When thousands of veterinary professionals gathered in Anaheim, California, for the AVMA Convention 2026, they came for world-class continuing education, networking, and the latest innovations shaping veterinary medicine. Once again, attendees also found something equally valuable—a place to pause, recharge, and connect.

For the third consecutive year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) incorporated NOOK Event Pods® into the convention experience, transforming underutilized areas of the Anaheim Convention Center into purposeful, high-value attendee spaces.

Creating Purpose from Unused Space

Every convention center has corners, hallways, and open spaces that often go unused. Forward-thinking event organizers recognize these areas as opportunities to improve the attendee experience rather than simply leave them empty.

At AVMA Convention 2026, the event team once again partnered with NOOK Event Pods to create two attendee-focused destinations:

  • The Quiet Corner – A comfortable retreat where attendees could step away from the busy exhibit hall, answer emails, make phone calls, recharge between educational sessions, or simply enjoy a few moments of calm.
  • The Career Corner – A dedicated space for career conversations, mentoring, recruiting, and one-on-one professional discussions in an environment designed to encourage meaningful interaction.

These thoughtfully designed spaces allowed attendees to maximize their time at the convention while providing valuable resources that supported both personal wellness and professional growth.

Why AVMA Keeps Bringing NOOK Event Pods Back

Returning to the same solution year after year is one of the strongest indicators of success. AVMA’s continued investment in NOOK Event Pods demonstrates the value they bring to both organizers and attendees.

Rather than requiring permanent construction or complex room builds, the modular pods create flexible environments that can be installed almost anywhere on the show floor. Their modern design and sound-attenuating construction provide comfortable spaces for focused conversations without removing attendees from the energy of the event.