American Association of Equine Practitioners · Las Vegas, NV · 2026
72nd AAEP Annual Convention & Trade Show
01 Overview
The 72nd AAEP Annual Convention takes place December 7 to 11, 2026, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with the trade show open December 7 to 10. Unlike earlier years, activities begin on a Monday. In-person registration covers more than 110 hours of equine CE, and a virtual option is also sold.
AAEP says the program has been submitted for RACE approval but is not yet approved; nearly 60 hours are approved by HISA for racetrack veterinarians. Member registration is $775 through December 2 and $875 afterward; non-members pay $1,195 or $1,295. Mandalay Bay is the headquarters hotel.
02 Registration fees
| Attendee | Early | Regular | Virtual | Single Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-members | $1,195until Dec 2 | $1,295 | $750 | $550 |
| Members | $775until Dec 2 | $875 | $500 | $350 |
| Students | $50until Dec 2 | $80 | — | — |
03 Key deadlines
- Dec 2, 2026
- Early-bird registration
04 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture: Conquering Colic: State-of-the-Art Management of the Acute Abdomen and the Role of Next Generation ScienceMilne Lecture | Tue, Dec 8 | — |
| Keynote Address: Let’s go wild! Wildlife as inspiration for a happy lifeKeynote | Tue, Dec 8 | — |
| Business Burst: The Business of Transitions: From Start-Up to Step-BackBusiness | — | — |
05 Speakers & faculty 2
- Anthony BlikslagerDVM, PhD, DACVSKeynote
- Martine van Zijll LanghoutDVM, MSc (WAH) Dipl. ECZM (ZHM)Keynote
06 Sponsors & exhibitors 2
Sponsors
07 Official hotels
- Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino · HQ
- from $158/night
- Luxor Hotel & Casino
- from $102/night
- W Las Vegas
- from $188/night
08 Questions
When is AAEP 2026?
It takes place Dec 7–11, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, with an online option.
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