2026 Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV) Conference
November 23 @ 8:30 am - November 25 @ 5:00 pm AEDT
Welcome to the 2026 UPAV Annual Conference
Exhibition and Sponsorship Bookings Now Open
23 – 25 November 2026 | Novotel Melbourne on Collins, VIC
In 2026 UPAV are teaming up with the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Australasian Committee (AAVAC) to bring you two back-to-back conferences, same state, same city and same venue!
This year UPAV will host three days of high-quality education for veterinarians and vet nurses interested in birds, small mammals and reptiles. The conference has always been a great opportunity for networking as well as providing current information on diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery and medicine for this group of diverse pets.
We are excited and honoured to announce that Associate Professor Dr Vladimír Jekl will be our International Keynote speaker in Melbourne for our 2026 UPAV conference.
Mark your calendars now! Don’t miss this unique conference that promises education, connection, and inspiration in equal measure.
For further information, please contact events@ava.com.au.
Stay tuned, more details coming soon!
Who should attend
Veterinarians, Recent Graduates & Vet Nurses
Learning outcomes
Exhibition and Sponsorship Bookings Now Open
This highly regarded event brings together veterinarians and veterinary nurses with a strong interest in birds, small mammals, and reptiles—offering you direct access to a focused and engaged audience actively seeking products, services, and expertise in this specialised field.
Why get involved?
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Showcase your brand to a highly targeted veterinary audience
- Engage face-to-face with decision-makers and influencers
- Build meaningful connections and generate qualified leads
- Benefit from strong exposure within a dedicated exhibition hub
- Position your organisation as a key partner amongst this specialised group
The exhibition will be located within the main conference space, ensuring consistent delegate traffic. All catering breaks will take place in the exhibition area, creating valuable opportunities for interaction and engagement throughout the event.
To learn more or secure your place, view the industry prospectus here.
Further details
The Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians group was formed in 2003 and was initially known as the Unusual and Exotic Pet (UEP) group. The name was changed in 2013 to Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV), merging UEP and the AVA Avian groups.
The group promotes discussion about the medicine and surgery of pet species other than dogs and cats such as lizards, avian, turtles, frogs, native Australian mammals, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, ferrets and even tarantulas.
https://www.ava.com.au/member-services/my-ava-groups/unusual-pet-avian/
- 2026 UPAV Conference Industry Prospectus
- Sponsos/Exhibitors – Click here to book UPAV 2026
