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ULTIMATE PREVIEW & PLANNING GUIDE How to use the Conference to keep your career moving • What’s new for you Mastering your CE schedule • Highlights for veterinary technicians • Exhibit Hall smarts Insider tips for your best experience

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Why This Is the Best Conference for You.............. 3 What Moves You?.................................................. 4 How to Plan Your Learning Experience................. 5 Spotlight on Saturday............................................ 6 What’s New for You in 2016.................................. 7 Top 7 Reasons to Attend.................................... 8-9 Accelerate Your Expertise.................................... 10 On Track With Veterinary Technicians................. 11 Take It All In at the Exhibit Halls..................... 12-13 Know Before You Go........................................... 14 Say Yes to Orlando in January!............................ 15 Make the Connections That Move You............... 16

NAVC MISSION The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community.

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WHY I BELIEVE THIS IS THE BEST CONFERENCE FOR YOU Christine Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) NAVC President I remember attending my first NAVC Conference back in the 1990s as a speaker. I was struck by the positive atmosphere from the moment I walked into the venue. It was very bright, cheerful and welcoming. The sheer volume of information available, and the size of the event, was kind of overwhelming, but also very exciting.

Over the years, the program has always been the core of this event. As I’ve transitioned from a speaker to an NAVC Board member and now President, I’ve personally seen our team embrace attendee feedback and strive to present the most incredible, cutting-edge program each year.

In addition, we take our survey input very seriously and try every year to figure out how to make things better, easier and more enjoyable. No detail is too small when it comes to making sure the Conference is a complete success for you.

Fast-forward 20 years to the upcoming NAVC Conference 2016… supporting “What Moves You” to be in the veterinary profession. What excites me for this year are the variety of topics and the volume of choices. There’s truly something for everyone. You won’t leave disappointed in your ability to learn, grow, connect with others and also be entertained. The NAVC is taking the profession beyond medicine and clinical skills. We’re incorporating programs that present bold new ideas, such as our General Session and unique IGNITE! talks. I’m super excited about our Zoobiquity presentations as well, because public health is critical to people and animals. Plus, where else can you rock with Sheryl Crow in a private audience of your peers?

If you’ve been hesitant to register for the NAVC Conference 2016, I encourage you to look deep within yourself, review the programs that support your personal mission and treat yourself to top-quality education and inspiration.

I hope to see you there!

Christine Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) President 2015-2016 NAVC Board of Directors

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WHAT MOVES YOU TO BE IN THE VETERINARY PROFESSION? Whether veterinary medicine is your lifelong passion or caring for animals gives you a deep sense of purpose — you’ll find CE sessions, colleague support and much more at the NAVC Conference 2016.

For Jessica DeMarco, being in the veterinary profession means “seeing recovery.”

For Eric Garcia, it’s passion: “Passion is the primary catalyst for growth and progress, and passion is the glue that holds it all together when the going gets tough.”

What moves Sue Ettinger is a personal mission: “I missed a tumor in my own veterinary technician’s dog. Smokey was my inspiration for a new cancer awareness program, and I am on a mission to help us all detect tumors earlier.”

What about you? What’s the calling that moves you to keep learning and doing your best to care for animals?

No matter what your mission is, the NAVC Conference 2016 has got you covered.

• It’s the largest and first veterinary conference of the year, with more than 1,200 CE credit hours to choose from • You’ll find entire tracks and individual sessions focusing on a wide variety of species and specialties • You can advance your medical knowledge as well as skills in client communications, team building and personal growth Your registration includes access to hundreds of sessions covering a wide range of topics — and it’s affordable thanks to the generous support of our exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers. Each attendee registration is reduced at least 25% because of this support.

MAKE MOVES

Share your story: what moves YOU? Visit NAVC.com/Move to share your motivation and find out how much you have in common with your peers!

Additional, in-depth sessions are also available (see pg. 10) to further your experience. You can immerse yourself in mastering a specific skill with individual guidance, learn how a leading practitioner solved a particularly challenging case or have lunch with an expert clinician to swap stories and ask questions — but don’t hesitate to sign up, because they fill up fast!

