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  • Tuesday, March 25
  • Wednesday, March 26
  • Thursday, March 27
  • Friday, March 28
8 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

5 pm - 8 pm Main Stage (S320)

Networking

Media & Influencer Welcome Reception

7 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8:30 am - 3:30 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 9:45 am Main Stage (S320)

Keynote

Opening Keynote: Bert Jacobs, CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) and Co-Founder of Life is Good®

10 am - 6 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 4 pm S230

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10 am - 11:30 am Booth #1804

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Meet & Greet: Lee Asher of The Asher House

11 am - 3 pm Pals Lounge

Special Event

Noble Friend Live Sketches

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Preparing for the Future – What’s Next for the Pet Industry?

12 pm - 12:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Breaking Barriers: Exploring Packaging, Closures, and Custom Printing Solutions

12:30 pm - 12:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Supply Chain Stability in A Volatile Environment

1 pm - 1:45 pm Tails of Joy Theater

Networking

Pet Advocacy Network Town Hall

1 pm - 1:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Things that Move the Needle in My Stores

1 pm - 1:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

How to Create Lasting Value in Your Business

1:50 pm - 2 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Amber Arquet Performance

2 pm - 2:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Leveling Up: Strategic Steps for Retail Success

2:30 pm - 2:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

5 Easiest and BEST ways Pet businesses can implement AI in 2025

2:30 pm - 4 pm Booth #1000

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Cake Bites & Birthday Celebration Hydration

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Booth #1804

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Meet & Greet: Lee Asher of The Asher House

3 pm - 3:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Purposeful Paws: How Pet Brands Can Win Hearts with Social Impact

3 pm - 3:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

How Targeted Sampling Helped Caledon Farms Reach Thousands of New Customers

3:50 pm - 4 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Chrissy Joy Performance

4 pm - 4:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Pet Summit Creator Panel

4 pm - 6 pm Destination Lounge (Room S222)

Networking

Female Founders in Pet Networking Reception

4:35 pm - 5 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Unlocking New Avenues for Brand Differentiation

5 pm - 8 pm Main Stage (S320)

Special Event

Unleashed Party: Level Up sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

5 pm - 5:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Unleashing Second Chances: The Heart and Hustle of Animal Rescue with Lee Asher

8 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8 am - 8:45 am Main Stage (S320)

Keynote

Keynote: Tyler Mathisen of CNBC & Pet Industry Executive Panel

8:30 am - 6 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 6 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 4 pm S230

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10:30 am - 11:15 am Spotlight Stage

Panel

Your Opportunity to Ask the Experts in Pet Food, Supplements, Treats, etc.

10:30 am - 10:55 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Pet Care's Hidden Growth Driver: Package Design (Hill's case study)

11 am - 11:25 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

The ROI of Emotional Wellbeing: Turning Pet Care into a Profit Driver

11 am - 3 pm Pals Lounge

Special Event

Noble Friend Live Sketches

11:20 am - 11:30 am Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Chrissy Joy Performance

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

The Pet Industry Decoded: Data-Driven Insights for 2025

11:30 am - 11:55 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Market Insights and the Sustainable Future

12 pm - 12:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

AI-Powered Product Innovation. A Leap Forward.

1:30 pm - 1:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

MPM Case Study: How 10K samples led to 1.2K+ reviews and 85% purchase intent

2 pm - 3 pm Spotlight Stage

Awards

Purina Pet Care Innovation Awards

2 pm - 2:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Innovations in Pet Nutrition: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to address Customer Needs

2:30 pm - 4 pm Booth #1000

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Pie Tasting for Dogs

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Thought Leadership

Safer by Design: Using Research and Standards to Elevate Pet Product Safety

6:45 pm - 9:45 pm Topgolf Orlando

Special Event

Topgolf Buyer Networking Event

8 am - 3 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8:30 am - 6 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 3 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 11 am

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10 am - 11 am Spotlight Stage

Awards

Best in Show Awards

Tuesday, March 25
8 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

5 pm - 8 pm Main Stage (S320)

Networking

Media & Influencer Welcome Reception

Wednesday, March 26
7 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8:30 am - 3:30 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 9:45 am Main Stage (S320)

Keynote

Opening Keynote: Bert Jacobs, CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) and Co-Founder of Life is Good®

10 am - 6 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 4 pm S230

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10 am - 11:30 am Booth #1804

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Meet & Greet: Lee Asher of The Asher House

11 am - 3 pm Pals Lounge

Special Event

Noble Friend Live Sketches

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Preparing for the Future – What’s Next for the Pet Industry?

