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Global Learning Series brings free education to the expo hall stages,
while The Pet Summit offers premium education in a classroom setting.

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  • Tuesday, March 24
  • Wednesday, March 25
  • Thursday, March 26
9 am - 9:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

How to Sell Your Pet Business for a Profit

Financial & Investment Perspectives
9 am - 9:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Digital Footprint to Physical Foot Traffic: How Dr. Marty Drives Growth at Independent Pet Stores

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
9 am - 9:45 am S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Greener Tails Ahead: Why Pet Can’t Be the Last to Catch Up

Pet Sustainability
10 am - 10:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Building Partnerships That Last

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
10 am - 10:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Demystifying EPR: How Pet Brands Can Turn Regulation into Opportunity

Pet Sustainability
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Profiting from the Pet-Inclusive Economy through Strategic Partnerships

Financial & Investment Perspectives
11 am - 11:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Retail-Ready: What You Need Before Hitting the Shelf—Physical and Digital

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
11 am - 11:45 am S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Organic Pet Food: Evidence, Safety, and Traceable Sourcing From Farm to Bowl 

Pet Sustainability
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Private Credit 101: Tailored Debt Financing for Strategic Growth

Financial & Investment Perspectives
1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

The Pet Sector’s Role in the U.S. Economy

Financial & Investment Perspectives
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Reinvent, Realign, Rise: The Power of a Diversified Pivot

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Kindness in Every Kibble: Advancing Animal Welfare In Pet Food

Pet Sustainability
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Pet Brand Playbook: Smart Channel Strategy for Pet Brands

Financial & Investment Perspectives
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Tackling Pet Food’s Climate Pawprint: The Role of Sustainable Proteins

Pet Sustainability
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

The Conversion Multiplier: How Smart Brands Scale with Creator & Publisher Traffic

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Concept to Cart: How to Make Your Pet Product a Success

Financial & Investment Perspectives
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Brand Sustainability Stories

Pet Sustainability
10 am - 10:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Paws and Effect: What Dual-Species Owners Reveal About the Future of Pet Shopping

Data & Insights
10 am - 10:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Future-Proofing Brand Discoverability: How to Rank in Both Google Search AND AI Results

Tech & Innovation
11 am - 11:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

The Future of Fit: Building Pet Brands That Anticipate Their Customers

Data & Insights
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Captivating Cats: Unlocking Palatability & Stability in Functional Formulas

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

The New Era of Amazon: Tools, Trends & What Pet Brands Can Do Now

1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

AI in Pet PR: How Brands Can Balance Innovation with Authenticity

Tech & Innovation
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Turning R&D into Real-World Pet Health Solutions

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

News Media Gold Rush: Command Free Publicity and Get Great PR

2 pm - 2:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Beyond the Video: Building Systems That Scale Your Pet Creator Business

2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Future Proof Your Business: The Changing Demographics of the Pet Industry and How to Prosper in the New Pet Economy

Tech & Innovation
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Humanizing AI: Storytelling With Generative Tools That Drive PetBrand Loyalty

Tech & Innovation
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Creating Cohesive Social Content for High-Impact Campaign

3:40 pm - 4 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Pet Retail Trends – How Can You Harness Growth in 2026?

4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Idea to Aisle: How Smart Manufacturing is Powering the Next Generation of Pet Brands

Tech & Innovation
9 am - 9:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Giving Back: The Heart of Your Pet Business

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
9 am - 9:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Why Pet Retailers & Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore LinkedIn

Store of the Future
10 am - 10:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

How to Work with Animal Shelters and Rescues to Support Your Community

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

The Shelter Adopter Advantage: Why Pet Brands Should Chase the $110 Customer

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
11 am - 11:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Transparency Is the New Currency: Building Trust, Accountability, and Growth in Pet Retail

Store of the Future
11:30 am - 11:50 am Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

15-Minute Amazon Audit: A Live Look at What Brands Are Doing Right (and Where They Can Improve)

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Beyond Pellets: How UK-Born Expertise Is Helping Re energize Small Pet in the US

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

The Cat Category Advantage: Insights, Influencers & Retail Strategy

1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Partners in Growth: Using Digital Experiences and Brand Collaboration to Build Customer Loyalty

Store of the Future
1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Paws & Purpose: Storytelling that Sells and Saves Lives

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Retail 2030: Reimagining the Pet Store Experience

Store of the Future
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Social Impact Through a Compassionate Lens: The Power of the Influencer

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
2 pm - 2:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Educate to Engage: How Trainer-Led Content Builds Trust, Reduces Returns, and Grows Pet Brands

3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Today's Standard in Pet Retail: Trust, Transparency, and Sustainability

Store of the Future
3 pm - 3:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Pay Attention to Me: A Pet Care Business Guide to Brand Partnerships

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Tradition Meets Technology: What Dog Shows Can Teach the Pet Industry About Digital Engagement

3:40 pm - 4 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Picking the Right Pet Packaging: How to Choose Packaging that Protects, Performs and Sells.

