Fetch, a dvm360 conference 2026
Event Date
September 17–19, 2026
Location
National Harbor, MD
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryFetch National Harbor is a veterinary continuing education (CE) conference produced by dvm360, held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just minutes from Washington, DC. The 2026 edition carries the theme "The Music That Moves You," celebrating the people and passions that keep veterinary professionals in motion. Fetch faculty are clinicians, scientists, and brilliant professionals who are also deeply caring educators, delivering immersive, inclusive, practical, and applicable medical education.
The conference is designed for entire veterinary teams — veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and support staff — seeking practical, practice-ready skills they can apply immediately. Attendees can build their skills from 75+ veterinary CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks, all structured for small-classroom, personalized learning.
Beyond the classroom, Fetch blends serious education with community and fun, from an active exhibit hall to networking receptions and learning games. Fetch positions itself as perfectly balanced — the right location, size, and industry-wide access, with an intimate environment for learning from world-class faculty. It is a strong choice for practitioners in the Mid-Atlantic region looking to earn CE while reconnecting with why they entered the profession.
Show Highlights
- 75+ CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks, designed for small-classroom, team-focused learning.
- New 30-minute, 0.5-credit sessions so attendees can learn twice as much in a one-hour block.
- Hands-on labs that move learning "from 1D to 3D," including: Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (Introducing MMP), Patella Luxation (Introducing RidgeStop), and The GP Ophthalmologist Workshop sponsored by Vetlumina.
- Mentor-led, practice-ready CE delivered through face-to-face interaction and one-on-one conversations with expert faculty.
- An engaging exhibit hall, networking receptions, learning games, and wellbeing activities.
- RACE-approved CE: dvm360 is a recognized CE provider of RACE-approved programs, and its conferences have historically been RACE-approved.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the official Fetch National Harbor event page via the "Register Now" link. dvm360 offers a variety of pricing depending on when you book and which package you choose; specific pricing is listed on each conference's registration page.
Registration includes access to educational sessions (including keynotes and sponsored programs), the exhibit hall, digital proceedings provided by the faculty, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and receptions; hands-on labs and offsite events may require separate registration or fees.
Key notes:
- You can register up to 10 people per ticket type in a single transaction, then complete individual details or transfer tickets to each attendee.
- To add a hands-on lab to an existing registration, use a different email address from your main registration and complete each lab registration separately.
- Guest and exhibit-hall passes are not offered at National Harbor — anyone attending in any capacity must be a paid registrant.
- Cancellation: Registrations may be cancelled for a full refund less a $100 service charge; the National Harbor cancellation deadline is August 18, 2026.
History
Fetch is a long-running veterinary CE conference brand produced by dvm360, which rotates among several U.S. host cities each year. The 2026–2027 Fetch calendar includes conferences in Charlotte, Nashville, Kansas City, National Harbor, and Long Beach. The National Harbor event is a successor to the former Fetch Coastal conference previously held in Atlantic City, with the official site noting to "all our friends from Fetch Coastal in Atlantic City" that getting to National Harbor is just as easy. Specific founding-year details were not published on the sources reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Fetch National Harbor 2026 held?
Fetch National Harbor takes place September 17-19, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745, just minutes from Washington, DC.
Who should attend Fetch National Harbor?
The conference is designed for the entire veterinary team — including veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and support staff — seeking practical, practice-ready continuing education. It offers 75+ CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks in a small-classroom format.
How do I register, and what does registration include?
Register online through the official Fetch National Harbor event page. Registration includes access to educational sessions and keynotes, sponsored programs, the exhibit hall, digital faculty proceedings, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and receptions; hands-on labs and offsite events may require separate fees.
Is there a registration cancellation deadline?
Yes. Registrations can be cancelled for a full refund less a $100 service charge, and the cancellation deadline for National Harbor is August 18, 2026. All cancellations must be made in writing by email.
What are the parking and airport options at the venue?
On-site self-parking at the Gaylord National is $50 per day and valet is $75 per day. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National (about a 15-minute drive), with Dulles about 45 minutes and BWI about 50 minutes away.
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