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"Must-attend event for the global pet food and treat industry"
Petfood Forum: A place to collaborate and find solutions to market challengesConsumer desires are changing rapidly which is impacting how pet food is processed, distributed, marketed and sold. Petfood Forum provides an immersive educational experience for learning about consumer purchasing behavior, trends and innovations.With expert insights and unique networking, the conference and exhibition can help you find solutions to market challenges and opportunities for tomorrow.The 2021 edition of
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Petfood Forum will present a unique global event experience accessible to everyone regardless of ability to travel. An in-person conference and exhibition in Kansas City, Mo., in addition an on-demand program will be offered, delivering valuable educational sessions, networking and meetings. The global pet food industry is an essential business and continues to grow and evolve. Petfood Forum will be there to support and facilitate this growth every step of the way.
Highlights
- Opportunity for pet food industry professionals to come together to learn the latest pet food trends
- Where pet food market leaders come to engage with the industry’s top decision makers.
- A focused forum for exclusive networking with peers to form meaningful partnerships
Timings9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sep 22) (General)7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Sep 23) (General)
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Sep 24)
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View More | Entry FeesPaid Ticket Starts from 195 USDExhibit Booth Cost Starts from 3700 USDView Details |
Estimated Turnout3000Visitors 350 Exhibitors Estimated Count | Category & TypeTrade ShowFood & Beverages Animals & Pets |
EditionsSep 2021 28th Edition+5 more editions Frequency Annual Next edition likely in Sep 2022 | Official LinksWebsiteContactsReport Error Claim this event |
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26 Sep 2021
Abdulazeez Adebola AdigunVisitor live stock at Boorepo FarmLagos, Nigeria
26 Sep 2021
AnuragVisitor Managing Director at Anurag Brothers Trading Pvt. Ltd.Delhi, USA
25 Sep 2021
Karuna KumarVisitor Owner at Seatech EnterprisesVisakhapatnam, India
25 Sep 2021
Mike coryVisitor Hores at Double M FarmsProvidence, USA
Schedule & Agenda
Filter By| Wed, 22 Sep 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Session Petfood Essentials Located at the Marriott | |
| Wed, 22 Sep 10:00 AM - 06:30 PM | Registration Registration Lobby 2300 | |
| Wed, 22 Sep 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Session Exhibitor move-in Halls D and E | |
| Wed, 22 Sep 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM | Session Petfood Forum and Pet food Essentials opening reception Hall B | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM | Registration Registration Lobby 2300 | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Session Coffee bar Lobby 2300 | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | Session Breakfast Hall C | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM | Session Welcome and opening keynote: Using innovation to be a pet food David within a Goliath- Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist Tom Fishburne, a consumer goods marketing expert who creates cartoons under the name Marketoonist, will explain how pet food Davids can com...continue reading | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 08:50 AM - 09:30 AM | Session General session: Connecting with pet food consumers in a changing landscape Michael Johnson, CEO, Finn Cady Johnson analyzes shifting consumer attitudes and behaviors in todays pet marketplace. Businesses rise and fall based on their abilit...continue reading | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM | Session Exhibit hall open Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Session Paws for a Break (visiting pet charities) Lobby 2300 | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Break Coffee break Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Session Petfood Forum Student Program presentations Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Session Pet Food Tech Talks Pet Food Tech Talk Stage, Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Break Lunch Hall C | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 01:30 PM - 04:15 PM | Session Concurrent sessions: Sustainability in pet food 1:30-2:00 p.m. Partnering with consumers to meet your sustainability goals via upcycling ...continue reading | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 01:30 PM - 04:15 PM | Session Concurrent sessions: Ingredient and nutrition research 1:30-2:00 p.m. Innovation and alternative pet food proteins ...continue reading | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 01:30 PM - 04:15 PM | Session Concurrent sessions: Keeping pet food safe with technology 1:30-2:00 p.m. Regulating popular pet food market trends ...continue reading | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 02:35 PM - 03:05 PM | Break Coffee break Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM | Networking Networking reception Halls D and E | |
| Thu, 23 Sep 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | Session Student and industry research poster meet-and-gree Halls D and E | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Registration Registration Lobby 2300 | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Session Coffee bar Lobby 2300 | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | Break Breakfast Hall C | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM | Session General session: Consumer conceptions about pet food formats: Kibble, canned, alternative David Sprinkle, publisher, Packaged Facts Sprinkle explains how developments in the pet food category, though the quintessential and sometimes conservative pet product staple...continue reading | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM | Session General session: Intellectual property update: Turn your pet food IP rights into a competitive advantage Robinson and Rakers offer an update on the current state of intellectual property law (patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) a...continue reading | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Session Panel session 1: Fresh/human-grade pet food research and executive roundtable: Why digestibility, the microbiome and other factors differ Fresh and human-grade pet food, and similar formats and formulations, keep gaining in sales and popularity with pet owners, with mor...continue reading | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Session Panel session 2: Optimizing the e-commerce boom for your pet food business Already in growth mode before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sent pet food e-commerce into overdrive, also fueling brands with direct-t...continue reading | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Session Panel session 3: Cats are unique creatures: New nutrition research Though a smaller part of the overall pet food market, cat food represents a growth segment globally, as more pet-loving consumers tu...continue reading | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Break Coffee break Halls D and E | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Session Petfood Forum Student Program presentations Pet Food Tech Talk Stage, Halls D and E | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Break Lunch Halls D and E | |
| Fri, 24 Sep 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM | Closing Ceremony Closing session: Exclusive consumer research: Pet ownership and consumer engagement post-pandemic Steph Wissink, managing director,Jefferies What are current pet owner attitudes toward pet food transparency and trust of the industry, plus specific pet food product types, c...continue reading | |
Visitor Ticket Price
| Standard Rates(Aug. 1 - Sept. 21, 2021) | |
| 1595 USD | BEST Value! Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass & Pet food Essentials Combo Pass |
| 1295 USD | Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass(Onsite registration price $1495) |
| 995 USD | Petfood Essentials Pre-Conference Seminar-Only(Onsite registration price $995) |
| 895 USD | Petfood Forum Conference Day Pass(Onsite registration price $995) |
| 695 USD | Petfood Forum Exhibit Hall-Only Pass(Onsite registration price $795) |
| 275 USD | Student or Human Resource Professional Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass |
| 195 USD | Petfood Forum On Demand-Only |
| Early Bird Rates(May1- July31 2021) | |
| 1595 USD | Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass & Petfood Essentials Combo Pass |
| 1245 USD | Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass(Onsite registration price $1495) |
| 895 USD | Petfood Essentials Pre-Conference Seminar-Only(Onsite registration price $995) |
| 795 USD | Petfood Forum Conference Day Pass(Onsite registration price $995) |
| 595 USD | Petfood Forum Exhibit Hall-Only Pass(Onsite registration price $795) |
| 275 USD | Student or Human Resource Professional Petfood Forum Full Conference Pass |
| 195 USD | Petfood Forum On Demand-Only |
Exhibit Space Cost
Request a BoothApr 2019 prices for reference
| Standard Booth (100 sq.ft.) USD 3700 |
Exhibitors Profile
Leading exhibitors will gather here from all across the globe to showcase a wide range of products and services such as nutritious petfood and treats, new techniques, ingredients related to the pet food industry.
Exhibitors List
264 Exhibitors of Current Edition
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