International Summit July 22-24 Halifax
Veterinary
Summit 2027
July 22-24
Halifax
Veterinary Cardiology & Ultrasound on Canada’s Atlantic Coast
Three days of world-class veterinary cardiology and ultrasound education on the Halifax waterfront.
July 22–24th, 2027 at the Harbourfront Marriott.
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EARN 14 CE CREDITS
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Halifax is one of the best, small conference cities in North America. Its walkable waterfront is built around exactly the kind of SonoPath hospitality that makes a CE trip feel like a reward instead of an obligation. The Harbourfront Marriott sits directly on the boardwalk, just minutes from the Halifax Citadel, the Public Gardens, Pier 21, and a downtown where nearly everything worth seeing is within a 15-minute walk.
Join four internationally respected voices in veterinary medicine for three days of focused education, meaningful discussions, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues who share your curiosity. Find inspiration where the tide turns incardiac care.
Then, step outside.
Walk the harbour. Eat Atlantic seafood. Explore Nova Scotia.
Stay
Halifax Harbourfront Marriott — book your room in the SonoPath block
Walk
Learn from the world's best, including veterinary diagnostic imaging specialists.
See
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Public Gardens, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (the host of our final evening Gala)
Taste
Fresh Atlantic seafood, East Coast oysters, and a craft brewery scene concentrated within walking distance of the hotel
Fly In
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is only 2 hours from NYC airports, 7 hours from London Heathrow, and an 8-hour flight from Vienna (our Summit host city in 2026)
Outside the Lecture Room:
Kick off at Little Fish
Closing Gala at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
The SonoPath International Summit 2027
A Deep Dive into the Heart
The 2027 SonoPath International Summit will explore the evolving relationship between veterinary cardiology and diagnostic ultrasound.
Learn from the People who Wrote the Book (literally)
About the Schedule
Three days of cardiology, packed with practical insight, real-world cases, and the kind of clinical conversations that make you rethink what you see on the screen.
From feline cardiomyopathies and canine heart disease to portosystemic shunts, pulmonary hypertension, congenital defects, and thromboembolic disease, dive into the cases and conditions that challenge even experienced clinicians.
Learn how to sharpen your echo technique, recognize common mimics, avoid diagnostic pitfalls, and turn ultrasound findings into confident next steps. With case-based quizzes, expert-led discussions, and a point-counterpoint panel on cardiology controversies, this is education designed to keep you thinking—not just taking notes.
Come ready to learn, question, debate, and leave with practical tools you can bring straight back to your patients.
7:50 - 8:00 Arrival
8:00 - 9:00 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats: diagnosis, staging… and then rapamycin, rivaroxaban, or no treatment? (Dr. Côté)
10:10 - 10:40 Coffee break
10:40 - 11:50 Potpourri of abdominal disorders (D. Penninck)
12:00 - 12:50 SDEP® abdominal ultrasound pathology (E. Lindquist)
13:00 - 14:20 Lunch break
14:20 - 14:30 Mindray (Sponsor): short presentation on new machine
14:30 - 15:40 Cardiac case studies (J. Bonagura)
15:50 - 16:20 Coffee break
16:20 - 17:00 SDEP® cardiac ultrasound protocol + case examples (E. Lindquist)
17:00 - 18:00 Panel discussion on scanning protocols
18:00 Farewell, end of the Summit
After Halifax
Make it a Canadian Summer.
The Summit runs Thursday–Saturday (with a half-day Friday!), making it easy for attendees to extend their Atlantic experience before or after the conference.
Prince Edward Island
Explore Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the Universty of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown. The school where Dr. Etienne Cote and Dr. Lynne O’Sullivan teach. See the teaching hospital and experience PEI’s red-sand beaches, world-class golf, and a food scene that puts Charlottetown on the map! It’s all a scenic drive or short ferry ride from Halifax.
Travel Notes: Charlottetown is roughly a 3-hour drive from Halifax via the Confederation Bridge, with a seasonal ferry option from Pictou/Caribou, NS to Wood Islands, PEI.
Peggy’s Cove
A classic Nova Scotia coastal excursion and one of the province’s most recognizable experiences. An easy day trip from the Harbourfront Marriott.
Annapolis Valley
Food, wineries, and rural Nova Scotia. The perfect way to wind down.
2.5 days of lecturers from 4 top educators in veterinary medicine, 14 RACE-approved CE credits, light breakfast Thursday, Friday, & Saturday morning. Buffet lunch Thursday & Saturday, Welcome Reception (Thursday) at Little Fish Wine Bar, and plenty of tea and coffee breaks!
Yes! SonoPath’s International Summit 2027 is RACE-approved for 14 CE hours.
Yes! We’ll send you the link to reserve your room at a discounted rate at the Harbourfront Marriott in your confirmation email once you’ve registered! (Deadline for discount is June 17, 2027)
Yes! We would love to meet your travel partners. You’ll be able to reserve for a guest at the Welcome Reception and Gala at registration. Please note, additional fees apply.
The SonoPath International Summit 2027 is designed for all veterinarians, especially those with interest in learning more advanced cardiology and ultrasound.
2.5 days of lecturers from 4 top educators in veterinary medicine, 14 RACE-approved CE credits, light breakfast Thursday, Friday, & Saturday morning. Buffet lunch Thursday & Saturday, Welcome Reception (Thursday) at Little Fish Wine Bar, and plenty of tea and coffee breaks!
Yes! SonoPath’s International Summit 2027 is RACE-approved for 14 CE hours.
Yes! We’ll send you the link to reserve your room at a discounted rate at the Harbourfront Marriott in your confirmation email once you’ve registered! (Deadline for discount is June 17, 2027)
Yes! We would love to meet your travel partners. You’ll be able to reserve for a guest at the Welcome Reception and Gala at registration. Please note, additional fees apply.
The SonoPath International Summit 2027 is designed for all veterinarians, especially those with interest in learning more advanced cardiology and ultrasound.
Street
Harbourfront Marriott
Summit Date
July 22-24th, 2027
Questions?
Phone: +1-800-838-4268
Email: [email protected]
Discover more about our previous SonoPath Summit
SONOPATH SUMMIT 2026
In The Heart of Vienna, Austria
Held in the stunning Billrothhaus, a venue that blends historic elegance with modern luxury, this limited-capacity Summit featured four world-renowned speakers delivering expert lectures on some of the most critical and frequently encountered challenges in veterinary diagnostics.
SONOPATH SUMMIT 2026
In The Heart of Vienna, Austria
Held in the stunning Billrothhaus, a venue that blends historic elegance with modern luxury, this limited-capacity Summit featured four world-renowned speakers delivering expert lectures on some of the most critical and frequently encountered challenges in veterinary diagnostics.
SONOPATH SUMMIT 2024
In The Heart of Florence, Italy
Several unforgettable days of learning from the best of the best in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Feline Medicine and
Clinical Sonography.
A one of a kind onsite networking event geared towards all levels of experience for GP’s, Specialists, Technicians and Interns, providing real tips for real life situations at your practice.