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SUMMARY:Case Conversations: September
DESCRIPTION:Join attorney Dale Atkinson for September’s Case Conversation! \n\n\n\nCase Conversations are a free monthly member benefit available to Affiliate Members\, Member Board Members\, and Member Board Attorneys. Each presentation includes an engaging review of a real regulatory case\, including discussion or relevant judicial opinions and their implications for boards. \n\n\n\nThese events are exclusive to AAVSB Members\, please log in to view event details and register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n    			\n					\n\n		\n			\n\n \n\n\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n		\n			\n\n\nThis content requires you to be logged in. \n\n\n\n\nTo continue\, please log in. After signing in\, return to this tab and refresh the page. \n\n\n\n\nLogin
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting & Conference
DESCRIPTION:HomeRegistrationHotelSpeakersScheduleFAQsDelegate Assembly\n\n\nCountdown clock0 Months 0 Days 0 Hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded Attendees\, please use the following form to submit your expenses! \n\n\n\nReimbursement Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us for an Unforgettable Event\n\n\n\nWelcome to the AAVSB Annual Meeting & Conference – where innovation sparks inspiration. Get ready to immerse yourself in forward‑thinking ideas\, meaningful discussions\, and collaborative opportunities that strengthen and support the vital work of veterinary regulatory boards. \n\n\n\nMake Your Voice Heard!\n\n\n\nThis is your annual opportunity for your jurisdiction to vote on the AAVSB’s Bylaws & Resolutions\, in addition to selecting the Board of Directors for 2027. Begin discussing with your Board or Council soon to select a Voting Delegate and\, additionally\, choose an Alternate Delegate to attend at no cost. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Annual Meeting App!\n\n\n\nDownload the Cvent app to stay up-to-date with the agendas and delegate information! Follow this link on your mobile device to download. \n\n\n\nCvent App\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates:\n\n\n\nSeptember 23: \n\n\n\n\nCommittee Meetings\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 24: \n\n\n\nOptional Pre-Conference Sessions: \n\n\n\n\nAffiliate Members’ Summit\n\n\n\nMember Board Training\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 25-26: \n\n\n\nAnnual Meeting & Conference: \n\n\n\n\nDelegate Assembly\n\n\n\nEducation Sessions\n\n\n\n\nFull Agenda\n\n\n\nDigital Meeting Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\nThe AAVSB Annual Meeting & Conference brings together Member Boards in order to connect\, collaborate\, educate\, and conduct business to strengthen the veterinary regulatory community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night Fun!\n\n\n\nMake sure your plans include joining in our fun-filled Friday night at the Roger Williams Park Zoo! It will be a great chance to get out of the hotel and explore while engaging with your peers! Attendance included with registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location:\n\n\n\n\nOMNI Providence1 West Exchange St\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903401.598.8000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is now \n\n\n\nclosed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\nHave questions or need more information? Please email the Member Services team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event has closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding Policies – Fully funded opportunities\n\nDelegate Funding\nRecognizing the critical role you play in the regulatory landscape\, the AAVSB will fund two (2) participants who meet the qualifications of Delegate or Alternate Delegate from each Member Board to attend the AAVSB Annual Meeting & Conference and participate in the Delegate Assembly. This funding will cover the registration fee and all reasonable travel expenses\, including flights\, accommodations\, and meals\, to ensure your jurisdiction is represented. \n\n\n\nDelegate Funding  Program\n\n\n\n\nLegal Counsel Funding\nThe AAVSB Board of Directors is committed to helping Member Boards better understand the Association and its services. The Member Board Legal Counsel Funding Program supports this goal by providing travel assistance for a Member Board’s legal counsel to attend the AAVSB Annual Meeting & Conference. This program is available to the first twenty (20) Member Boards that register their legal counsel. \n\n\n\nLegal Counsel Funding Program\n\n\n\n\nCommittee Members\, AAVSB Board of Directors\, AAVSB Staff\nThe AAVSB is committed to providing reasonable travel expenses incurred while conducting Association business. This includes attending Association meetings and representing the Association at other functions. This travel policy shall apply to the AAVSB Board of Directors\, members of Association committees\, task forces\, and Association staff. \n\n\n\nCommittee and Staff Travel Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe OMNI Providence\n\n\n\n\n1 West Exchange Street \n\n\n\nProvidence\, Rhode Island 02903 \n\n\n\n401.598.8000 \n\n\n\n\nConfirmation emails have now gone out to all attendees directly from the OMNI Providence. If you have not received a confirmation\, please email the Member Services team. \n\n\n\n\nAttendees do not need to contact the hotel.\n\n\n\nThe AAVSB will manage all hotel reservations\, based on your flight itinerary.\n\n\n\nRooms are reserved at the same property where the event will be held: the OMNI Providence.\n\n\n\nA confirmation number will be provided as soon as they are available.