General Information
AETA & CETA/ACTE are excited to return to Canada in 2024! The Joint Convention Committee invites you to join us at the scenic Westin Harbour Castle on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario.
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The committee is putting together a program packed with excellent continuing education opportunities, fun social events, and an exhibit hall full of our trusted, returning industry partners and exciting new partners!
The scientific program will kick off on Thursday, October 17 with two pre-conference seminars. Pre-conference seminar one will follow the same engaging break-out group format as 2023, aimed at discussing various scenarios that pertain to all aspects of IVF and conventional embryo production. Pre-conference seminar two is a small ruminant embryo transfer hands-on wet lab at the Toronto Royal Agricultural Fair Grounds hosted by Dr. Lynn Tait of OC Flock Management. Space will be limited so be ready to register early!
The general session will be filled with engaging speakers providing valuable research and practical discussion. Download the draft program for more information!
- Dr. Pedro Fontes will present on the Utilization of Doppler Ultrasonography in Evaluating Recipient CL’s
- Dr Sofia Ortega will discuss her research on the Paternal Impacts of Embryo Development
- Dr. Paul Fricke will review the concept of the High Fertility Cycle and Body Condition Score Change and Reproduction
- Dr. Jamie Stewart will cover Modified Live Vaccines and Cattle Fertility in ET Programs, as well as Biosecurity Consideration with Cooperator Herds
- Physical Therapist Scott Uhlenhake will engage our members in a discussion focusing on Preventing Injuries in ET Practitioners
- Dr. Ricardo Chebel will discuss Reproduction in the Era of Genomics and Automation
- Dr. Jeremy Block will present on Potential Opportunities to Improve In Vitro Embryo Production
- Dr. Marc-André Sirard will present on Epigenetic Legacy from Parents and Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Effects on Embryos and Ensuing Animals
- Many more exciting additions to the program to come!
Thursday evening’s pre-conference social will include a private evening at the historic Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame is home to Stanley Cup and the finest collection of hockey artifacts in the world with incredible interactive exhibits and catering to keep us entertained and well-fed throughout the evening.
Annual returning events include Thursday’s golf tournament, Friday’s banquet with live entertainment, poster session, practitioner tips, and the Student/Technician Session and much more!
We look forward to seeing you in Toronto in October!
Dr. Justin Kristjansson, CETA Convention Chair
Dr. Matt Bartlett, AETA Convention Chair
Registration
Registration is now open for the in-person AETA-CETA/ACTE Joint Annual Meeting held from October 17-19 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, ON, Canada!
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The meeting will take place at the Westin Harbour Castle in beautiful downtown Toronto! Rooms are filling up fast so secure your stay now.
The program is packed with exciting, relevant content and have been submitted (but not yet approved for 12.25 RACE CEs). There are also two pre-conference session that have been submitted (but not yet approved for 3 RACE CEs each).
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Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission has closed for 2024! Thank you to everyone who is participating. The committee is reviewing submissions for the poster session.
Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the annual meeting with dedicated poster session times; as printed abstracts in the meeting proceedings; and as a PDF of the poster in the AETA Newsletter: A Closer Look.
Exhibits and Sponsorships
Because the meeting is being held in Canada, CETA is handing these details in 2024. Please reach out to CETA using the information below.
Canadian Embryo Transfer Association
Phone: 519-758-6806
Email: ceta.acte@gmail.com
Box 331, 34 Main St. N. St. George, ON
Scientific Program
The Convention Planning Committee is hard at work putting the program together - download the draft program now and check back for more updates!
2024 AETA Student Scholarship
Congratulations to the 2024 Student Scholarship recipients!
Michaiah Galvin - Purdue University
Audrey Heidt - Oklahoma State University
Tatiane Maia - University of Florida
Natalia Picoli Folchini - The Ohio State University
Sierra Shelit - Kansas State University
Molly Smith - University of Georgia
Dallas Soffa - Texas A&M University
Arslan Tariq - University of Florida
Troy Todd - Purdue University
Casey Whitehouse - Atlantic Veterinary College