The 11th FASAVA Congress was held on 27th, 28th, and 29th October 2023 at Hotel Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was proudly hosted by Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM).
Proudly Creating History
It was the first time any global congress event was ever held in India in the history of veterinary education for companion pet practitioners. This grand event was attended by 1309 vet participants who were leading vets across India and Asia. This was the biggest small animal vet educational event ever held in India.
FASAVA Extravaganza: A Spellbinding Affair of Veterinary Excellence
The 11th FASAVA Congress had 7 streams and a total of 132 lectures spanning over 3 days. There were record total of 41 world class speakers all over the globe and from India and who covered various important topics in small animal practice covering a wide range from Emergency and Critical Care, CBVD, Cardiology, Dermatology, Exotic Animal medicine, Gynaecology, Imaging and Feline medicine. A large animal stream was held for the first time at a FASAVA Congress in Mumbai.
At the inaugural function, Chief Guest of Congress, Dr Umesh Chandra Sharma Sir, (President – Veterinary Council of India) guided all participants about responsibility and challenges in front of the veterinary world. He explained the importance of ‘One Health’ for all of us. He congratulated PPAM for organizing the committee for such an incredible event.
PPAM President, Dr Dhananjay Bapat, in Presidential Note, offered a warm welcome to all participants and sponsors. He mentioned that the organizing committee has worked hard to arrange best in class speakers for every stream as per the feedback given in the past by all participants.
FASAVA Executive Board member & FASAVA CPD Director (Asia) – Dr Jairam Ramani, FASAVA President – Dr Mathew Retchford, FASAVA Secretary – Dr Gopinathan Gangadharan and all board members and Key Committee members of FASAVA were present at this iconic event and all of them actively participated in smooth execution of this historic Pan-Asian Veterinary Congress.
Convergence of Innovation and Expertise
The 11th FASAVA Congress was generously powered by leading brands in the companion care industry. PPAM appreciates them wholeheartedly.
Poster presentation contest was conducted during the scientific sessions of congress. Many participants actively participated and won the awards for best posters. All the scientific sessions, lectures, interactive sessions were well attended by participants and extremely positive feedback was received as per the quality of content, selection of topics and speakers for this mega event were concerned.
On the final day evening, at the conclusion of congress, PPAM Organizing Secretary, Dr Makarand Chavan offered vote of thanks. He thanked all participants, sponsors, FASAVA Executive Board.
Platinum Sponsor – Drools, Royal Canin, Mars.
Gold Sponsor – SavaVet, Zoetis.
Silver Sponsor – PCIN, MSD, Farmina.
Bronze Sponsor – Intas, Vivaldis, Wiggles.
Along with them, a total of more than 50 corporate sponsors supported this congress to make it a successful event. More than 400 participants from industry attended and displayed various pet products in the exhibit area. All participants enjoyed the stall visits and learned about quality products towards best interest of pet care.
Epic Moments at FASAVA
The Executive Board of FASAVA announced one of the most prestigious awards – FASAVA – Hills Practitioner of the year 2023. This award was won by Dr Yong Wei Hung, from Taiwan.
Event partner – Team VAMA and all Member associations affiliated to FSAPAI.
He thanked all 25 members of PPAM Organizing committee and office bearers of PPAM – Dr Hitesh Swali (PPAM Treasurer), Dr Anil Vade (PPAM Joint Secretary), Dr Nihar Jayakar (PPAM Joint Treasurer) and Dr Sunita Patel (Head- Scientific committee).
Taking the Legacy Forward
Forthcoming events were announced as – Next event, The 12th FASAVA Congress will be held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from 19 – 21 July 2024.
Next FSAPAI – WSAVA CE will be held on 26th, 27th, and 28th April 2024 at Adlux Convention Centre, Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala, India.
All participants were cordially invited for another opportunity to learn and enjoy next year.