Know before you go

Take a look below for some final tips to ensure you have the best Congress experience possible.

Opening Times

Arena Birmingham Registration Opening Times

Wednesday 4 April 10:00 – 19:00
Thursday 5 April 07:30 – 18:30
Friday 6 April 07:30 – 18:30
Saturday 7 April 07:30 – 18:30

ICC Registration Opening Times

Thursday 5 April 08:00 – 11:00 - Bag Collection only
Sunday 8 April 08:00 – 13:00

Exhibition opening times

Thursday 5 April: 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 6 April: 09:00 - 18:30
Saturday 7 April: 09:00 - 18:30
Sunday 8 April: Exhibition closed

When you arrive

Do you have your registration documents already?

You don't need to go to registration. Follow signs for the bag collection point, located at Arena Birmingham entrance 'E' by the Malthouse Bridge, collect your lanyard, bag (which includes your programme, exhibition guide and exhibition vouchers), and enjoy yourself at Congress! Bag collection is also available at the ICC on Thursday only, between 8am - 11am. 

Did you register after 28th March?

Your delegate pack will be available to collect from the document collection area next to registration in the Arena. Just enter the Arena via entrance E, head up the stairs and follow signs to document collection. 

Congress 2018 programme

A printed copy will be available when you pick up your delegate bag, but why not start planning which of our first-class lectures you will attend with this digital version.

Take a look

Changes to the printed programme

Please be aware of the following lecture changes:

Change of Room

Practice building and design: from dreaming the dream to getting the keys to the front door – Paul Booth
Was Exec room 5, The ICC and is now Exec room 6, The ICC

Confirmation of lecture title and speaker

Thursday 5 April, Hall 6
09:25–10:10
Welcome to ‘Stanley’, the new IT system for Practice Standards and Q&A about the Scheme
Pam Mosedale (UK) and PSS Team

Bus to wetlabs at Birmingham Medical School

If you have booked a practical at Birmingham Medical School transport will be provided as below.  The coach will depart from Centenary Square end (Rep theatre/Library) of The ICC.

Thursday 5th April
• 08:15 - coach depart ICC to arrive BMS 08:45
• 12.15 – coach to collect from BMS and drop back at ICC
• 12:45 – coach depart ICC to arrive BMS 13:15
• 16.45 – coach to collect from BMS and drop back at ICC

Friday 6th April
• 08:15 - coach depart ICC to arrive BMS 08:45
• 12.15 – coach to collect from BMS and drop back at ICC
• 12:45 – coach depart ICC to arrive BMS 13:15
• 16.45 – coach to collect from BMS and drop back at ICC

Congress 2018 Proceedings

Delve deeper into our programme with the digital version of the proceedings. This detailed document contains speaker biographies, lecture introductions and key learning points for the veterinary, nursing, management and open to all streams.

Hard copies will be available to request throughout BSAVA Congress from the Bag Collection points in the Arena Birmingham and from the registration desk on Thursday morning in the ICC.

Take a look

The Veterinary Information Network have also made the 2018 Proceedings available online - click here to take a look. 

Plan your trip to the exhibition

Choose from over 200 companies all focused on the small animal vet. Take a look at the complete exhibitor directory and plan which companies to visit at Congress.

Download the Congress app - sponsored by Royal Canin

The new 2018 Congress app is available now! 

Browse the full lecture programme with a new redesigned programme layout and build a personal schedule to plan your time effectively. Plus view exhibitor listings, an interactive exhibition map, and receive the latest Congress news via notification updates.

Ensure you make the most of your time at Congress by downloading this essential app from the Google Play Store for Android devices and Apple App Store for iPhone/iPad - just search for 'BSAVA Congress' today.

Getting to Congress

Take a look at our travel page and start planning your journey to Birmingham. 

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BSAVA Scottish Congress 2018

The 22–23 September will see Scottish Congress return to  Glasgow for 2 days of first-class lectures and networking. You can find out more via the link below, or head to the BSAVA Stand at Congress to pick up a copy of the programme and registration form. Don't forget BSAVA Congress delegates get a unique discount on registration.

Find out more