2025 CONFERENCE
October 20 - 22
The Conference.
The Venue.
Registration for the 2025 ASPO Conference is now closed.
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We're excited to return to the Ajax Convention Centre for two dynamic days of expert-led sessions covering a wide range of topics, including zoonotic diseases, canine behaviour, field rescue operations, nervous system health, innovative team building strategies, cannabis in veterinary medicine—and much more!
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New this year: the first-ever PetSmart Charities of Canada Summit, happening on Day 3! This exciting addition is included at no extra cost.
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Explore the full conference agenda below and get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician? You can get Continuing Education Credits by attending the conference! Email info@aspo.ca to request a certificate.
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The 2025 Member Awards will be announced at the conference. Visit the Member Awards page to find out more.
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Royal Canin is once again sponsoring 2 scholarships for the conference! Scholarships include free registration, all meals and one night hotel stay.
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THANK YOU ROYAL CANIN!
Venue Location: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax, Ontario
See pictures and floor plans of the Ajax Convention Centre
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Use the link below to book your hotel room at the special conference rate at the Hilton Garden Inn, directly beside the Ajax Convention Centre.
Book your stay with free parking at the Hilton Garden Inn
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The Social.
Join us for Pints, Paddles & Bullseyes Social Night on October 20!
Unwind after a day of sessions with an evening of delicious bites, refreshing cocktails, and friendly competition. Whether you're serving up aces at the ping pong tables, dodging arrows in archery tag or just catching up with friends, it's your chance to connect, play, and let loose. Come hungry, leave with new friends (and maybe a few bragging rights)!
Location: Archers Battlefield (1735 Bayly St. Unit 16, Pickering)
Time: 6:30 - 10:00 pm.
A chartered bus will pick us up at 6:30 from the hotel and drive us back at the end of the night.
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Many thanks to our Partner Sponsor, Docupet, for sponsoring the transportation and evening fun and to Pet Valu for sponsoring dinner!
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Registration.
Registration for the 2025 ASPO Conference is now closed. For more information, please email info@aspo.ca
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Conference Registration includes access to all sessions on Oct 20 - 22, all meals, including dinner on Oct 20, evening social activity (with 2 drink tickets), and free parking.
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Gluten-free and vegan food options will be offered. If you have another type of food restriction, please notify us by email at info@aspo.ca
​*Please note: a 3.75% processing fee will apply to all refunds requested prior to the conference.​
Join & Save.
Agenda & Speaker Bios.
Become a member and SAVE!
If you work for an organization that already has at least one ASPO member, you can become a member for $50 and access the member fees for conference. Your membership will be valid through 2026.​
Register to become a Member​​​
We have arranged a great line-up of speakers for this year's conference! ​
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Conference Agenda & Sessions​
Speaker Bios​​​​​
Thanks to our Sponsors.
