Sponsorship Information and Opportunities

Available Sponsorship for 2025 Seminars and 2026 Annual Conference

Sponsorship opportunities are subject to change. When possible, renewing sponsors have the first opportunity to reserve their sponsorship type for 2025-2026.

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) holds one of the largest veterinary conventions in the Upper Midwest and is one of the top in the country. Our dedicated committees together with MVMA staff continue to bring top quality educational speakers to Minnesota and provide a social venue that draws high attendance. Corporate sponsorship is needed to afford the quality of education veterinarians need and desire and they appreciate your commitment to their profession. We are committed to giving our corporate sponsors the benefits and recognition they deserve for their generous sponsorship. Benefits your company will receive through corporate sponsorship are shown in the chart below as well as other non-tangible benefits that include:

• Exposure to a targeted constituent group
• Corporate Goodwill
• Brand Recognition
• Increased Impressions
• Mobile App recognition

The sponsorship opportunities available are shown with estimated sponsorship levels. Your sponsor benefits are listed in the sponsors' benefits table below and will change according to the dollar amount of your total annual sponsorship. Please call Nicole at the MVMA office at (651) 645-7533 or email [email protected]; she will be available to discuss various sponsorship opportunities with you. Don't wait, these sponsorship opportunities are limited and are available on a first-come first-served basis.

The following benefits are given to all Annual Conference sponsors:

• Recognition by session moderator when applicable
• Recognition via signage at appropriate location(s)
• Sponsor ribbons for all attending representatives
• Recognition in the MVMA's newsletter, conference website and app
• Top Choice for booth selection
• Exhibit Booth Signage recognition
• Opportunity to place an insert in attendee bags (need inserts by January 13, 2026)
• Recognition in logo slideshow presentation when appropriate
• Recognition in Program Book

- note that 2^nd or 3^rd choices are given only when higher-level sponsor already takes 1^st choice

Opportunities are Limited - Act Now
Call the MVMA and speak with Nicole for sponsorship availability, 651-645-7533 or [email protected].

2026 Annual Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 28–Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Hilton Minneapolis

Opportunities Available 

Keynotes (keynotes are 50-minutes in length with no competing CE offered at the same time)
Thursday Opening Keynote from 8:00 am-8:50 am-$3,000
Thursday Just in Time Lunch from 1:00 pm-1:50 pm-$3,000
Saturday Closing Keynote from 12:45 pm-1:35 pm-$3,000

Coffee Chats (chats are 50-minutes in length with no competing CE offered at the same time)
Friday from 7:30–8:20 a.m. -THANK YOU MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
Saturday from 7–7:50 a.m. -THANK YOU ZOETIS

Attendee Bags or Portfolios: $5,000
This reusable 8.5x11 portfolio-style packet contains attendee materials and is given to each participant upon arrival.
Benefits: Sponsor logo printed alongside MVMA logo on front of packet; displayed at registration desk; plus all gold level benefits listed above.

Headshot Lounge: $5,000
Everyone needs a headshot, from veterinarians and technicians who want to show clients who they are, to students updating their resumes, and speakers looking to refresh their bios.
Benefits: Sponsor logo on headshot lounge signage; plus, all silver level benefits listed above.

Lanyards: THANK YOU TOTAL PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GROUP
Badge lanyards worn by all on-site attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers to gain access to the event.
Benefits: Sponsor logo printed on lanyards along with MVMA logo; plus all silver level benefits listed above

Mothers' Room: $1,000
With women comprising most of the veterinary field, it’s vital to offer accommodations for nursing mothers to ensure they feel comfortable attending the Annual Meeting. This sponsorship shows you care about this growing segment of the profession.
Benefits: Provide safe space, beverages, snacks and storage space for nursing mothers; sponsor logo in room; plus all bronze-level benefits listed above

Pens: $2,000
Provide to all onsite attendees.
Benefits: Sponsor logo on pens; plus all bronze-level benefits listed above

Educational Program Partner: $500–$5,000
Play a major role in the continuing education of veterinarians.  

Current Topics and Speakers for Concurrent Sessions
(each speaker speaks for six (6) 50-minute sessions unless other wise noted)
Thursday, January 29
Cutting Edge - OPEN
Immunology/Vaccines -Richard B. Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM & ACVPM (Hon)-THANK YOU BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Exotics-Reptiles - OPEN
Bovine -  OPEN

Friday, January 30
Internal Medicine (Oncology) -Alycen Lundberg Ford, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology),North Shore Veterinary Hospital,-OPEN
Surgery - OPEN
Integrated Medicine -Mari LaMoore, DVM, Lake County Veterinary Clinics-OPEN
Bovine -  OPEN
Equine - OPEN

Saturday, February 1
Endocrinology - OPEN
Anesthesia -Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA, University of Arizona-OPEN
Dermatology -Jason Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD, Iowa State University-THANK YOU ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH

Practice Management (3 days)
Thursday  - OPEN
Friday - OPEN
Saturday - Thank You MVMA Supporting Members!

Friday Night Exhibitor Reception Drink Tickets-$2000/100 tickets
Drink tickets designed with your logo along with Program Book, App and Signage recognition

Beverage Break: $1,500
Help attendees wet their whistle with complimentary coffee, tea, water and soda served daily in high-traffic areas.
Benefits: Sponsor logo on beverage area signage on your sponsored day(s); plus all silver level benefits listed above.
Thursday-OPEN
Friday-OPEN
Saturday-OPEN

Create Your Own Sponsorship - $????
Work with the MVMA to create your own attention-getting sponsorship that enhances your goals. 

Benefits specific to Academy and Fall Staff Seminars

• Display table at seminar location
• Three (3) complimentary registrations (live and/or online)
• Link to company's website on mvma.org seminar specific webpage
• Recognition in registration materials and signage at seminar 
• Recognition in welcome slides and up to 5 personalized slides  
• Insert opportunity in attendee packet
• Opportunity to moderate the session

Academy Seminar - Thursday, September 11 - THANK YOU MINNESOTA VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Practical Cardiology for Everyday Practice
Darcy Adin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Small Animal Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Fall Staff Seminar - Thursday, November 13 - OPEN
Behavior
Sameera Nalla, DVM, Clinical Behavior Resident
Animal Behavior Wellness Center

Sponsorship opportunities are subject to change. Current Annual Meeting sponsors have the first opportunity to reserve their sponsorship type for the next year.