\u201cPetfood Forum serves as the pulse for staying ahead of the latest industry trends and advancements, while fostering invaluable connections among the entire pet food supply chain,\u201d said Steve Akins, executive vice president, global petfood and events, with WATT Global Media. \u201cIt provides a community where professionals can come together to drive innovation, collaborate and ultimately meet the evolving needs of pet owners worldwide.\u201d[<\/p>\n
Agenda and speakers <\/strong><\/h3>\nThe conference presents dozens of expert-led sessions focused on the latest pet food product innovations, consumer buying trends, ingredient technologies and emerging processing technologies. Full agenda and speaker details will be released in January 2024.<\/p>\n
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The 2024 conference and exhibition features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees can engage with more than 400 supplier companies vital to pet food manufacturers and brand owners from around the world. Confirmed longtime exhibitors include ADM, AFB International, Alltech, Darling Ingredients, Extru-Tech Inc., IQI Trusted Pet Food Ingredients, Kerry Ingredients, Peel Plastic Products, Schenck Process, Trouw Nutrition, The Peterson Company, Wenger Manufacturing, and others. Many first-time exhibitors will be joining the show floor including BHJ, Papyer North America, UniChem Enterprises, Pacific Farms, and American Packaging Corp.<\/p>\n
The interactive show floor will also feature the popular Petfood Tech Talk stage, a Women in Petfood Leadership luncheon, a sustainability-focused education panel and pet charity organizations including Valor Service Dogs. Additionally, the Future of Petfood Pavilion will spotlight the industry\u2019s only student program, showcasing the latest companion animal research and presentations from the students themselves.<\/p>\n
Petfood Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Essentials<\/a>, an interactive and informal educational pre-conference seminar, will take place the day prior to the commencement of Petfood Forum on April 29. The one-day seminar will delve into the fast-growing pet treat market and discuss the latest trends.<\/p>\nFirst For Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nFor the second year, Petfood Forum has launched the First For Forum program<\/a>, offering pet food professionals who have never attended Petfood Forum in the past a chance to attend for free. Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 31.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe must-attend event for the global pet food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum provides numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas. Register by December 31<\/a> to save up to $500.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”About Petfood Forum (Boiler Plate)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_module=”3209″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2%22:%91%22color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”37px” module_class=”custom-bullet-color” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|” link_text_color=”gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Petfood Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum includes unique networking opportunities with top decision-makers and dozens of educational sessions, led by globally recognized experts focused on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations. The 2025 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.<\/p>\n
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The 2024 conference and exhibition features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees can engage with more than 400 supplier companies vital to pet food manufacturers and brand owners from around the world. Confirmed longtime exhibitors include ADM, AFB International, Alltech, Darling Ingredients, Extru-Tech Inc., IQI Trusted Pet Food Ingredients, Kerry Ingredients, Peel Plastic Products, Schenck Process, Trouw Nutrition, The Peterson Company, Wenger Manufacturing, and others. Many first-time exhibitors will be joining the show floor including BHJ, Papyer North America, UniChem Enterprises, Pacific Farms, and American Packaging Corp.<\/p>\n
The interactive show floor will also feature the popular Petfood Tech Talk stage, a Women in Petfood Leadership luncheon, a sustainability-focused education panel and pet charity organizations including Valor Service Dogs. Additionally, the Future of Petfood Pavilion will spotlight the industry\u2019s only student program, showcasing the latest companion animal research and presentations from the students themselves.<\/p>\n
Petfood Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Essentials<\/a>, an interactive and informal educational pre-conference seminar, will take place the day prior to the commencement of Petfood Forum on April 29. The one-day seminar will delve into the fast-growing pet treat market and discuss the latest trends.<\/p>\nFirst For Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nFor the second year, Petfood Forum has launched the First For Forum program<\/a>, offering pet food professionals who have never attended Petfood Forum in the past a chance to attend for free. Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 31.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe must-attend event for the global pet food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum provides numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas. Register by December 31<\/a> to save up to $500.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”About Petfood Forum (Boiler Plate)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_module=”3209″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2%22:%91%22color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”37px” module_class=”custom-bullet-color” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|” link_text_color=”gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Petfood Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum includes unique networking opportunities with top decision-makers and dozens of educational sessions, led by globally recognized experts focused on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations. The 2025 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.<\/p>\n
First For Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nFor the second year, Petfood Forum has launched the First For Forum program<\/a>, offering pet food professionals who have never attended Petfood Forum in the past a chance to attend for free. Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 31.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe must-attend event for the global pet food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum provides numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas. Register by December 31<\/a> to save up to $500.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”About Petfood Forum (Boiler Plate)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_module=”3209″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2%22:%91%22color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”37px” module_class=”custom-bullet-color” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|” link_text_color=”gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Petfood Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum includes unique networking opportunities with top decision-makers and dozens of educational sessions, led by globally recognized experts focused on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations. The 2025 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.<\/p>\n
The must-attend event for the global pet food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum provides numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas. Register by December 31<\/a> to save up to $500.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”About Petfood Forum (Boiler Plate)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_module=”3209″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2%22:%91%22color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”37px” module_class=”custom-bullet-color” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|” link_text_color=”gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Petfood Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\nPetfood Forum includes unique networking opportunities with top decision-makers and dozens of educational sessions, led by globally recognized experts focused on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations. The 2025 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.<\/p>\n
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