The host city, Seville

Congress at a glance

• Event: 10th International Sheep Veterinary Congress (ISVC2023)
• Dates: 6–10 March 2023
• City: Seville, Spain
• Venue: Hotel Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento
• Organised by: SEOC, in representation of ISVA

Seville has grown into one of the world's most visited cities, and its appeal for a scientific congress lies in the way heritage and modern infrastructure coexist. Historic landmarks, monumental squares and the riverside landscape provide a memorable backdrop for delegates, while the city's reputation for hospitality makes arrival straightforward for an international audience of veterinary professionals attending the congress.

The setting along the Guadalquivir river has long welcomed travellers from many parts of the world, and this tradition of openness shapes the character of the host city. Rather than feeling like a purely functional conference destination, Seville offers a cultural context that enriches the ISVC2023 programme, giving participants a sense of place between sessions and during the social programme.

Accessibility was a defining consideration when choosing the venue city, and Seville combines international connections with an easy, well-managed visitor experience. Transport links, accommodation in a range of options and a compact historic centre mean that attending the congress is uncomplicated for those travelling from abroad, whether they arrive for the full programme or join for specific sessions on sheep health and production.

For a veterinary congress concerned with sheep, goats and small ruminant production, Seville's identity as a city with deep agricultural and rural traditions resonates strongly. The surrounding Andalusian landscape, its food culture and its layered history offer natural extensions to the technical content of the meeting, encouraging the exchange of knowledge that the scientific programme and the accompanying social events are designed to foster.