For those who’ve not attended in the past, SPVS is a not-for-profit organisation for everyone within the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of advice, guidance and support for its members. Their 2026 Congress is taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole from 26 – 27 February 2026 and has been developed for all members of the practice team to help ensure practices are happy, sustainable, profitable and productive places to work.
SPVS Congress theme for 2026 is ‘adapt, evolve, succeed’ – by together embracing growth and change in uncertain times, we can succeed both professionally and personally.
Book before 31 October for fantastic savings – up to £280 off for a standard ticket!
The full event ticket price includes a 2-course hot buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, with pricing working out from under £197.50
per day! Bring your team for even better bundle deals from just £345 per person for the full event.
Location
SPVS Congress 2026 will be held at the centrally located Hilton Birmingham Metropole, just minutes from Birmingham Airport. The event will take place all under the one roof of the hotel, including all lectures, the exhibition hall, the social events, and enough bedrooms for all attendees to stay on site.
What to expect
The programme offers concurrent streams of non-clinical lectures, panel sessions and workshops enabling you to progress as a veterinary leader. Sessions will provide you with a mixture of in-practice case studies and practical steps you can start to implement as soon as you get home. The ‘mix and match’ programme will include the following highlights, with fantastic speakers from within the veterinary profession and beyond, including a session with Sophie Eaden focusing on Ambulatory Practice: How to lead a team when you don’t actually see them’:
• A 2-day non-clinical programme combining lectures, networking and interactive workshops
• Opening speaker Richard Gerver, educator, author, and one of the world’s leading speakers on change and human leadership
• The return of the popular “Business Club Live” speed-networking sessions
• New for 2026: Supplier demos showcasing innovative products and services in action
• New for 2026: A full stream on evolving your clinical work to improve your business outcomes
• A focussed exhibition with complimentary refreshments and 2-course hot lunch
• A fun-packed social programme so you can enjoy your time away from practice
• Convenient, central location easily accessible from all parts of the UK
Click here for full the full programme.
Exhibition
Joining the event in the exhibition hall will be a wide variety of suppliers offering invaluable advice and support including:
• H&S and employment law advice
• Marketing and client communications
• PMS providers
• Financial services and insurance providers
• IT services
• Recruitment services
• Training
• Pharmaceutical products
Social programme, team bonding and networking
It’s not just lectures that SPVS Congress offers, their fun packed social programme includes a Wednesday evening networking event, Thursday afternoon Happy Hour with a free drinks token and Thursday night President’s Party including a sparkling reception, 3-course meal and one of the UK’s best party bands. Catch up with old friends, make new and put the world to rights – attendees will include veterinary professionals from a wide range of practice types and roles.
In addition to these events, simply taking time out of practice to relax and communicate as a team can be priceless. Spending quality time with colleagues in a relaxed environment – time you may never seem to have when in practice – allows you to return to practice reinvigorated and ready to thrive.
Pricing
In today’s uncertain economic climate, we all know budgets are tight and every penny spent has to be carefully considered. In addition, in today’s time-poor veterinary practices, where staff are over stretched and every minute is accounted for, taking time out can seem a luxury you cannot afford. However, with the fantastic deals on offer, the SPVS Congress offers real value for money, and ensures that taking time out of practice will make a real difference to you all.
Click here for full details and to register.