147th AVMA Annual Convention

Welcome to 147th AVMA Annual Convention Exhibit Hall

The one-stop shopping place for all your professional needs

Take a walk through the Exhibit Hall before the convention!

See where your favorite exhibitors, foodcourt, and cyber cafe, will be.

Your AVMA Annual Convention navigation is taken to a whole new level, powered by our custom, online AVMA Map It: Interactive Directory Map & Program.

Use Map It! now online to plan and map your CE sessions, special events, and to maximize your exhibit hall visits by quickly searching by company name
or product category.

Stop at one of the kiosks located throughout the Exhibit Hall and the CE Session areas. Upload information to your mobile phone for easy on-the-go reference. Map It! will be available for 90 days after the convention, making it a handy reference tool when you’re back home.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Exhibit Hall Hours

Saturday, July 31 – 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 1 – 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, August 2 – 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Refreshment Breaks

Enjoy complimentary coffee and sodas while you visit with exhibitors and network with fellow attendees! Breaks are located in booths 317, 445, 1448, & 1519 twice daily from:
9:30 am – 10:30 am and

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm.

Food Court

No need to leave the convention center! Grab lunch from the food court located at the back of the 500 aisle. It’s fast and convenient giving you more time to visit with colleagues and exhibitors. Concessions are open daily from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm.

AVMA Relaxation Station

The AVMA is excited to introduce our Attendee Message Center to increase your networking opportunities during and after the 2010 Convention in Atlanta. Get reacquainted with friends, connect with new colleagues or arrange a time to visit the exhibit hall with a co-worker….it’s all possible through the AVMA Message Center!

Sponsored by the AVMF and Paws to Save Pets Program

VISIT AISLE 1600 AND WIN ! ! !

The AVMA Pavilion, is a must-see destination! By visiting the AVMA Pavilion you not only have a chance to learn about your Association, you also have a chance to win some great prizes! Pick up a raffle card and visit 3 out of the 5 areas listed below and you will be entered to win! Prizes include:

• One year free AVMA membership

• One iPod Nano

• Two (2) round-trip airline vouchers to be used anywhere in the continental United States

• $100 MasterCard Gift cards

The Pavilion showcases five great areas of AVMA products and services

AVMA Membership
Discover all of the benefits that come with being an AVMA member! Pick up samples of client information, animal welfare materials, and disaster preparedness brochures.

Governmental Relations Division
The AVMA’s Governmental Relations Division (GRD) advocates the Association’s policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues. Learn how you can become involved in the Political Action Committee (PAC) and the Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN)!

Veterinary Career Center (VCC)
Using the latest technology, the AVMA Veterinary Career Center (VCC) brings employers and job seekers the best searching and matching experience available! Our expanded database is open to all positions in the veterinary field, including the entire veterinary clinic staff.

Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) and disaster relief services
The AVMA’s Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) serve as first responders to ensure high quality care of animals during disasters and emergencies.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
As the national foundation for veterinary medicine and animal health, the AVMF is uniquely positioned to forge the strength of thousands of veterinarians, millions of pet owners, animal scientists, veterinary medical researchers, and veterinary product suppliers.

WANT TO WIN EVEN MORE?
Visit the “What is Your Diagnosis” kiosk and test your skills. “What is Your Diagnosis” is one of the most popular features in JAVMA. Two cases will be featured each day. Review each case and answer the multiple choice question at the end. All correct entries will be entered in a raffle for great prizes!

The Cyber Café

Stay connected and have a chance to win an American Express gift card! You can check email, connect with clients and prospects, and handle business while you're away frm the office.

While you're at the cyber Café, tell us what you think and you'll be entered to win!
Complete an electronic survey featuring questions related to aspects of the convention each day. Click on the survey link and log in with your registration ID, complete the daily survey and you'll be entered into a drawing for an American Express Gift Card. The Cyber Café, is conveniently located in the 900 aisle of the exhibit hall and is sponsored in part by VIN.