\n\n\n\nRoom Block rate: $209 + 15% tax per night\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducational Session Speakers\n\n\n\n\nNeed to submit the Speakers and Sessions for approval? Download the full Speaker Lineup here! \n\n\n\n2026 Speaker Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 25\n\nRegulatory Boards as Champions for Informed Veterinary Workforce Policy: Standardized Data Collection\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm \n\n\n\nSound veterinary workforce policy depends on sound workforce data\, yet across the country\, state policymakers and program leaders are making high-stakes decisions about the animal health workforce without reliable\, profession-specific information. \n\n\n\nState veterinary regulatory boards sit at the intersection of professional oversight and public protection\, giving them a strategic vantage point and a data collection opportunity that no other entity can match. \n\n\n\nThe session will examine why standardized data collection across states is critical to understanding veterinary workforce trends at both the state and national level. Attendees will be introduced to the Cross Profession Minimum Data Set (CPMDS)\, a practical\, field-tested resource originally developed for health care that is now being applied to help veterinary regulatory boards collect consistent\, comparable workforce data across professions and jurisdictions. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Maxey’s Bio\n\nDr. Hannah L. Maxey is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy at Indiana University School of Medicine\, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the health workforce\, improve data infrastructure\, and expand access to care. She is also a founding partner of Veritas Health Solutions\, advising health care organizations and public sector clients on strategy\, policy\, and workforce development. A nationally recognized expert with over 20 years of experience\, she has advised state and federal leaders\, provided legislative testimony\, and served on key Indiana health workforce and public health commissions.Dr. Maxey’s research and leadership continue to shape health workforce policy and public health systems across the United States\, with a focus on sustainable\, data-driven\, and community-centered solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture Sector Threats: Bioterrorism\, Biological Warfare\, Espionage\, and Agrocrimes\n\n2:30pm – 3:30pm \n\n\n\nJoin the AAVSB as Dr. Stephen Goldsmith (FBI) gives his presentation\, “Agriculture Sector Threats: Bioterrorism\, Biological Warfare\, Espionage\, and Agrocrimes”. This educational session will provide boards with insight on cybersecurity and other potential industry threats. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Goldsmith’s Bio\n\nStephen Goldsmith DVM is a Management and Program Analyst in the FBI Laboratory Division\, Scientific Response and Analysis Unit\, Quantico\, VA   \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. \n\n\n\nHis veterinary career includes rural-farm practice in Georgia and Florida\, as an Assistant Florida State Veterinarian\, as a USDA Field Veterinary Medical Officer/FADD in Southwest Georgia and North Carolina\, and with the US and Bolivian Foot and Mouth Disease Eradication Mission at the US Embassy\, LaPaz\, Bolivia \n\n\n\nHe also served 30 years in the US Army in Veterinary\, Infantry\, Civil Affairs\, and Special Forces Units with deployments in Central – South America\, Afghanistan\, and the Philippines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShared Perspectives\, Shared Progress: Advancing Veterinary Technician Education\, Credentialing\, and Support\n\n3:45pm – 4:45pm \n\n\n\nLeaders from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)\, Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE)\, AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)\, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)\, and National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are coming together to explore opportunities to strengthen veterinary technician education\, credentialing\, regulation\, and professional support. \n\n\n\nDuring this interactive panel\, representatives will share progress on collaborative efforts\, discuss what they have learned through this work\, and invite attendees to ask questions and share perspectives as the collaboration moves forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganization Details\n\nAAVSB – Channing Benson\, Program Manager\, Exams \n\n\n\nThe American Association of Veterinary State Boards is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation headquartered in Overland Park\, Kansas. They are an association of veterinary medicine regulatory boards whose core purpose is to ensure and enhance the welfare of the public and animals. The AAVSB’s leadership and comprehensive resources support and advance veterinary medicine regulation. \n\n\n\nCVTEA – Dr. Beth Thompson\, Associate Director \n\n\n\nThe AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredits undergraduate programs in veterinary technology within the United States and internationally. As the sole recognized accrediting body for veterinary technology programs in the U.S. The intent of the CVTEA is stated in its mission statement developed in 2001: to shape the future of veterinary medicine by promoting veterinary technology and the veterinary professional team through education\, quality\, integrity\, service\, leadership\, and collegiality. \n\n\n\nAVTE – Tricia Gorham\, AVTE Past President \n\n\n\nThe Association of Veterinary Technicians Educators is a community dedicated to supporting student success in veterinary technician education. The mission of the Association shall be to promote quality professional education of the veterinary technician student. In addition\, they are dedicated to facilitating lifelong learning and