Three days of scientific sessions in thoracic imaging, avian & exotic medicine, surgery and cardiology — plus hands-on workshops — hosted by the Awadh Pet Practitioners' Association (APPA-UP).
📍 Ramada by Wyndham, Lucknow Hotel & Convention Center, Lucknow — India
Organised by FSAPAI · Hosted by APPA-UP
Warm greetings from the Awadh Pet Practitioner's Association (APPA-UP). It gives us immense pleasure and pride to invite you to the 25th WSAVA Continuing Education (CE) India and 18th FSAPAI National Symposium, scheduled from 30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel & Convention Centre, Lucknow — India.
This prestigious event brings together veterinary professionals, academicians, clinicians and researchers from across India and around the world to share the latest developments in small animal practice — scientific sessions covering thoracic imaging, surgery, avian medicine & exotic emergencies, hands-on workshops, and a cultural evening celebrating the heritage of Lucknow.
Adding to the spiritual charm, Lucknow — the old Awadh, City of Nawabs — is blessed with proximity to the sacred cities of Ayodhya and Varanasi. We look forward to welcoming you for an experience of learning, leisure and lasting memories.
A global community of more than 390,000 veterinarians drawn from 113 member associations, working to advance companion animal health, welfare and continuing education worldwide.
Federation of Small Animal Practitioners Associations of India — registered under the Societies Registration Act XII of 1860, and the apex body of India's small animal veterinary associations, affiliated to WSAVA.
Awadh Pet Practitioner's Association – Uttar Pradesh: an Indian professional organisation for small-animal veterinarians, proudly hosting this year's national symposium in Lucknow.
Sessions in thoracic imaging, avian & exotic medicine, soft-tissue surgery and cardiology — followed by a full day of hands-on workshops on 2nd November.
International and national experts in diagnostic imaging, avian medicine, surgery, tissue engineering, cardiology and exotic-animal care.
Diagnostic imaging & thoracic radiology — Professor of Practice with 6 teaching awards and 100+ peer-reviewed articles.
Avian behaviour & welfare — founder of the parrot walks/picnics and the 5-step behavioural protocol.
Soft-tissue & orthopaedic surgery — pioneer of the ADMIT PIN implant, 165 research articles, 43 PG students mentored.
Veterinary cardiology & echocardiography — first Indian vet invited as an international cardiology speaker.
Tissue engineering & surgery — 150+ research articles and a design patent in urinary catheters.
Exotic-animal medicine & surgery — dentistry and orthopaedics in non-traditional pets.
All fees are inclusive of accommodation unless noted. Register early to lock in the lowest rate — and receive free VIP Darshan at Ram Mandir.
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A 5-star, 10-acre property on Kanpur Road (NH-27) in Junabganj — approximately 10 km from Lucknow Airport (Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Amausi). Widely recognised as a premier convention centre in Uttar Pradesh with extensive event spaces.
Lucknow sits within reach of some of India's most revered heritage and pilgrimage destinations — a rare chance to combine CE with culture.
The Grand Ram Mandir — Nagara-style architecture, 161 ft tall, built in pink Rajasthani sandstone without iron or steel.
The 1784 Turkish Gate and the Bhul Bhulaiya maze — Awadhi architecture at its most iconic, minutes from the venue.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the banks of the Ganga — golden spires and the newly built Kashi Corridor.
The eternal symbol of love — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir and ISKCON Vrindavan — devotion on the banks of the Yamuna.
Built without iron beams in 1780–84 — the grand Asfi Mosque, courtyards, step-wells and royal Nawabi tombs.