The annual edition of the Veterinary Big Data Stakeholder Forum is scheduled for 10 November 2026, as part of the implementation of the EU veterinary big data strategy.

Why does it matter
Data and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), offer new opportunities to support regulatory decision-making, animal health and public health.

Building on previous years, this event takes a veterinary lens to look at real-world challenges and applications in the use of data and AI.

What participants will learn
Participants will gain insights into:

• practical applications of data and AI;
• experiences and case studies from regulators, industry and academia;
• opportunities and challenges related to the use of veterinary data;
• future developments under the Veterinary Data Strategy.

This year’s forum will also mark the launch of the public consultation on the next phase of the Veterinary Data Strategy, building on the European Veterinary Big Data Strategy 2022-2027.

Who should attend
The forum is open to representatives of:

• European and international regulatory authorities;
• veterinary practitioners;
• the animal health industry;
• small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
• trade associations;
• academia.