Overview: IPFD Virtual Dog Health Forum - June 2025

IPFD is hosting its first-ever Virtual Dog Health Forum in June – the midway point between last year’s 5^th International Dog Health Workshop
in Helsinki and the 6^th IDHW in Bologna, Italy, in 2026 – to continue discussions on key issues in dog health and well-being and
identify new opportunities for international collaboration.

If you were unable to join us in Helsinki, this will be a great opportunity to connect, share, and get involved!

Tuesday, 3^rd June & Wednesday, 4^th June 2025 (Online)
11am-3:15pm (EDT) / 16:00-20:15 (UTC)^*
 

^*Times subject to change

With the generous support of our Lead Sponsor:  

Registration
Coming Soon

Overview
IPFD welcomes key stakeholders in the dog world ‒ including the same brilliant thought leaders who led discussions at the 5^th International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) in Helsinki, Finland ‒ to join us for our 2025 Virtual Dog Health Forum.

Building upon the momentum from the 5^th IDHW, the Forum will facilitate ongoing conversations on key issues in dog health and well-being, refocus collaborative work on action items from the Helsinki workshop, and set the stage for the 6^th IDHW in Bologna, Italy in 2026 (co-hosted by IPFD Contributing Partner, Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) ‒ the Italian Kennel Club).

The Forum theme, ‘Bridging the Gap’, embodies three concepts:

• Maintaining our momentum throughout the two years between the between 5^th and 6^th IDHWs
• Sharing perspectives and expertise between stakeholder groups on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and other regions around the globe
• Finding common ground among the diverse views and priorities in the dog community and identifying opportunities for international collaboration ‒ with the aim of enhancing the health and well-being of all dogs worldwide

Forum Objectives
The main objectives of the 2025 Virtual Dog Health Forum are to:

• Continue the promotion of collaboration and networking throughout our global community
• Continue the streams of conversation across the themes from the 5^th IDHW and other emerging issues in the dog world
• Review the outcomes from the 5^th IDHW and summarize the work done to date
• Set new targets/milestones for work to be completed before the in-person IDHW in 2026
• Secure commitments by individual contributors and organizations to help IPFD carry out this important work

Target Audiences

• Committed, health-conscious dog breeders (and owners)
• Kennel and breed clubs (national and regional) and associated health committees, breeding advisors, etc.
• Veterinarians and veterinary care providers, veterinary organizations
• Canine authorities
• Researchers/educational institutions/students
• Pet industry product/service providers (e.g., genetic test providers, food manufacturers, insurers)
• Other non-profit canine health/welfare associations/organizations

Forum Program
Coming Soon

Speakers
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact us for details.

Questions?
Please contact us at info@ipfdogs.com

Stay tuned for updates!