professional development by providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas to stimulate improvement in veterinary technician education. \n\n\n\nCVMA – Heather Quilty\, Co-Chair AHTVTPAC\, CVMA \n\n\n\nThe Canadian Veterinary Medical Association establishes the veterinary profession as the key influencer in shaping national legislation\, regulation\, policy\, and social narrative on matters of animal health and welfare\, and veterinary public health. The CVMA gives voice and support to Canadian veterinary professionals as they work to sustain and enhance animal health and welfare\, veterinary public health\, and the well-being of all. \n\n\n\nNAVTA – Jennifer Serling\, NAVTA President \n\n\n\nThe National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is a diverse community of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians\, students\, and Veterinary Assistants\, united in advancing the profession of veterinary nursing through strategic advocacy\, awareness\, and professional development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26\n\nTop Legal Cases Impacting the Veterinarian Profession\n\n1:30pm – 3:30pm \n\n\n\nJoin legal expert Dale Atkinson as he delves into the most significant legal cases affecting the veterinary community. In this insightful presentation\, Dale will explore key rulings that have shaped veterinary practice\, from malpractice lawsuits to regulatory issues.  \n\n\n\nGain a deeper understanding of the legal challenges veterinarians face and how these cases influence the future of veterinary care and professional responsibilities. This session is essential for veterinary professionals seeking to stay informed on the legal landscape of their field.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Atkinson’s Bio\n\nDale J. Atkinson is a licensed Illinois attorney and sole managing member of The Atkinson Firm in Eden\, Utah (formerly in Northbrook\, Illinois). With over 30 years of experience in regulatory law\, he advises not-for-profit associations on operations\, licensure programs\, disciplinary actions\, and model legislation. For over 10 years\, Mr. Atkinson has been a valued supporter of our organization. A frequent speaker and author\, he also served as Executive Director of the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards for over 21 years\, promoting education and public protection in regulation. \n\n\n\n“’Minds Shared’ captures my commitment to the firm\, my dedication to client representation\, and comprehensive collaboration with the regulatory community and the public served.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI-Powered Complaint Triage: Practical Tools and Governance for Veterinary Regulators\n\n3:45pm – 4:45pm \n\n\n\nThis session will describe a practical approach to using AI to support complaint intake and triage workflows for veterinary regulatory organizations. Using real-world regulatory scenarios\, the presentation will walk through how modern AI tools can help identify key allegations\, extract critical facts\, flag risk indicators\, and route matters for appropriate follow-up—while maintaining human oversight and clear accountability.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn an implementation-minded framework that emphasizes transparency\, auditability\, and bias/quality controls\, including how to set guardrails\, validate outputs\, and document decision-making. The session will also address common operational questions (what data is appropriate to use\, how to manage confidentiality\, how to evaluate vendor claims\, and how to communicate limits to staff and stakeholders).  \n\n\n\nThe talk is designed to be adaptable to the audience’s interests and can include a short demonstration and/or deeper discussion of governance\, policy considerations\, and change management. Participants will leave with concrete steps and a checklist to evaluate and pilot AI-enabled triage in a way that improves consistency and efficiency without compromising fairness or trust.   \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Meyers’ Bio\n\nFrank Meyers is Director of Regulatory Innovation & Member Services at the Federation of State Medical Boards\, where he leads initiatives on governance\, regulatory modernization\, and the responsible use of AI in healthcare regulation. He helps boards assess physicians’ use of AI and apply it to functions like complaint triage. Previously\, he spent over a decade in state regulation\, serving in legal and executive roles in Missouri and Washington\, DC\, overseeing boards and programs for nearly 90\,000 licensees. A frequent national and international speaker on healthcare regulation\, he has also served on the FSMB Board\, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission\, and multiple national workgroups on telemedicine\, emergency preparedness\, and board governance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Suggestions for 2027!\n\n\n\nHave suggestions or requests for specific educational topics or speakers for the 2027 Annual Meeting & Conference? Please submit them here! \n\n\n\nSubmit Suggestions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the full schedule for the week: \n\n\n\nFull Agenda\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday-Wednesday\, September 21-23: Committee Meetings\n\n\n\nCommittee Meetings & Week Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24: Optional Pre-Conference Workshops\n\n\n\nAffiliate Members’ Summit\n\n\n\nMember Board Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday & Saturday\, September 25-26: Delegate Assembly & Educational Sessions\n\n\n\nDelegate Assembly & Educational Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nHow do I register?