AVANT Project

Annual World Veterinary Association Congress 2025
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-22 | Washington DC, Washington DC, United States
The WVA is the voice and unity of the global veterinary profession with 80+ members all over the world.
Our key priority areas are Animal Welfare, Pharmaceutical Stewardship, Veterinary Education and One Health. We promote them through advocacy, education, and partnership.

10th Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and the Environment (AREA)
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-02 | Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jägerstrasse 22/23, Berlin, D-10117, Germany
The ARAE conference will present a global vision of the impact of antimicrobial use and resistance in animal, the environment, and the consequent repercussions on human health.
Main topics will include:

Monitoring and molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance
Mechanisms and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in animal and zoonotic pathogens
Understanding the connection of antimicrobial resistance between animals, humans and/or the environment
Roles of the environment in resistance evolution and transmission
Novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance
Novel methods and tools dedicated to antimicrobial resistance (detection, diagnostics, surveillance)

Infectious Diseases 2025, International Conference
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-17 | Brussels, -, Brussels, Belgium
Theme: The Role of Innovative Diagnostics and Treatment in the Management of Infectious Diseases
Engage on a metamorphic journey at the “International conference on infectious diseases” blow up to take place in Brussels, which is an alpha global city of Belgium on June 16-17, 2025 with the theme “The Role of Innovative Diagnostics and Treatment in the Management of Infectious Diseases”.We extend our warm welcome to distinguished guests, esteemed speakers, and all participants who contribute the richness of this intellectual form.

European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) 2025
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Kursaal Bern, Kornhausstrasse 3, Bern, 3013, Switzerland
As we gather together for this momentous event, we reflect on the journey that has brought us here. Originally announced in 2019 and planned for 2020, our congress faced unprecedented challenges due to the global pandemic. However, through resilience and adaptation, we transformed the obstacles into opportunities, convening virtually in 2021 to continue our vital discussions and collaborations in porcine health management.
Now, in May 2025, we are delighted to invite you to join us in person in Bern, Switzerland. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Swiss Alps, Bern offers a captivating backdrop for our congress. Its rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned hospitality promise to enhance our experience as we come together to advance the field of porcine health management.

16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-23 | Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147, United States
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are happy to invite you to join us in Lake Geneva, WI , USA on May 20th through May 23rd, 2025 for the 16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs. This event has grown to become the premiere event where discussions focus specifically on various aspects of digestive physiology. We expect to attract more than 600 attendees from Europe, Asia and North and South America.

Alternatives to antibiotics in pigs: Paving The Way To A Sustainable EU Pig Production
2025-05-06 | University of Copenhagen, Nørregade 10, København, 1172, Denmark
The stakeholder event aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications in sustainable pig farming, focusing on the reduction of antibiotic use. This event will showcase the key findings from the AVANT and PIG-PARADIGM projects and create a collaborative platform for scientists, veterinarians, farmers, policymakers, and other key stakeholders.

Morning Session: A deep dive into the science behind innovative strategies to reduce antibiotic use, including high-fibre diets, faecal filtrate transplantation, and gut microbiota interventions. This session will highlight the scientific outcomes of the AVANT and PIG-PARADIGM projects and their implications for sustainable pig farming.
Afternoon Session: A forward-looking discussion on the future of pig production in the EU. This session will focus on integrating scientific advancements into industry practices, addressing challenges in antimicrobial reduction, and considering consumer expectations, economic realities, and environmental impacts.

EMA Veterinary Innovation Day
2025-03-13 13:30 - 2025-03-14 12:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Spread over two days, the event will include sessions on EU legislative framework for veterinary medicinal products, on the Agency’s support to innovation of veterinary medicines and other interactions to support innovative medicines. The event’s programme will be published at a later stage.
A video recording of the event, together with the relevant presentations, will be made available on this page after the event.

AMR Conference 2025
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-26 | Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, Basel, 4058, Switzerland
Being the proven successful forum to connect relevant AMR stakeholders from industry, SMEs, finance, hospitals, science, and policy, the AMR Conference provides a 360°-view on AMR innovation. The two days packed with 20 sessions will cover the most urgent topics the AMR community is currently discussing.

Shaping the Future of Animal Health - An Animal Health Networking Event
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-12 | InterContinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Dr, London SE10 0TW, United Kingdom
Driving forward partnerships and investments that better serve animals, people and the planet. Providing the animal health industry with invaluable networking and knowledge sharing opportunities by facilitating connections between the most exciting startups, active financial investors and strategic corporate partners within animal health.
