The annual CAVI Conference 2020, which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, takes place on January 15 and 16 as a virtual continuous professional development event. The CAVI Committee has devised and organised an exciting and thought-provoking programme for the event which will feature the highest calibre of international and national speakers, case studies and presentations. Topics covered will include sustainability and dairy industry needs; improving mortality and managing animal health and welfare; updates on the eradication of bovine viral diarrhoea; emerging diseases and diagnostics; and, most relevant, a presentation on the veterinary contributions to the national Covid-19 response. This innovative, online approach will also feature panel discussions and Q&A sessions. This year, the virtual conference has been awarded 14 continuous veterinary education credits.