More than 16,000 of your peers were moved to come to the NAVC Conference in 2015.

Why? For all the great reasons you’ll discover throughout this guide: • Learning • Getting inspired • Moving on the dance floor

• Networking • Seeing new tools • Relaxing poolside in January

MOVE FAST: The NAVC Conference 2016 is just two months away!

Review this guide and act now so you can make your travel plans and sign up for the sessions you want.

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HOW TO PLAN YOUR AMAZING NAVC LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Let Us help you navigate hundreds of world-class CE learning opportunities over five days.

This January, you can earn the bulk of your required CE credit hours while expanding your mind and career skills.

But with hundreds of diverse CE learning opportunities and events, how do you make a smart plan to move in the right direction each day?

START WITH THESE INSIDER TIPS 1. Begin with your personal mission and learning goals.

Where are you in your career path? Which skills and specialties would you like to acquire? Identify what you want for your practice, your patients and your personal growth.

2. Review the NAVC Conference 2016 Scientific Program sessions.

Look through our CE program schedule in the NAVC Conference 2016 Preliminary Program Guide at NAVC.com/Program. Based on your goals, find specific sessions of interest and when/where they’ll occur.

3. Look through the valuable CE “extras” you can pursue: Hands-on Laboratories, Masterclasses, Meet the Professor Luncheons and Behind the Scenes Tours.

Is there a skill you’ve always wanted to master? Or are you planning to renovate or build a new hospital in the near future? Choose from 110 different exceptional CE options, including hands-on training, one-on-one time with seasoned professionals, a hospital design workshop and interactive tour experiences. (See p. 10 for details.)

4. Add Exhibit Halls, receptions, entertainment, Behind the Scenes Tours and other interests to your social calendar.

Make sure you plan several Exhibit Hall visits to see new products, learn about new solutions, talk with manufacturers and enjoy opportunities to win great prizes and giveaways. After full days of learning, you’ll be ready to unwind with colleagues at our networking and entertainment events. And don’t forget to sign up for Behind the Scenes Tours to encounter local animal species and discuss care.

5. Work all the “puzzle pieces” into a daily plan that makes the most of your time here.

Use the NAVC Conference 2016 Mobile App scheduler to map your ideal CE sessions and other events for each day of the NAVC Conference, Saturday-Wednesday… and save them as your favorites.

Note: CE sessions are presented at both the Gaylord and Marriott hotels, so you’ll want to plan time to take the free shuttle bus transportation between buildings. In addition, some session titles were not available when the Preliminary Program Guide was printed. Visit NAVC.com/Programs for the most current schedule of NAVC Conference programs, entertainment and events. Shuttles sponsored by Merial.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SATURDAY A sneak peek at NAVC CONFERENCE 2016 Saturday highlights.

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The Saturday schedule is packed with clinical sessions, inspiration and laughs — kicking off five days of learning and fun. Here are some of the highlights.

8:00 AM Let the morning sessions begin Choose from 23 incredible tracks on a wide range of topics, including animal CSI, equine colic, small animal surgery and the NAVTA Symposium for Technicians.

8:30 AM Dive into Hands-on Laboratories (limited spaces) Learn by doing at our many Hands-on Laboratories located at the Caribe Royale. These sessions are offered in a mix of full-day and half-day options (see p. 10).

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9:30 AM Get inspired to make big moves!

Our inspiring General Session features Bert Jacobs, Co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good, Inc. Let his talk, “Optimism Can Take You Anywhere,” be part of what moves you!

Sponsored by Merial.

12:00 PM Meet a professor over lunch or soak in the Orlando sunshine Sign up for a Meet the Professor Luncheon (see p. 10, limited seating) for an enlightening discussion. Or, grab our Saturday boxed lunch and head outside for some vitamin D. 1:45 PM More learning in our afternoon sessions Afternoon highlights include the “How I Treat… Medical/Surgical” tracks as well as Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care, add to Dermatology, Food Animal Symposium, NAVTA Symposium and more. lendar

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3:55 PM Afternoon session wrap-up Enjoy more world-class sessions from the industry’s top speakers… in all the tracks mentioned above.