\nRegistration opens May 1st. Navigate to the Registration tab above\, then click Register Now. Once you have completed all the required information\, click the green Complete Registration button to finalize and submit your registration. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the last day I can register?\nRegistration for in-person attendance closes on August 21\, 2026. Registration for virtual attendance closes September 14\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nCan I make changes to my registration after submitting?\nFor any changes you need to make after you’ve submitted the form please click the “Already Registered?….” area and then\, after logging in\, you will be able to make edits.After Registration closes\, if you need to make any changes please email Member Services. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Cancellation Policy?\nIf you are no longer able to join us\, please email Member Services to cancel your registration. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?\nPlease list any special dietary needs or allergies on the registration form. \n\n\n\n\nWill there be an option to register for Virtual attendance?\nYes. The pre-conference Summit workshop on Thursday and the Friday & Saturday Business Sessions will have virtual options.  \n\n\n\nEducation sessions will not be broadcast live. However\, the Business Sessions will have a Virtual option to allow Voting Delegates\, Alternate Delegates\, and other Member Board Members to participate. Please email AAVSB Member Services with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nWill there be an On-Site Registration Desk?\nYes\, there will be a conference Registration desk where you will pick up your name badge and materials. Early registration begins at 7am EDT on Wednesday\, September 23rd at the On-Site Registration Desk.The main Registration Desk will be on the first floor\, with a secondary location on the 3rd floor on Wednesday and Thursday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to the hotel from the airport?\nUber\, Lyft\, Taxi\, etc.The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is a 15 minute drive from the conference hotel\, the OMNI Providence. Ground transportation options include taxi or ride share (i.e.\, Uber and Lyft). The hotel does not offer transportation to/from the airport. \n\n\n\n\nWhat time is check-in and check-out?\nHotel check-in begins at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nWhy is the hotel asking for my credit card?\nAll attendees will be asked for a credit card for incidentals during your stay. For Funded attendees\, room and taxes are on the AAVSB account. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do I park at the hotel?\nHotel valet parking will be available: $25 for the evening\, $45 for overnight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiscellaneous Information\n\n\n\n\nCan I leave the Conference early?\nFor Funded Attendees (delegates\, committee members\, funded legal counsel)\, attendance at the entire meeting is required\, as noted in the Travel Policies. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be confirmed with the Member Services Team\, in order to maintain a Funded status. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the dress code for the conference?\nBusiness casual attire is recommended during the conference and casual attire for all social events. A jacket or sweater is recommended for your comfort during the sessions. \n\n\n\n\nWhat amount of Continuing Education (CE) credits will I receive for attending?\nCE credit will be offered for attendance of: \n\n\n\n\nthe Thursday Member Board Training workshop (7 hours)\n\n\n\nthe Education Sessions on Friday and Saturday afternoons (6 hours total)\n\n\n\n\nNote: You must stay for the whole session in order to receive full credit. \n\n\n\n\nWill Professional Headshot/Portraits be offered this year?\nYes\, our photographer will be set up on Friday and Saturday during breakfast\, lunch\, and breaks to take professional headshots. These photos will be emailed out after the event. \n\n\n\n\nWhat expenses are reimbursable?\nPlease see the applicable funding policies: \n\n\n\n\nFunded Delegate Policy\n\n\n\nFunded Legal Counsel Policy\n\n\n\nCommittee Members\, Board of Directors\, and AAVSB Staff Policy\n\n\n\n\n\nCan my guest or spouse attend the Conference with me?\nYou are welcome to bring along a guest or spouse to Providence. However\, only registered guests may attend the Conference. Your guests are welcome to attend the Friday Night Event though (add on to your registration form\, charges apply). \n\n\n\n\nCan my guest or spouse also eat breakfast and lunch with me at the Conference?\nNo\, meals provided at the Conference are for registrants only. \n\n\n\n\nCan my guest or spouse join for Dinner with Future Friends?\nGuests of attendees are welcome to join the evening networking event\, Dinner with Future Friends; however\, they will be responsible for their own dinner bill. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I access the event Wi-Fi?\nYou can sign into the Hotel Wi-fi with your room number as soon as you are checked into the hotel. A separate Wi-Fi access will be provided for use during the AAVSB meetings. \n\n\n\n\nIf I have additional questions\, whom should I contact?\nPlease email Member Services with any additional questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n    			\n					\n\n		\n			\n\n \n\n\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n		\n			\n\n\nThis content requires you to be logged in. \n\n\n\n\nTo continue\, please log in. After signing in\, return to this tab and refresh the page. \n\n\n\n\nLogin\n\n\n \n		\n	\n\n\n		\n			 \n		\n	\n\n				\n			 \n		\n	\n\n\nDelegate Assembly information is for members only. Please login to view this content. (After signing in\, return to this tab and refresh the page.)
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