MVCAC

Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
2026-01-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT

Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Lab Technologies Committee
2026-01-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the last Friday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Summer Board Meeting
2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Summer Board Meeting – Thursday, July 30th from 9:00 am to Noon – Virtual

IVM Committee Meeting
2025-12-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm PDT

Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Spring Board Meeting
2026-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Spring Board Meeting (Budget) – Thursday, April 30th from 9:00 am to Noon – Virtual

MVCAC Budget Review Meeting
2026-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Budget Review Meeting – Thursday, April 23rd from 9:00 am to 11 am – Virtual

Legislative Days & Spring Committee Meetings
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11 | Embassy Suites Sacramento, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Legislative Days & Spring Committee Meetings – March 10-11, 2026 Embassy Suites Sacramento

Webinar: Are You ADA Compliant? How to Tackle Website and PDF Accessibility
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Save the date! Time and registration link coming soon!

94th Annual Conference
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-04 | Omni Rancho Las Palmas, 41000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
94th Annual MVCAC Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
One Health, One Fight: Connecting Vector Control to Global Health
Connecting Vector Control to Global Health
February 1-3, 2026 (Board Meeting on 2/4)
Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA
Join us for the reimagined 94th Annual MVCAC Conference, where we unite professionals, researchers, and advocates to advance the mission of One Health. This year’s theme, One Health, One Fight: Connecting Vector Control to Global Health, emphasizes collaborative solutions to protect human, animal, and environmental health in an interconnected world.

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BOOK ROOMS
HIGHLIGHTS
WHY ATTEND
5K RUN/WALK
MORE INFORMATION

Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Stroud, DVM, PhD
We are thrilled to announce Cheryl Stroud, Executive Director of the One Health Commission (OHC), as our plenary speaker! Dr. Stroud, a veterinarian with a PhD in endocrine physiology, brings decades of experience in industry, academia, private practice, and One Health advocacy.
For over 11 years, Dr. Stroud has led the OHC, a globally recognized non-profit dedicated to connecting One Health stakeholders, fostering interdisciplinary teams, and educating communities worldwide. Her leadership has driven initiatives like:

Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET)
One Health Social Sciences Initiative (OHSS)
One Health Education-US (OHE-US)
Gregory D Bossart Memorial Scholarship
Global One Health Day, celebrating its 10th anniversary on November 3, 2026
The Who’s Who Map (view here), showcasing organizations worldwide that champion One Health principles

Dr. Stroud’s keynote will explore how collaboration can amplify One Health efforts, making it the default approach for addressing global health challenges. Expect an inspiring call to action to become force multipliers in vector control and beyond.

Conference Highlights
This year’s conference offers a dynamic program designed to foster learning, networking, and innovation:

Full Program – Explore the symposium, keynotes, talks, and more on the full program here.
NEW! Tuesday Awards & Networking Luncheon NEW this year, our Awards and networking luncheon! Celebrate the achievements of the past year while enjoying a delicious lunch!
Closing Night Event: Enjoy the warm desert evening at our closing celebration, a perfect way to wrap up the conference with fellow attendees.
Wednesday Morning Drone Workshop: Dive into cutting-edge technology with hands-on training in drone applications for vector control. Note: Interested attendees must register for this workshop (limited to the first 30 people). Register ASAP so you don’t miss out on a spot! View the workshop outline/schedule here.
Back by Popular Demand:

Munzy Golf Tournament: Tee off with colleagues (registration required). If you have specific people who you want to golf with, let Jody Morgan at pinegrovemad1@gmail.com know. We will accommodate the best we can!
Outrunning Mosquitoes 5K: Run or walk in this exciting community event (registration required).

Why Attend?
The MVCAC Conference is your opportunity to:

Engage with global leaders in vector control and One Health.
Discover innovative tools and strategies to combat vector-borne diseases.
Build lasting professional connections in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

Register Today!
Secure your spot now: Register here
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative event that bridges vector control with global health. Join us in Rancho Mirage for an unforgettable experience!

Hotel Information
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM
Reservation Cut-Off Date: January 9, 2026, or once the room block fills up, whichever comes first
Hotel Cancellation: Please refer to your hotel confirmation for cancellation policies; MVCAC policy is that the one-night deposit will not be refunded unless approved by MVCAC staff
Discounted resort charge is $20.00 plus tax per room per night. Self-parking is complimentary; valet parking is $30.00 plus tax per vehicle per night.
10% discount on Spa services and Golf.
The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort has a resort services charge, which includes Complimentary Premier Wi-Fi, and access to Splashtopia waterpark & Conchilla Valley pool.

5k Volunteers Needed

Conference planning is underway for 2026 and we are in need of a volunteer to join our committee! Awesome energy is needed to help make our “Outrunning Mosquitoes” race a swat-tastic success. This volunteer is essential for the day of the event to help direct runners, keep time and make sure we have enough volunteers on the course. You are a vital part of this fun and unique event. Reach out to Kristi in the MVCAC office (kmaryman@amgroup.us) to help us make this race a bite-free blast!

Questions? Please reach out to Meeting Manager, Kristi Maryman at kmaryman@amgroup.us

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Paper Form

Book a Hotel Room
Deadline: 1/9/2026

Exhibitor Prospectus
Exhibitor Registration

Program
2026 Agenda

Call for Papers and Posters
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Call for Speakers
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Contact Meeting Manager
Kristi Maryman