5:00 PM Relax over dinner Attend one of many evening sessions or explore a wide range of dinner choices on-site in Conference venues, or off-site at Orlando-area restaurants.

7:00 PM Laugh it up at our NAVC Conference Opening Ceremony with comedian Brian Regan Celebrate the start of a great week with a few words from our NAVC leaders, followed by hilarious stand-up comedy.

MUST Doors open at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Hill’s. !

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WHAT’S NEW FOR YOU IN 2016 Whether you’re considering going to the NAVC Conference for the first time or you make it a regular event, there’s always something new.

PRESENTS

COMEDY

INSPIRATION: Where Can Your Optimism Take You? Keynote presenter Bert Jacobs, Co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist, Life is Good, Inc. NAVC Conference General Session, Saturday • 9:30 AM | Marriott. Sponsored by Merial.

KICKOFF with Brian Regan

NEW HANDS-ON LABORATORIES, MASTERCLASSES and MEET THE PROFESSOR LUNCHEONS* Choose from 110 different add-on programs for small-group, interactive learning

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SATURDAY PALMS NEW PRODUCTS, TOOLSGAYLORD AND TECHNIQUES OSCEOLA BALLROOM JANUARY 16 More than 650 different exhibit booths, many launching DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM new products for 2016 SHOW STARTS AT 7:00PM

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START YOUR NAVC CONFERENCE WITH THETake HILARIOUS COMEDY WITH BRIAN REGAN: a look STAND-UP OF LEGENDARY COMIC BRIAN REGAN. at the funny side the world (and our field) With theof perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian has distinguished himself as one of the top stand-up comics around, whose NAVC Conference Opening Ceremony, material is relatable to generations of fans and revered by comedians as the best in the business.

Saturday • Doors open at 6:30 PM Starts at 7:00 PM | Gaylord. Sponsored by Hill’s. ©2015 Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ®/TM Hill’s logo is a registered trademark owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. The NAVC Conference logo is a trademark of Eastern States Veterinary Association, Inc.

BETTER CARE THROUGH COLLABORATION.

CONNECTIONS

KNOWLEDGE

INNOVATION

SKILLS

DISCOVERY

NEW CONNECTIONS Unwind with peers at our many breakfasts, luncheons and Sunday night receptions FREE CONCERT: Get your move on with Sheryl Crow, nine-time Grammy Award winner Monday • Doors open at 7:30 PM • Starts at 8:00 PM Gaylord. Sponsored by Bravecto® and Merck Animal Health.

NAVC IGNITE! The veterinary profession’s version of TED-like Talks** New topics, new speakers, new format Tuesday • 8:00 - 11:15 AM | Marriott ZOOBIQUITY: Bringing Human Science to Animal Medicine Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers, co-authors of Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health, Tuesday • 7:30 PM | Gaylord. Sponsored by Aratana.

*Additional fees apply. **The NAVC and IGNITE! are not affiliated with TED or TEDx.

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TOP 7 REASONS TO ATTEND Feed your passions with world-class CE learning sessions you won’t find anywhere else.

What matters most to you? You’ll find sessions that support you, whether it’s in small animal, large animal, exotic or food animal medicine... or practice and personal success.

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Accelerate your skills and expertise in our add-on sessions.

Make this the year you tackle a new clinical challenge or dive into a valuable, advanced skill through a Hands-on Laboratory, Masterclass and/or Meet the Professor Luncheon.

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Be among the first to hear thought-provoking insights on the future of our profession.

Do you know what Zoobiquity is? Find out, and expand your perspective in our many industry-leading sessions designed to spark fresh thinking about your role in global animal health.

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“ I really enjoyed Fritz Wood’s practice management talk about getting clients in more often.”

