37th ECVIM-CA Congress 2027The European congress on companion animal internal medicine
The congress of Europe's specialist vets in companion animal internal medicine meets in Rimini. In 2026 it drew about 1,930 participants from 51 countries to Berlin.
Details checked on 4 November 2026. Confirm the date with the organiser before you travel.
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About the event
ECVIM-CA is the annual congress of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine for companion animals. The 37th congress takes place from 23 to 25 September 2027 at the Palacongressi in Rimini. The congress moves every year, and in 2026 it was in Berlin.
According to the organiser, about 1,930 participants attended in Berlin, and over 200 more followed the programme later on recordings. Participants came from 51 countries around the world. The congress accepted 139 studies as oral presentations and 187 as posters, so there is a lot of fresh research.
The programme consists of lecture streams run by specialist societies. They include comparative gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology and urology, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology and feline medicine. There are also oral research presentations and a poster exhibition. According to the organiser, the aim is to give specialists the latest science and a view of where the field is heading.
The congress particularly suits vets who are specialists or specialising in internal medicine, but it also serves the clinic vet who wants to deepen their knowledge. Recordings of the 2026 congress are available online. Check 2027 registration and recordings on the organiser's website.
Programme
Who the event suits
- Vets specialising in internal medicine
- Vets at companion animal clinics
- Researchers and companies in the sector
How to get there
Palacongressi di Rimini is Rimini's congress centre on Italy's Adriatic coast. You can reach Rimini by train from Bologna, which has an international airport.
Rimini has plenty of hotels. In September it pays to book accommodation early and check the organiser's guidance on the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the congress for?
Vets, residents and researchers interested in companion animal internal medicine.
How big is the congress?
In 2026 in Berlin there were about 1,930 participants on site and over 200 via recordings.
Where is it held?
At the Palacongressi di Rimini in Italy.
