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Any message making these claims is not affiliated with Petfood Forum, Petfood Industry or WATT Global Media, and does not contain information from Petfood Forum about its attendees and should be treated as spam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/solicitation-policy\/\">View our solicitation policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;What is Petfood Forum&#8217;s approach to sustainability?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Petfood Forum is committed to sustainability!\u00a0<\/strong>We\u2019re dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our event. Our mission is to contribute to a cleaner and healthier future for pets and our planet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/sustainability\/\">See how we are making a difference and view our sustainability mission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;When did Petfood Forum events get their start?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>In 1992, Petfood Forum started as a small, 100-person and 10-tabletop event in Des Plaines, Illinois. The show eventually outgrew its Des Plaines venue and moved to the Hyatt in Rosemont, Illinois, right next to O\u2019Hare International Airport. Still growing, the show then relocated to Schaumburg, Illinois, where it remained for several years. But by 2014, Petfood Forum had outgrown its space yet again. The 2015 show debuted at its new and current home, in Kansas City, in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;Does Petfood Forum serve the global pet food industry?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Petfood Forum, hosted in Kansas City, provides show visitors from all over the world with opportunities to network with industry peers, learn from leading pet food experts, visit with suppliers and transact business with one another on a global level. 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Attendees receive special group discounts at the Marriott Downtown and Loews Kansas City Convention Center Hotel, based on availability.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/attend\/hotel-travel\/\">Hotel and Travel section<\/a>\u00a0for more information on our suggested hotels and room block details and deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><em>PLEASE BE AWARE: In order to appropriately and safely secure your hotel rooms, please only use the links provided on the Petfood Forum website to ensure you are booking within the official Petfood Forum room blocks. 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Kansas City Marriott Downtown is 20 miles from the MCI (KCI) Airport.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/5gtkc.com\/petfood2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Guys Transportation<\/a> offers discounted rates for Petfood Forum 2026 attendees and exhibitors! Book a private non-shared service for 1 to 5 passengers for $73.85. Prices include all fees and gratuity. No wait time. 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