12 pm - 12:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Breaking Barriers: Exploring Packaging, Closures, and Custom Printing Solutions

12:30 pm - 12:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Supply Chain Stability in A Volatile Environment

1 pm - 1:45 pm Tails of Joy Theater

Networking

Pet Advocacy Network Town Hall

1 pm - 1:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Things that Move the Needle in My Stores

1 pm - 1:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

How to Create Lasting Value in Your Business

1:50 pm - 2 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Amber Arquet Performance

2 pm - 2:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Leveling Up: Strategic Steps for Retail Success

2:30 pm - 2:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

5 Easiest and BEST ways Pet businesses can implement AI in 2025

2:30 pm - 4 pm Booth #1000

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Cake Bites & Birthday Celebration Hydration

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Booth #1804

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Meet & Greet: Lee Asher of The Asher House

3 pm - 3:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Purposeful Paws: How Pet Brands Can Win Hearts with Social Impact

3 pm - 3:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

How Targeted Sampling Helped Caledon Farms Reach Thousands of New Customers

3:50 pm - 4 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Chrissy Joy Performance

4 pm - 4:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Panel

Pet Summit Creator Panel

4 pm - 6 pm Destination Lounge (Room S222)

Networking

Female Founders in Pet Networking Reception

4:35 pm - 5 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Unlocking New Avenues for Brand Differentiation

5 pm - 8 pm Main Stage (S320)

Special Event

Unleashed Party: Level Up sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

5 pm - 5:45 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Unleashing Second Chances: The Heart and Hustle of Animal Rescue with Lee Asher

Thursday, March 27
8 am - 6 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8 am - 8:45 am Main Stage (S320)

Keynote

Keynote: Tyler Mathisen of CNBC & Pet Industry Executive Panel

8:30 am - 6 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 6 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 4 pm S230

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10:30 am - 11:15 am Spotlight Stage

Panel

Your Opportunity to Ask the Experts in Pet Food, Supplements, Treats, etc.

10:30 am - 10:55 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Pet Care's Hidden Growth Driver: Package Design (Hill's case study)

11 am - 11:25 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

The ROI of Emotional Wellbeing: Turning Pet Care into a Profit Driver

11 am - 3 pm Pals Lounge

Special Event

Noble Friend Live Sketches

11:20 am - 11:30 am Spotlight Stage

Special Event

Chrissy Joy Performance

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Special Event

The Pet Industry Decoded: Data-Driven Insights for 2025

11:30 am - 11:55 am The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Market Insights and the Sustainable Future

12 pm - 12:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

AI-Powered Product Innovation. A Leap Forward.

1:30 pm - 1:55 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

MPM Case Study: How 10K samples led to 1.2K+ reviews and 85% purchase intent

2 pm - 3 pm Spotlight Stage

Awards

Purina Pet Care Innovation Awards

2 pm - 2:25 pm The Catalyst Stage

Thought Leadership

Innovations in Pet Nutrition: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to address Customer Needs

2:30 pm - 4 pm Booth #1000

Exhibitor In-Booth Events

Pie Tasting for Dogs

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Spotlight Stage

Thought Leadership

Safer by Design: Using Research and Standards to Elevate Pet Product Safety

6:45 pm - 9:45 pm Topgolf Orlando

Special Event

Topgolf Buyer Networking Event

Friday, March 28
8 am - 3 pm S220

General

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8:30 am - 6 pm Member Lounge

General

Member Lounge

9 am - 3 pm South Concourse Entry A/B

General

Exhibit Hall Hours

10 am - 11 am

Thought Leadership

Global Learning Series

10 am - 11 am Spotlight Stage

Awards

Best in Show Awards