—Robert Clark, veterinarian, Lewiston, ME

“ The weather is amazing! I’m not going back home.”

—Teal Summit, veterinarian, Indiana

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It’s Orlando. In January!

Yes, the weather’s a big reason veterinary professionals flock to the NAVC Conference each year.

Sunshine, green grass, flowers, balmy breezes… this winter paradise will revive your outlook.

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“ We just saw an amazing presentation by VetGirl. We particularly enjoyed her tips on the antidote for acetaminophen.”

—Anthony Nieves-Maldonado, veterinary student, Tuskegee University

Demo the latest medical innovations NAVC Conference Exhibit Halls are packed with 650 booths showcasing incredible new solutions for your practice.

Plus, win prizes!

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Meet your professional “idols” Our industry-leading speakers are quite accessible and happy to answer your questions. Plus if you vote for your favorite NAVC Conference Speaker of the Year, you can help contribute to the 2017 program quality.

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Restore your vision and excitement about making a difference for animals in need.

Expect to be moved by this conference, in profound ways.

New inspiration may come from a featured program, a specific session or speaker, or someone you meet during a reception.

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ACCELERATE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH OUR CE “EXTRAS”

Our small-group, interactive Hands-on Laboratories, Masterclasses and Meet the Professor Luncheons sell out every year. Find out why — and secure your spot now!

Learn by doing at our popular and new Hands-on Laboratory courses We provide the expert guidance of seasoned instructors, all the tools and supplies you’ll need, and the time and space so you can learn how to perform specialized procedures on your own. (Fees vary) Hands-on Laboratory sessions include these new topics: • Feline Medicine Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures • Hematology Workshop • New Knotless Techniques for Stabilization of the CCL Deficient Stifle and Orthopedic Examination and First Aid • Stifle Repair: Lateral Stabilization • Urethral Catheterization

Explore real cases in NAVC Masterclasses

Even the field’s most respected leaders have had their skills tested. Discover how top practitioners managed their most unusual or challenging patients in these 2-hour sessions. ($20 fee) Masterclass sessions include these topics and many others: • Avoiding the Twisted Fate of a Bloat: The GDV Masterclass • Crisis Intervention in Pet Pigs • Developing a Dynamic Pet Obesity Program • Making a Budget Work for Your Practice - Move Beyond the Basics • Diagnosis of Pancreatitis - Bad, Better, Best?

Make valuable connections at Meet the Professor Luncheons Both enlightening and intimate, these powerful 90-minute luncheons let you break bread, swap stories and share strategies with leading clinicians and like-minded colleagues. ($35 fee)

Meet the Professor Luncheons include these topics and many others: • Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Nutritional Management • Migrating Foreign Bodies: Effective Tips to Make Them Less Frustrating • Ureters and Urethras: Surgical Options and Outcomes • Optimal Selection of Diagnostic Tests for Patients with GI Disease • Treatment of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma: Let’s Get ‘Em Eating These courses are just a small sample of the NAVC Conference 2016 ancillary CE sessions. For a complete list of available extras, check out our Preliminary Program Guide at NAVC.com/Program.

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Note: Additional fees apply and vary by program. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention, so please register in advance. Preregistration is required. See our Preliminary Program Guide online for current descriptions, dates, time and locations (not all titles were available for the Preliminary Program Guide printing).

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NAVC CONFERENCE 2016: ON TRACK WITH VETERINARY TECHNICIANS What Moves You? That’s what the NAVC Conference 2016 is all about.

An interview with Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM NAVC Conference 2016 Veterinary Technician Program Chair What has been your focus when developing veterinary technician CE tracks and other offerings?

Heather: “My focus was to present three tracks to select from, based on each veterinary technician’s comfort level and experience: • Track 1, Technician Essentials: for newer technicians working in general practice • Track 2, Progressive Knowledge: for experienced technicians looking to gain new skills • Track 3, State of the Art: for advanced technicians and veterinary technician specialists.”

How did you choose the sessions and speakers for these tracks?

