The 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference runs September 24–27, 2026, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center. If you want a hotel near the FelineVMA meeting that still puts you on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is 4.2 miles from the venue — about 10 minutes by car or rideshare.
FelineVMA is the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, the organization many veterinary professionals still search as AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners). Four days of CE, workshops, and a pre-conference day is a long stretch on your feet. A beach hotel 10 minutes from Eisenhower Boulevard gives you a commute you can repeat and a place to recover that does not feel like another exhibit hall.
About the 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference
- Event: 2026 FelineVMA Annual Conference (Feline Veterinary Medical Association; formerly AAFP)
- Theme: Whiskers and Wisdom: Senior Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, & Latest Feline Innovations
- Dates: September 24–27, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday)
- Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Who it is for: Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, students, and other feline-focused veterinary professionals
- Organizer site: catvets.com
- Registration: catvets.com/conference2026
Thursday, September 24 is pre-conference day (separate registration). The main conference runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. FelineVMA has been clear that Sunday is not a throwaway travel day — book a later flight so you do not skip the closing sessions.
Highlights: up to 33 CE credits; three-day technician track; Feline Veterinarian Bootcamp; hands-on workshops; Lunch & Learns; on-demand access to most sessions after the meeting (not a live stream). Confirm agenda and rates on catvets.com.
FelineVMA contracted Omni Fort Lauderdale as headquarters and Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina as a second block. Those hotels have flagged tight inventory, including Thursday, September 24. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is not the official room block. We are the beach alternative: 4.2 miles from the same convention center.
Why Stay at Cambria for FelineVMA
Close to Broward County Convention Center
Cambria is at 2231 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. The convention center is 4.2 miles away, about 10 minutes by car or rideshare. This is Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach on North Ocean Boulevard, not the Cambria in Dania Beach. Confirm 2231 N Ocean Blvd when you book. See also hotels near Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.
Beach recovery after CE days
- About a 3-minute walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Rooftop pool and sun deck
- Dinner at Gesaria Restaurant on site
- Fitness center
- Valet parking; confirm rates at the front desk
Gesaria posted hours: breakfast 7:00 AM–10:30 AM, dinner 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, happy hour 4:00 PM–6:00 PM. Confirm at check-in.
Rooms for a four-night CE trip
Rooms and suites include king and two-queen options, balcony rooms, accessible rooms, and suites. Book direct for the lowest rate guarantee, member-only rates, and Choice Privileges points. Members save 7%. For a private dinner or recap, see meetings and events (Melina Ballroom and 1,500+ sq ft; catering through Gesaria).
Getting There From the Hotel
Plan about 10 minutes by car or rideshare from 2231 N Ocean Blvd to 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. We do not currently advertise a dedicated conference shuttle. Flying into FLL: about 8 miles, roughly 20 minutes.
Stay Tips for FelineVMA Week
- Check-in / checkout: 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
- Teams: Call 754-243-7650 for multiple rooms
- Pets: Not allowed. Service animals under the ADA are a separate matter; call in advance.
- Do not skip Sunday. Book later flights.
How far is Cambria from the FelineVMA 2026 venue?
4.2 miles from the convention center at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd — about 10 minutes by car or rideshare.
Is this the official FelineVMA hotel?
No. FelineVMA lists Omni Fort Lauderdale as headquarters and Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina as a contracted hotel. Cambria is a Fort Lauderdale Beach option 4.2 miles from the same convention center.
Is FelineVMA the same as the AAFP conference?
Yes in lineage. AAFP rebranded as FelineVMA in 2024. The 2026 Fort Lauderdale meeting is the FelineVMA Annual Conference.
Does Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach allow pets?
No. Pets are not allowed. Call 754-243-7650 if traveling with a service animal.
Is there a shuttle to the convention center?
We do not currently advertise a dedicated shuttle. Most guests use rideshare or taxi. Plan about 10 minutes.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM. Call 754-243-7650 if a session conflicts.
Book Your FelineVMA Stay
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
2231 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Call 754-243-7650 or check availability.
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