022 will be the last joint event for the two associations.
