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2026 EDUCATION

Call for Speakers is Open

We're now accepting speaker submissions from top pet industry leaders for both Global Learning Series and The Pet Summit. We’re seeking excellent storytellers, practical problem-solvers, and data-driven presenters who deliver memorable sessions, actionable takeaways, and real-world examples.

2026 Call for Speakers Has Closed.
Speakers will be notified soon of their status.

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2026 EDUCATION

Call for Speakers is Open

We're now accepting speaker submissions from top pet industry leaders for both Global Learning Series and The Pet Summit. We’re seeking excellent storytellers, practical problem-solvers, and data-driven presenters who deliver memorable sessions, actionable takeaways, and real-world examples.

2026 Call for Speakers Has Closed.
Speakers will be notified soon of their status.

GLOBAL PET EXPO EDUCATION

Your Destination for Thought Leadership & Education


Education takes center stage at Global Pet Expo. Global Learning Series is now offered throughout the exhibit hall – taking place on the Spotlight and Catalyst Stages, the PSC Sustainability Pavilion Theater, and more.

We are currently seeking speakers for 2027. Share your expertise with our audience and apply today!

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2025 GLOBAL LEARNING SERIES

Call for Speakers is Now Open

We're now accepting speaker submissions from top pet industry leaders. The best submissions will:

  • Craft content to address a pet retailer and industry stakeholder audience
  • Provide a new perspective on a meaningful, strategic, or trending topic below
  • Include some component of interactivity, practical application, or other attendee engagement 
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FORMER PRESENTERS INCLUDE

Inspiring Education for Pet Industry Professionals

Global Learning Series

Inspiring Education for Pet Industry Professionals

From workshops to presentations, exhibits to conversations, sessions are designed to reflect sound adult learning principles and the best thinking in the field, informed by theory, research, and practice.

FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Global Learning Series

Experience high-impact education without ever leaving the energy of the show floor. The Global Learning Series brings thought leadership directly into the heart of Global Pet Expo.  Designed to reflect proven adult learning principles and the best thinking in the field – grounded in theory, research, and real-world practice – these sessions are created for pet industry business professionals eager to enhance their operations, improve their marketing skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and expand their expertise. 

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Expert Panels

Gain insider knowledge from the pet industry’s most influential voices. Our panels bring together seasoned experts to share strategies, trends, and actionable insights you can put to work right away.

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Interactive Demonstrations

See innovation in action with hands-on product demos, live animal training sessions, and more. Get up close with the latest solutions, techniques, and tools that can elevate your business and the way you serve pets.

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Engaging Content

From inspiring keynotes to trend-spotting sessions, our programming keeps you informed and energized. Walk away with ideas, strategies, and connections that drive real results.

PAID ADD-ON

The Pet Summit

The Pet Summit is being reimagined to give attendees direct access to the connections they want to make, within a focused, premium environment. It's where those who gather at Global Pet Expo can step away from the bustling show floor to meaningfully connect with one another. Education will remain at the forefront, but the real learning will come from the conversations had in each room – which will be designed to help attendees build relationships with specific industry peers.

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Your Fast-Track to Real Relationships

Join us for a variety of events, including your morning coffee break, collaborative lunches, sessions, and the annual Pet Summit After Hours Party. This is a great opportunity to connect with your target audience. Build relationships that can transform your business long after the event concludes.

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Connector Rooms

The Pet Summit is introducing a new lineup of Connector Rooms — small, focused sessions built around specific pairings of industry peers, so you spend your time with the people who actually move your business forward. These rooms will represent the heart of the Pet Summit experience and will replace the traditional classroom setting.

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Pet Marketing Innovation Lab

Back for its second year, The Pet Summit is offering an incredible opportunity to hone your campaign-building skills through real-world applications. Join us for this one-day sprint where elite pet-industry marketers build, budget, and pitch campaigns for purpose-driven organizations. Add it to your Pass to supercharge your marketing impact.

TESTIMONIALS

Don’t take our word
for it, take theirs

“Global Pet Expo is everything you need. You have connections with buyers and accounts that you likely would never be had a face-to-face with. You have education that is widely available for all your employees to get smart about your products, to get smart about animals, to understand what cutting-edge research and technology is.”

Brooke Bacon

EquineX

"What Global Pet Expo provides for us is this incredible platform where we all come together, we share best practices, we learn from one another, we raise each other's games. It's really special to be able to do that with like-minded organizations across the globe."

Stephanie Volo

Earth Animal

“From an education standpoint, there are different speakers that we go and listen to to help us better understand different facets of the pet industry that may be not exactly what we do, but they all somehow fit into the overall profile of how we become a better supplier to our customers.”

Doug Ward

OASE North America