Free communication
Veterinary Business Firenze 2026
The objective
This year, for the first time, the Veterinary Business Conference in Florence will feature a dedicated session for Free Communications, with the aim of showcasing and sharing real initiatives that professionals are implementing within their own veterinary practices.
The aim is to share best practices, management innovations, organizational changes, and new services that create a positive impact and can inspire other veterinary clinics.
Who can participate
Professionals working in veterinary facilities (managers, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, practice managers, and administrators).
Professionals working for companies that exclusively provide consulting and services to veterinary clinics.
Registration for the conference is not required to submit a Free Communication. However, selected authors will be required to register, and registration will be free of charge.
What kind of experiences are we looking for?
The presentations should describe initiatives that have led to a tangible improvement in the clinic where they were implemented. Particular consideration will be given to those that meet one or more of the following criteria:
Improvement of the work environment or internal culture
New approaches to organizing meetings, workplace well-being, teamwork, internal culture, and communication.
Process optimization
Operational efficiency, reduced turnaround times, improved workflows, more streamlined protocols, and increased client/patient satisfaction.
Innovation in management or services
New services, tools, procedures, or innovative approaches.
Improving the clinic’s profitability or sustainability
Changes that have generated a positive economic impact or contributed to long-term sustainability.
Measurable impact
Evidence of the change is required, such as data, performance indicators, qualitative results, or feedback from the team or clients.
We are not looking for theoretical concepts or future proposals, but for initiatives that have already been implemented and have produced real results.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a scoring system (on a scale of 1–5 for each item) based on the following criteria:
Relevance to the veterinary sector
Relevance and potential for implementation in other clinics
General interest
Relevance of the topic and its impact on the veterinary community.
Novelty / originality
An innovative approach or creative improvement compared with standard practices.
Clarity and quality of the presentation
Structure, coherence, language, and ability to effectively communicate the experience.
Feasibility and sustainability
Potential to sustain the initiative over time and/or replicate it elsewhere.
In addition, any potential conflicts of interest or ethical considerations will be assessed where relevant.
Selection and presentation at the conference
Presentation requirements
Participants may submit their proposal in one of the following two formats:
Written summary
- Word format or similar.
- Length: 800–1,000 words.
- Language: Italian, English, or Spanish.
Explainer video
- Duration: 2–4 minutes.
- Sufficient quality for playback.
Including:
- Previous situation / identified problem
- Description of the initiative
- How it was implemented (steps, resources, and team members involved)
- Results achieved (quantitative or qualitative)
- Conclusions and recommendations
Submission process
Send an email (and use WeTransfer for videos or large files) to:
Required information to include
- Presentation title
- Name of the author(s)
- Name of the veterinary clinic and city
- Role within the team (optional)
- Contact email address
Submission process
- The email subject line must include: “Free Communications Florence 2026”.
- A confirmation of receipt will be sent to the author.
- The submission deadline is October 31, 2026.
Selected presentations will be presented publicly during the conference.
The content must be original, must not infringe any third-party rights, and must not have been previously presented elsewhere unless this is clearly disclosed.
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