Heather: “I asked interested speakers to submit session titles and descriptions. I looked for topics that haven’t been covered recently, and for dynamic speakers. It is important to have a combination of hot topics and dynamic speakers to create excellent sessions.”

Why do you feel this is THE BEST conference for technicians?

Heather: “No other conference provides the level of targeting based on technician experience.

For instance, we’ve expanded our Veterinary Technician Masterclasses covering a diverse range of topics. I am a firm believer in ‘Technicians teaching Technicians,’ and I have accomplished that for 2016!

Every speaker on the technician track is a practicing technician, and a majority are veterinary technician specialists (VTS). Each of the following specialties is represented: • Anesthesia • Behavior • Clinical Pathology • Clinical Practice • Dentistry • Dermatology • Emergency and Critical Care • Equine Visit NAVC.com/Conference/Program for a • Internal Medicine (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology) complete list of veterinary technician sessions • Nutrition • Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy We’re also featuring Veterinary Technician Case Study Presentations again. Technicians submitted their case studies to NAVTA, and a committee selected the top individuals to present at NAVC. The top two NAVC Conference 2015 winners were asked to present in 2016! In addition, this year’s top winners will win a trip to a conference specializing in presentation skills.

All veterinary technicians are invited to the NAVTA Annual Meeting, Town Hall Meeting and Annual Awards (Veterinary Technician of the Year, Student Chapter and Advisor of the Year) on Saturday.”

Will there be a Veterinary Technician Lounge again this year?

Heather: “Yes! The Veterinary Technician Lounge, located in the Marriott Exhibit Hall, is co-sponsored

by NAVTA, Boehringer Ingelheim, IDEXX, and Merial. This is NAVTA’s 35th Anniversary, so we expect to have fun activities in the lounge all week. Be sure to join us there so we can celebrate our profession together!”

Also plan to attend the Veterinary Technician’s Networking Reception on Sunday, sponsored by Merial.

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TAKE IT ALL IN AT THE NAVC CONFERENCE 2016 EXHIBIT HALLS Each year, Conference attendees look forward to visiting our two massive Exhibit Halls to see more than 650 booths, get bags full of exclusive deals and giveaways, and enter to win major prizes.

Look for our Exhibitor List on NAVC.com and plan to enjoy these Conference-only benefits.

Be the first to see new veterinary products Since the NAVC Conference 2016 is the year’s first and largest veterinary event, many companies launch their newest products here.

Get answers on new tools Check out the latest solutions first-hand through live demonstrations, video presentations, samples, cases and special events. Talk directly with manufacturers for in-depth knowledge.

Discover the New Product Gallery Check out 15 exciting new solutions selected by an NAVC-appointed committee to be part of the New Product Gallery showcase. Tap your badge on each product panel to get more information by email.

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Save money with NAVC RealDeals Tucked inside your Conference registration bag is a RealDeals coupon booklet loaded with specials on the items you need. Flip through to find each special and booth location.

Get stamped for valuable NAVC Conference Passport prizes Collect stamps from sponsoring booths and enter to win major prizes, including a Family Disney Vacation, NAVC Conference 2017 Package, Apple Product Package, a car or $10,000!

Scan to win Daily Prize Giveaways During our morning coffee breaks, get your badge scanned in at least two booths so you’re entered into daily prize drawings for two Cirque du Soleil Orlando Tickets, Orlando Dinner Theater tickets for two, an iPad Air 2 and a Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker.

Enjoy free coffee and lunch each day Every morning, you can enjoy a refreshing coffee break. Plus, your Conference badge is pre-loaded each day with lunch money to use at the NAVC Deli located in both halls.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 7 hints to help you move around the NAVC Conference 2016 with ease.

1. Comfort first, style second Wear sneakers so you can make a beeline to the sessions and stay comfortable while walking through the Exhibit Halls, if you’re trying to pack in as much as possible. Plus, bring layers. Some session rooms may be warm while others have full Florida-strength A/C. 2. Hydrate and rejuvenate!

