The ISWAVLD (International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians) which will be held in Lyon, France, from 24 to 26 June, 2021 is the biannual and essential meeting for all biologists, veterinarians and other scientists who are more or less involved in the laboratory diagnosis. Veterinary diagnostics will be privileged during this symposium in order to address all aspects of laboratory diagnostic in all areas where veterinarians are present (animal health, food safety, environmental health, etc.) to discover and share new diagnostic methods and information on the epidemiology of animal diseases.

At a time when “One Health” is essential for all, reinforced by the recent health crises, we will share our respective experiences in animal and human health for a better preparedness for future crises based on cooperation between sectors to move “towards the [veterinary] diagnosis of the future”, the slogan of this symposium.

See you in June 2021 in Lyon, a prestigious place of French gastronomy and a city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!