42nd Edition · 2027

About

The World Veterinary Association Congress is the premier global gathering of veterinary professionals, researchers, and educators.

About WVAC 2027

Science. Culture. Connection.

The 42nd World Veterinary Association Congress brings together veterinary professionals, researchers, educators, and institutions from around the globe — in one of Mexico’s most culturally extraordinary cities. For the first time in Latin America since 2006, WVAC arrives in Mérida, Yucatán, combining world-class science with the ancient heritage and warmth of Yucatecan culture.

One Health

Bridging animal, human & environmental health for a sustainable future.

Research

Keynotes, symposia & workshops across every veterinary discipline.

Mayan Heritage

Rooted in the art & biodiversity of Yucatán.

Community

3,500+ professionals from 90+ nations worldwide.

In Numbers

WVAC 2027 At a Glance

The World Veterinary Association Congress is held every two years in a different country, bringing together the global veterinary community for four days of science, education, and networking.

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Congress Theme

One Profession, One Planet

The 2027 congress theme reflects the veterinary profession’s unique position at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health — and our collective responsibility to act as guardians of planetary health.

Key topics

One Health

AMR

AI & Innovation

Wildlife

Education

Organising Bodies

Partners & Organisers

World Veterinary Association

The global voice of the veterinary profession, representing over 500,000 veterinarians through 105 member associations in 84 countries.

FedMVZ

Federación de Colegios y Asociaciones de Médicos Veterinarios Zootecnistas de México — the host national veterinary association.

Scientific Committee

An international panel of 24 experts overseeing the scientific programme, abstract review, and speaker selection across all disciplines.

World Veterinary Congresses

Previous Editions

The World Veterinary Association Congress has been held biennially since 1863, making it one of the longest-running scientific congresses in history.

2027

42nd World Veterinary Association Congress

Mérida, Yucatán, México

2027

2025

41st World Veterinary Association Congress

Istanbul, Turkey

2025

2023

40th World Veterinary Association Congress

Cape Town, South Africa

2023

2021

39th World Veterinary Association Congress (Virtual)

Online — COVID-19 edition

2021

2019

38th World Veterinary Association Congress

Tallinn, Estonia

2019

2017

37th World Veterinary Association Congress

Seoul, South Korea

2017

2015

36th World Veterinary Association Congress

Halifax, Canada

2015