Drink plenty of water and take full advantage of the free coffee and refreshment breaks.

Join a Zumba or Yoga class, visit the many spas and gyms on-site and check out golf or tennis options.

3. Consult the Mobile App and INSIDE NAVC Newspaper throughout the day The NAVC Conference 2016 Mobile App (available November 2015) is your best tool to find speaker bios, locate Exhibit Hall booths and get room-change alerts… while our INSIDE NAVC on-site conference newspaper gives you the backstory on sessions, speakers and announcements. Mobile App is sponsored by Hill’s and Merial.

4. Take the free shuttles Count on taking our free shuttle service to sessions and events in the Gaylord, Marriott and Caribe Royale hotels. Shuttles roll up in front of these hotels every 5 minutes throughout the week. Sponsored by Merial.

5. Give yourself a special Exhibit Hall “pass”

Peak Exhibit Hall hours (coffee breaks and lunchtime) can be crowded. Give yourself a break! Visit during other free times in your schedule to get more quiet one-on-one time.

6. Make reservations Whether you stay on-site or venture out to explore Orlando’s world-class restaurants, call ahead to reserve a table.

Visit NAVC.com/Restaurants for more information on area dining.

7. Round out your experience with a healthy balance of FUN! We recommend balancing your CE schedule with your alumni reception, laughing with peers, dancing at the Finale Party and enjoying an off-site Orlando adventure.

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SAY YES TO ORLANDO IN JANUARY!

It’s the ultimate winter break: a professional reason to take the family away from winter for fun, food and SUN. We know that one of the top reasons people flock to the NAVC Conference is the Orlando location. Not only is it a warm and wonderful getaway from your daily clinical work, it’s a vacation destination for your entire family.

Who doesn’t want to attend the profession’s top CE conference while enjoying Orlando’s many attractions?

When you make your plans to attend the NAVC Conference 2016, be sure to check out these Orlando-area activities.

Conference-area hotels No matter where you stay for your NAVC Conference 2016 experience, you’ll have a chance to enjoy swimming pools, green grass, outdoor fitness and golf (in some venues), spectacular dining and shopping and special amenities that are unique to each hotel.

Exclusive excursions arranged by the NAVC As part of your NAVC Conference 2016 registration, you can add the following off-site Behind the Scenes Tours to your agenda: • Manatee Encounter with other wildlife sightings • Busch Gardens® Animal Care Center & Serengeti Safari® • Homosassa Flats Fishing Adventures • Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park • SeaWorld® Orlando • Just for Kids! Conservation Day Camp at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Local dining The Orlando-Kissimmee region hosts millions of conference and vacation guests each year, and as you can imagine, the dining options are abundant for all cuisines and budgets. For a restaurant list, visit NAVC.com/Restaurants or the on-site information desk.

Local trips on your own to popular attractions Disney World®, Universal Studios, Cirque du Soleil, and many other unique family destinations are minutes away from the NAVC Conference.

Book tickets ahead of time through Hello! Florida and SAVE! Visit NAVC.com/Attractions for details.

Fees apply to exclusive excursions arranged by the NAVC.

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MAKE THE CONNECTIONS THAT MOVE YOU

When you attend the NAVC Conference 2016, you’ll be in the company of more than 16,000 peers. There’s no better place to make meaningful connections for your support, growth and happiness.

Whether you call it your “meetup mother lode,” “super-connected community” or “support network on steroids”… you’ll discover plenty of chances to find like-minded colleagues and discuss what you’re learning, your goals and perhaps even working together. Imagine the possibilities!

NAVC CONFERENCE 2017: WE’RE MOVING! Plan to join us at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, February 4-8, 2017. All sessions in one venue • One Exhibit Hall • No shuttles! • Close to the best Orlando attractions You’ll hear much more about this big move leading up to the NAVC Conference 2017.

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Technician Reception Exhibit Halls

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On-the-go Meetings Fitness Class

5K Fun Run Monday Night Concert

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