MVCAC

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

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-07-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
July 24, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

IVM Committee Meeting
2026-07-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm PDT

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Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT

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Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-06-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
June 26, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Lab Technologies Committee
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the last Friday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
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Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-05-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
May 15, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Spring Board Meeting
2026-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Spring Board Meeting (Budget) – May 7th from 9:00 am to Noon – Virtual

Budget Review Meeting
2026-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Thursday, April 30th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am – 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

California Mosquito Awareness Week
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-25
Save the Date – More information coming soon!

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-04-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
April 17, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
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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
Register:
Click here to register online
Hotel Booking Information:
Click here to book online
Agenda:
Click here to download and view the agenda (with Zoom link for Wednesday, March 11 Committee Meetings)
Booking deadline is February 20, 2026
Click here to view the MVCAC Legislative Day Website for more information

Join us for a MVCAC Legislative Day Training Call
Time: Mar 4, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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MVCAC Legislative Day Training Call
2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us for a MVCAC Legislative Day Training Call
Time: Mar 4, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Webinar: Are You ADA Compliant? How to Tackle Website and PDF Accessibility
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
February 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Register here
This educational session with CivicPlus will provide an overview of ADA digital accessibility requirements for public agencies, with a focus on websites and attached documents.
Attendees will learn:

How recent DOJ guidance impacts districts and public agencies
The timeline for ADA compliance and key deadlines to plan around
How accessibility requirements apply to PDFs and other posted documents
What costs typically look like to achieve and maintain compliance
Practical next steps to stay current with ADA website and document accessibility

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-02-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
February 20th, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

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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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 – If you’re using a laptop or desktop you can also use this link to access our website to view the schedule.
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.

Registration
Pre-Registration is now CLOSED
Registration is available on-site at the conference – Click here to view the registration form
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
The hotel booking deadline for this event has passed.

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

Registration is available on-site at the conference – Click here to view the registration form

The Hotel Booking Deadline for the group rate has passed.

Exhibitor Prospectus
Pre-Registration for exhibitors is now CLOSED
Registration is available on-site at the conference

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