AWC — the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference — is a professional development and leadership event created to support, inspire, and connect women across all sectors of agriculture and food, including veterinarians and veterinary technologists.

Here’s how AWC brings unique value to veterinary professionals:

🌾 1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits

🤝 2. Networking Beyond the Clinic
Veterinary professionals often work in silos, but agriculture is a networked industry. AWC gives vets access to:

Producers, agribusiness leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
Opportunities to connect with current and potential clients.
Partnerships that can expand your practice’s reach and reputation in the ag community.

💬 3. Conversations About Real-Life Challenges
AWC sessions explore topics that directly affect veterinarians and technicians:

Managing stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
Building leadership and communication skills to navigate difficult conversations.
Balancing career demands with personal well-being and family life.
Advocating for yourself and your team in high-pressure environments.

🚀 4. Personal and Professional Empowerment
Beyond clinical practice, AWC helps vets:

Gain confidence in leadership roles.
Strengthen business and management skills.
Learn tools to support both their own mental health and that of their colleagues and clients.
Leave with renewed motivation and a network of like-minded professionals who “get it.”

💡 5. A Broader Perspective on Agriculture
Veterinarians are integral to animal health and food safety — but AWC broadens the lens:

It highlights how veterinary work connects to sustainability, ag policy, animal welfare, and global food systems.
It deepens understanding of the full ecosystem in which vets operate, from farm to fork.

In short:
AWC helps veterinarians strengthen their leadership, mental health, and business skills, while connecting them with the broader agricultural community — all while earning CPD credit. It’s a place to recharge, refocus, and reignite your passion for your profession and the people it serves.