The
programme for VetEd 2026 will be organised into six primary streams
Each stream will be scheduled to run over dedicated half days within the programme and will have its own blend of short communications, workshops and ePosters covering a variety of associated topics. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage fully with a specific stream across all formats for the half-day programme, whilst the proximity of our conference venues will retain the ability for delegates to also move between streams if preferred.
The
six conference streams are:
- Thriving through collaboration
Valuing the power of collaboration and recognising the diverse array of local, institutional, national and international partnerships being established across veterinary education, we will be inviting abstracts which showcase excellence in collaboration, interprofessional education and educational partnerships. - Educating for excellence in primary care practice
Following the shift toward training graduates for primary care practice and acknowledging the vital role that veterinary schools have in supporting clinical education across the profession, this stream will focus on teaching in the array of contexts required to prepare graduates to excel in primary care practice. - Empowering students
This stream will encourage contributors to share strategies and initiatives which empower students to develop self-regulation and autonomy in their learning, which supporting the individual journey toward competency and which optimise personal performance, promoting professional identity formation. - Realising all potential
Recognising, harnessing and fulfilling potential is a fundamental driver for anyone working in education, and we all have a role to play in supporting others to realise their potential. This wide-scoping stream will invite abstracts ranging from student admissions & widening participation, student mentoring and coaching, through to staff development, talent management, and creating high performance teams. - Digital innovation & future adoption
The digital and technological learning environment is rapidly changing, providing an abundance of opportunity for innovation and transformative educational approaches. This stream will explore how digital technology has been harnessed to optimise user experiences, to enhance educational systems, and will discuss visions for future adoption and innovation within veterinary education. - Sustainability in veterinary education
This stream will seek to cover the full scope of sustainability across the sector, focusing on how the 3 R’s (Reduce, Replace and Refine) can be applied to deliver more sustainable teaching, what we teach students about sustainable practices, and on the economic sustainability of veterinary education.
Primary research abstracts
Abstracts based on primary research or action-based research with demonstrable outcomes. Submissions will have specific aims, clear methodology, results and opportunity for discussion.
Knowledge exchange abstracts
Abstracts which focus on the sharing of expertise, knowledge and idea exchange. Submissions should seek to contribute to the evidence base through evaluation of practice, bring new concepts for discussion or foster opportunities for future collaboration.
Both types of abstracts will be available for submission as short communications or e-posters.
Short communication
15- minute abstract (10-minute presentation, 5-minute question)
OR
e-Poster
Digital Poster with adjunctive or auxiliary digital resources. Platform for in-person discussion and delegate engagement through a conference app.
Conference Workshop
60-minute interactive workshop exploring a specific theme, concept or dissemination of high impact educational initiatives. Workshops will have a clear remit, SMART objectives and defined structure to enable delegates to evaluate their own personal attainment following completion of the workshop.
Panel discussion
The organising committee would like to invite submissions for engaging and topical panel discussions from across the veterinary education sector. Panels discussions will be 30 minutes in duration and must be collaborative in nature, with representation from different institutions or other professional sectors.
VetEd masterclasses
Do you have an area of expertise or subject specific educational knowledge that you would like to share with colleagues? Introducing the VetEd Masterclass - an opportunity for colleagues to learn and to upskill in key educational concepts whilst learning with and from peers across institutions.
Masterclasses will be 45 minutes in length.
Introducing……. the VetEd Fringe
Putting the abstract into abstracts
As part of the VetEd festival on Wednesday evening, we will be inviting submissions for short thought-provoking and inspiring presentations to be delivered in a relaxed and informal environment where education and art will combine.
Think comedy, poetry, music, dance, drama, film. Think different. PowerPoint is strictly prohibited! Audience participation is actively encouraged.
VetEd Fringe presentations will be 10 minutes in length. Alignment to conference streams is encouraged but not essential.
Authors are strongly advised to register on the online submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the following deadlines:
Online submission opens
9am, Monday 19 January
2026
Submission deadline
10am, Wednesday 25 February
2026
Notification of submission
acceptance
w/c 13 April 2026
Speaker registration
deadline
Monday 11 May 2026
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KC Jones conference&events Ltd
Telephone: +44 (0)1332 227772
Email: VetEd@kc-jones.co.uk