90th Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians
Registration
The early registration deadline is Sunday, August 30, 2009. Registrations faxed or postmarked after August 30, 2009, will be charged the on-site registration fee. Printed copies of the proceedings will be available to those who order them on or before August 30, 2009.
For a printable copy of the registration form, including the schedule, click here.
The full conference registration for veterinarians includes the following:
- Admission to all conference lectures
- One proceedings on CD-ROM
- Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
- Refreshment breaks
- Continental breakfasts
- Lunches
- Ticket to backyard barbecue
Attendance and participation in wet labs requires an additional registration fee.
One-Day Registration
One-day conference registration for veterinarians is available. Registration includes the following:
- Admission to all conference lectures
- One proceedings on CD-ROM
- Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
- Refreshment break
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch
- Ticket to backyard barbecue for Thursday-only registrants
Attendance and participation in wet labs requires an additional registration fee.
Conference Fees
Payment must be provided at the time of registration to guarantee enrollment. Conference fees are payable by check or money order to the University of Illinois or by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express and are due at the time of registration. Early registration is recommended.
All registrations received by the early registration deadline [Sunday, August 30, 2009] will be confirmed with a postcard.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Full refunds, less a $30 cancellation fee, will be given if written notification is received by Sunday, August 30, 2009. Registrations are transferable. After Sunday, August 30, 2009, refunds will not be made. Refunds will not be made for laboratories. We reserve the right to cancel programs and to change speakers if necessary. In the event of conference cancellation, all registrants will receive a full refund.
Spouses & Guests
Spouse and guest registration includes continental breakfasts, all refreshment breaks, lunches, and the Thursday evening backyard barbecue [for those with Thursday registration]. Please include spouses and guests on the registrant’s form.
Practice Passes
A practice pass can be purchased for the two-day conference and used by one veterinarian per day. One copy of the proceedings on CD-ROM will be given to the first person who attends to be shared among the registrants within that practice. Each person attending the conference should be indicated on the registration form.
Proceedings
Paid conference registrants will have access to proceedings online two weeks prior to Fall Conference. With their registration confirmation, registrants will receive a user name and password for accessing, viewing, and printing notes. Before arriving at the conference, registrants are encouraged to print the proceedings for the lectures they plan on attending.
Every paid conference registrant will receive proceedings on CD-ROM, which is included in the registration fee.
Printed copies of the proceedings are available if pre-ordered on or before SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009 ($75). This preference should be indicated on the registration form. The 2008 printed conference proceedings contained more than 640 pages of notes.
NEW THIS YEAR! The Basic Sciences Building second floor computer room will serve as a site for printing conference proceedings. Registrants who were unable to print notes prior to arriving at the conference will be able to utilize the printing station sponsored by Merial.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credit is available for veterinarians. Conference attendees are responsible for completing the Continuing Education Record of Participation form and having it signed by a conference representative prior to leaving the conference. Conference attendees are then responsible for submitting the record to their respective licensing agency and maintaining a record of participation. Continuing Education Record of Participation forms will be included with the materials to be picked up at conference registration. Designated areas for obtaining signatures will be provided at the conference. Continuing education certificates will not be generated as in past years.
Participants with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the Office of Public Engagement,
217/333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.
Emergency Messages
In an emergency, messages can be left for conference participants at 217/333-2907 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. As a courtesy to other conference attendees, we request that all cell phone ringers be muted for the duration of the conference.
Registration Desk
Registration packets, including your name badge, meal tickets, and Continuing Education Record of Participation forms, may be picked up at the registration desk located in the lobby of the Basic Sciences Building during the following hours:
Thursday, September 10 - 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 11 - 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Individuals arriving at a time other than those listed above may pick up their registration packets in room 3505 of the Basic Sciences Building.
Transportation
The University of Illinois is located near Interstates 57, 72, and 74. The community is also accessible by train via Amtrak and airplane through Willard Airport [CMI] at Savoy. Maps and directions to the College are available online at vetmed.illinois.edu/ope/.
Parking
Special conference parking will be available in the grassy area north of the Basic Sciences Building, just south of St. Mary’s Rd. Signs will be posted.
Please do not park in any of the posted rental parking lots; you will receive a parking ticket and your automobile may be towed. The College of Veterinary Medicine is not responsible for costs incurred as a result of a parking ticket or automobile tow.
Mark Your Calendar
The 2010 Fall Conference dates are Thursday, September 9, and Friday, September 10.