News|Articles|January 21, 2025

VMX 2025: Saturday and Sunday

What to do and where to go for the first 2 days of VMX

Patrick Dempsey will begin the VMX conference with his keynote address, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. During the address, Dempsey will discuss his commitment to the Dempsey Center, which provides personalized care and counseling to those with cancer and their families, his esteemed acting career, and his love for animals. Dempsey will take the main stage within the Expo Hall beginning at 11:15 AM.

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