For the first time in its history, the World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC 2025) will be hosted in Malaysia, with Kuching officially named to host the 23rd edition, 6-10 October 2025, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
As the poultry industry grapples with critical challenges – including disease control, food safety, sustainability, and animal welfare – WVPAC 2025 will serve as a platform to share cutting-edge research and solutions, and best practices to ensure the resilience of global poultry production.
The congress is set to attract over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries, alongside an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services in poultry health and production.
“Sarawak is determined to become more self-reliant and competitive in food supply, and build a resilient food system for the people, while promoting sustainable poultry farming practices,” said The Hon. Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Anak Utom, minister for food industry, commodity and regional development Sarawak. “WVPAC 2025 is expected to generate over RM9.8m (US$2.32m) in total economic impact for Sarawak, but its true legacy will be the exchange of ideas, forging of partnerships, and advancement of a more resilient and sustainable food system for future generations.”
“The World Veterinary Poultry Association Malaysia aims to make a positive impact on the poultry industry through the exchange of knowledge and experience in business events,” said prof Dr Abdul Rahman Omar, organising chairman of the WVPAC 2025 and president of WVPA Malaysia. “It is truly an achievement for us and our partners to win the bid and position Sarawak as a global scientific hub, particularly for food security and veterinary science.”
The World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress 2025 is organised by the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) Malaysia and supported by: the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak (MFICORD), Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).
