Dear colleagues and friends, We are very pleased to welcome you at the first co-organized congress in veterinary clinical pathology and oncology. For the first time, the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology and the European Society of Veterinary Oncology worked together to propose a high quality scientific program highlighting the close link between oncologist and clinical pathologist, both in human and veterinary medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh friendships and hear and discuss the latest development in your field and also a unique opportunity to interact with our colleagues on the “other side of the microscope” re-inforce our joint desire to improve the diagnosis and management of our joint patients and a chance to make new acquaintances across our disciplines. The organising committee has made a fantastic effort to ensure we have a stimulating program and wonderful social events. It will be a great meeting! (ESVCP - ESVONC Congress 2016, Nantes - France)