What's the Difference? International Dog Health Workshop vs Virtual Dog Health Forum

The Differences...

International Dog Health Workshops (IDHWs)

• In-person, approximately every two years
• Five IDHWs held to date: Sweden (2012); Germany (2015); France (2017); UK (2019); Finland (2024). The 6^th IDHW takes place in Italy in 2026.
• Multiple themes and breakout sessions for in-depth discussion of key issues and development of action items
• Social Events (reception, gala dinner, etc.)
• Exhibitors/Poster Presentations
• Travel Required
• Registration fees apply

2025 Virtual Dog Health Forum

• Online Event
• First-of-its kind Forum in June 2025 Overview and Registration here
• Single stream for all participants, addressing several themes
• Bridge the gap between IDHWs to review progress on action items, refine ongoing work, and prepare for the next IDHW
• No travel required
• No registration fee for 2025 Forum, thanks to Lead Sponsor, Royal Canin

...and the Similarities

Perhaps, most importantly, are the similarities and links between the International Dog Health Workshops and the Virtual Dog Health Forum:

• Participation by key stakeholders representing a diverse range of organizations and audiences from around the world
• Distinguished guest speakers/panelists/facilitators
• Open exchange of ideas and broad variety of perspectives
• Networking and relationship building
• Highlighting the excellent work being done by IPFD and its partners and supporters
• Identifying opportunities for international collaboration ‒ with the aim of enhancing the health and well-being of all dogs worldwide

Quick Links

• Overview and Registration for the Virtual Dog Health Forum, 3-4 June 2025
• "Moving from information and collaboration to action: Report from the 5^th International Dog Health Workshop in Helsinki, June 2024" ‒ a paper published in Companion Animal Health and Genetics
• Information and resources from previous IDHWs: 1^st IDHW  |  2^nd IDHW  |  3^rd IDHW  |  4^th IDHW  |  5^th IDHW
• Questions? Want to get involved? Please contact us at info@ipfdogs.com

"Partners in Dog Health": Group photo from the 5^th IDHW in Helsinki, Finland (June 2024)