Workshop for Emerging/Transboundary Swine Viral Disease Control and Prevention
23rd NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference for Swine Viral Diseases
January 15-16, 2027
InterContinental: Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD was originally formed in 2003 as the International PRRS Symposium. It provides a forum for bringing together the members of swine disease community from all over the world.
The 23rd ICSVD conference will be a two-day international conference featuring a robust scientific and networking agenda. The first day of the conference will focus on basic mechanism research and the second day of the meeting will be a co-hosted ICSVD workshop with NC229, SHIC, and industrial partners to focus on field needs for emerging swine disease control/prevention and enhance the implication of modern technologies in swine production. The conference will conclude on Saturday evening (January 16) with a banquet, including keynote talks and an award ceremony.
We look forward to meeting you in Chicago!
– Ying Fang, Hiep Vu, and the NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD Organizing Committee
Register
Hotel
InterContinental: Chicago Magnificent Mile
Abstract Submission
Travel Fellowship Application
Schedule
All times are in central time and subject to change.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Conference Check-In/Onsite Registration
Friday, January 15, 2027
Scientific Sessions for Basic Mechanism Research
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Workshop on Emerging/Transboundary Swine Viral Disease Control and Prevention
Registration
Registration details will be announced mid-summer 2026.
Payment must be provided at the time of registration to guarantee enrollment. Early registration is recommended. All prices are in US Dollars.
- Early Registration (On or before Friday, August 21, 2026)
- Late Registration (Saturday, August 22 – Wednesday, December 30, 2026)
Continuing Education
Continuing education is available for veterinarians. Continuing education will be granted for in-person sessions only.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds, less a 10 percent cancellation fee, will be given if written notification is received by Wednesday, December 30, 2026. Written cancellation should be sent to ICSVD@vetmed.illinois.edu. Registrations are transferable. After December 30, 2026, refunds will not be made. We reserve the right to cancel sessions and to change speakers if necessary. In the event of a conference cancellation, all registrants will receive a full refund. Event organizers are not responsible for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation or date change.
Hotel Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. It is recommended that you book your reservations early.
InterContinental: Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US
Rates: $149 per night
Room Reservation Deadline: December 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. (central)
Phone Reservation: 312-944-4100
Reference Group: NAPRRS/2027ICSVD
Group Booking Code: AQA
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission Deadlines:
- Friday, August 21, 2026: Early Abstract Submission Deadline
- Friday, October 30, 2026: Extended Deadlines for Abstract Submission
Travel Fellowship Application
Travel Fellowship details will be announced mid-summer 2026.
Travel fellowships are provided to aid graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in presenting their experimental results at the symposium.
The awarded funds are determined by the NA PRRSS Travel Fellowship Awards Selection Committee. Awardees will be notified by October 1, 2026.
Travel Fellowship Information and Instructions
Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026
Job Board
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine now makes it easier to hire for or find jobs in alignment with the NA PRRS Symposium through the college Job Board.
Those hiring can select “NA PRRS” for the job category allowing those seeking a job to be able to filter for that designation.
Photography Notification
By attending the NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.
By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.
You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.
Organizing Committees
NA PRRSS/NC229 Advisor:
- Dr. Raymond (Bob) R. R. Rowland, University of Illinois, US
Executive Director:
- Dr. Ying Fang, University of Illinois, US
Planning Committee:
- Dr. Jose Angulo, Zoetis Animal Health, US
- Dr. Lisa Becton, Swine Health Information Center, US
- Dr. Jun Han, China Agriculture University, CN
- Dr. John Harding, University of Saskatchewan, CA
- Dr. Enric Mateu, Warsaw University, PL
- Dr. Hans Nauwynck, Ghent University, BE
- Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Swine Health Information Center, US
- Dr. Jordan Young, Zoetis Animal Health, US
Joint Scientific Committee:
Co-Chairs, Joint Scientific Committee:
- Dr. Hiep Vu, University of Nebraska, US
- Dr. Jonathan Pasternak, University of Kentucky, US
Committee Members:
- Dr. Andreia Arruda, The Ohio State University, US
- Dr. Elisa Crisci, North Carolina State University, US
- Dr. Luis Gimenez-Lirola, Iowa State University, US
- Dr. Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota, US
- Dr. Laura Miller, Kansas State University, US
Sponsors
Questions, email ICSVD@vetmed.illinois.edu.