Building Our Foundations, Shaping the Future
Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT), we are
delighted to invite you to the EAVPT 2026 Congress, taking
place from June 28 to July 1, 2026, in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Centered on the theme
"Building Our Foundations, Shaping the Future", the congress will be a
landmark gathering of researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, educators, and students, dedicated to
advancing veterinary
pharmacology and toxicology through innovation, collaboration, and visionary science.
A Cutting-Edge Scientific Program
The EAVPT 2026 Congress is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge developments in veterinary science,
with a particular emphasis on transformative technologies
and emerging trends in veterinary therapeutics. The program will further cover a broad range of
topics, spanning fundamental and applied research in
pharmacology, toxicology, and all areas of clinical pharmacology.
The program features a dynamic lineup of innovative sessions, including:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Veterinary Medicine
To explore transformative impact of AI on diagnostics, treatment planning, and therapeutic management, delivering unprecedented precision and efficiency in veterinary care. -
Next-Generation Therapeutics: Gene and Cell Therapies
To showcase pioneering developments in gene and cell-based therapies, opening new frontiers for treating both companion and livestock animals. -
Innovative Alternatives to Live Animal Testing
To discuss how state-of-the-art approaches - including in vitro models, in silico simulations, and population PK/PD studies - may replace live animal testing in preclinical efficacy and safety assessments. -
Core Areas in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
Topics include genetic influences on drug response, strategies for monitoring and optimizing therapy, drug resistance, global health and emerging infectious threats, environmental impacts on animal health, and innovative biomarkers for safety and efficacy assessment.
Fostering Industry-Academia Collaboration
A key highlight of EAVPT 2026 is our special plenary session, Developing Innovation in the Veterinary
Industry. This session will focus on critical challenges
faced in veterinary medicine and examine how academic–industry partnerships can drive transformative
solutions. Featuring compelling case studies and a dynamic
panel discussion, the session will spotlight successful case studies that bridge the gap between
cutting-edge research and practical application. It offers a
unique opportunity for industry leaders, academic researchers, regulatory agencies and innovators to
connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of
veterinary science.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
The EAVPT 2026 Congress is more than a meeting—it is a platform to strengthen our field’s foundations
and chart a bold course for the future. We invite you to
be part of this transformative event, where innovation, collaboration, and vision come together to
advance veterinary science for a healthier, more sustainable
world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Thessaloniki in June 2026!
Sincerely,
Jonathan Mochel
EAVPT President
EAVPT Executive Committee
Lloyd Reeve-Johnson, EAVPT Senior Vice President
Mathias Devreese, EAVPT Junior Vice President
Wolfgang Bäumer, EAVPT Secretary
Aude Ferran, EAVPT Treasurer
Jérôme Giraudel, ECVPT President
Arno Werners, ECVPT Past-President
Welcome from the local organizers
As members of the Organizing Committee, we are honored to welcome you to the upcoming 16th
International Congress of the European Association for Veterinary
Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT) in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece.
We are delighted to bring together colleagues, researchers, academics, and industry professionals
from across Europe and beyond, for a dynamic and inclusive
congress. We hope that the Congress will provide ample opportunities for scientific exchange,
collaborative discussions, and knowledge dissemination across
generations of scientists.
The Congress venue, the Porto Palace Hotel, offers modern facilities and is conveniently located
within walking distance of the historical and commercial
heart of Thessaloniki and its seafront promenade. The city center offers a rich variety of
commercial stores, theaters, lively cafés, restaurants, bars, and
clubs, ensuring that after a full day of scientific sessions, participants can indulge themselves in
leisure activities in a welcoming atmosphere.
Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest urban zone, the once noble “co-reigning city” of the Eastern
Roman (Byzantine) Empire, has a long and diverse history
that spans over 2,300 years. We warmly invite all participants to
join us for a get-together reception on Sunday evening
(June 28th), where you will enjoy authentic Greek cuisine alongside a selection of local wines,
beers, spirits, and beverages, reconnect with colleagues, and
engage in casual networking. The social program also includes a congress dinner on Tuesday evening
(June 30th), offering a taste of Thessaloniki’s renowned
hospitality in an atmosphere filled with joy (and perhaps a little dancing!). Throughout the
congress, you can also look forward to a few delightful surprises
designed to make your experience both memorable and inspiring. Meeting you for four days of
scientific exchange and profound connections.
Warm regards!
The local organizers,
Georgios Batzias
Georgios Delis