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VMG Congress 2025 registration opens
Popular returning features include 'kickstart' sessions and a morning 'walkshop'.
It will host three leadership streams.

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has welcomed registrations for VMG Congress 2025, which takes place from 24-25 April.

Hosted at Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, the event will incorporate three streams which focus on different elements of leadership.

The ‘Building Foundations’ stream aims to provide guidance for new and aspiring leaders. It offers insight on the fundamentals of leadership as well as explaining how leaders can set foundations for future success.

‘Expanding Horizons’ is designed for more experienced leaders and explains advanced leadership strategies. It will also discuss some growing industry trends, including ‘quiet quitting’, online misinformation and service expansion.

The ‘Discovering Opportunities’ stream will include the launch of the second edition of the VMG State of UK Veterinary Leadership Report. Following the findings of the first edition, this stream will also feature workshops and panel discussions that explore how the VMG will tackle knowledge gaps in veterinary leadership.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Calvin Akotuah, the co-founder of Loud Speaker.

Loud Speaker, which was a finalist in the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards, holds life skills workshops for young people across the UK. In his speech, Mr Akotuah will discuss resilience, motivation and how managers can contribute to positive change.

Other popular features returning include the VMG’s early ‘kickstart’ sessions and a morning ‘walkshop’ along the bank of the River Avon, hosted in collaboration with Art of Brilliance.

As part of its commitment to future leaders, the VMG has this year introduced the discounted ‘Aspiring Leader’ package, which invites delegates to bring a colleague who they believe has leadership potential. Similarly, a new startup exhibitor package will offer new opportunities for new and emerging businesses.

Liz Somerville, VMG president, said: “Today’s veterinary leaders, whether experienced or just setting out on their journey, face numerous challenges – but ours is a collaborative profession, always ready to support and guide one another.

“VMG Congress will showcase the very best of leadership in our profession today and offer two days of learning, sharing and inspiration to all.”

Tickets are available here.

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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