Countdown to SPVS-VMG Congress 2020

Tickets are still available for Europe’s largest dedicated veterinary business congress.

SPVS-VMG Congress is being held from 23 to 25 January at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales, where TV star and author Clare Balding will open two days of talks, seminars and workshops focused on the business dynamics of veterinary practice.

VBJ

Ms Balding is being sponsored by Veterinary Times’ sister title VBJ to appear at the event, which features speakers from the veterinary profession and beyond.

Organisers of this year’s congress have promised a programme that digs deeper into existing topics, as well as exploring new ones.

Highlights

Highlights include:

• congress to be opened by leading broadcaster and best-selling author, Clare Balding
• behavioural psychologist Leigh Caldwell on behavioural economics and the psychology of pricing
• the importance of mindful leadership from executive coach Vicki Curtis
• Bash Halow on what the best independent clinics in the US have done to attract and keep clients in an increasingly competitive climate
• Margaret Burnside on performance conversations and emotional intelligence
• consultant in sleep medicine Mike Farquhar on the physiology and dangers of sleep deprivation
• dedicated lectures for equine and large animal practice
• management mastery (new for 2020)
• sustainability in practice (new for 2020)

Exhibitionists

An exhibition will also take place in the dedicated exhibition hall, as well as a busy social programme, starting with a networking dinner and quiz on Thursday evening (23 January).

The New York-themed president’s banquet will then be held on Friday evening, while delegates will also be able to enjoy the five-star facilities, which include a luxury spa and multiple restaurants.

Registration

Prices start at £125 for a student day ticket and discounts are available for group bookings.

To register for the event, or for more details on the rest of the SPVS-VMG programme, visit the SPVS-VMG Events website.