4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Milk-Bone to Cat Cafés: How Innovation and Collaboration Create New Markets in the Pet Industry

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Profit from Purpose: Turning Everyday Operations into Financial Wins

Store of the Future
Tuesday, March 24
9 am - 9:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

How to Sell Your Pet Business for a Profit

Financial & Investment Perspectives
9 am - 9:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Digital Footprint to Physical Foot Traffic: How Dr. Marty Drives Growth at Independent Pet Stores

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
9 am - 9:45 am S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Greener Tails Ahead: Why Pet Can’t Be the Last to Catch Up

Pet Sustainability
10 am - 10:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Building Partnerships That Last

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
10 am - 10:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Demystifying EPR: How Pet Brands Can Turn Regulation into Opportunity

Pet Sustainability
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Profiting from the Pet-Inclusive Economy through Strategic Partnerships

Financial & Investment Perspectives
11 am - 11:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Retail-Ready: What You Need Before Hitting the Shelf—Physical and Digital

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
11 am - 11:45 am S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Organic Pet Food: Evidence, Safety, and Traceable Sourcing From Farm to Bowl 

Pet Sustainability
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Private Credit 101: Tailored Debt Financing for Strategic Growth

Financial & Investment Perspectives
1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

The Pet Sector’s Role in the U.S. Economy

Financial & Investment Perspectives
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Reinvent, Realign, Rise: The Power of a Diversified Pivot

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Kindness in Every Kibble: Advancing Animal Welfare In Pet Food

Pet Sustainability
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Pet Brand Playbook: Smart Channel Strategy for Pet Brands

Financial & Investment Perspectives
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Tackling Pet Food’s Climate Pawprint: The Role of Sustainable Proteins

Pet Sustainability
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

The Conversion Multiplier: How Smart Brands Scale with Creator & Publisher Traffic

Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Concept to Cart: How to Make Your Pet Product a Success

Financial & Investment Perspectives
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 EF

The Pet Summit

Brand Sustainability Stories

Pet Sustainability
Wednesday, March 25
10 am - 10:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Paws and Effect: What Dual-Species Owners Reveal About the Future of Pet Shopping

Data & Insights
10 am - 10:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Future-Proofing Brand Discoverability: How to Rank in Both Google Search AND AI Results

Tech & Innovation
11 am - 11:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

The Future of Fit: Building Pet Brands That Anticipate Their Customers

Data & Insights
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Captivating Cats: Unlocking Palatability & Stability in Functional Formulas

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

The New Era of Amazon: Tools, Trends & What Pet Brands Can Do Now

1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

AI in Pet PR: How Brands Can Balance Innovation with Authenticity

Tech & Innovation
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Turning R&D into Real-World Pet Health Solutions

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

News Media Gold Rush: Command Free Publicity and Get Great PR

2 pm - 2:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Beyond the Video: Building Systems That Scale Your Pet Creator Business

2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Future Proof Your Business: The Changing Demographics of the Pet Industry and How to Prosper in the New Pet Economy

Tech & Innovation
3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Humanizing AI: Storytelling With Generative Tools That Drive PetBrand Loyalty

Tech & Innovation
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Creating Cohesive Social Content for High-Impact Campaign

3:40 pm - 4 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Pet Retail Trends – How Can You Harness Growth in 2026?

4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Idea to Aisle: How Smart Manufacturing is Powering the Next Generation of Pet Brands

Tech & Innovation
Thursday, March 26
9 am - 9:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Giving Back: The Heart of Your Pet Business

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
9 am - 9:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Why Pet Retailers & Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore LinkedIn

Store of the Future
10 am - 10:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

How to Work with Animal Shelters and Rescues to Support Your Community

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
11 am - 11:45 am S230 CD

The Pet Summit

The Shelter Adopter Advantage: Why Pet Brands Should Chase the $110 Customer

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
11 am - 11:45 am S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Transparency Is the New Currency: Building Trust, Accountability, and Growth in Pet Retail

Store of the Future
11:30 am - 11:50 am Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

15-Minute Amazon Audit: A Live Look at What Brands Are Doing Right (and Where They Can Improve)

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Beyond Pellets: How UK-Born Expertise Is Helping Re energize Small Pet in the US

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

The Cat Category Advantage: Insights, Influencers & Retail Strategy

1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Partners in Growth: Using Digital Experiences and Brand Collaboration to Build Customer Loyalty

Store of the Future
1 pm - 1:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Paws & Purpose: Storytelling that Sells and Saves Lives

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Retail 2030: Reimagining the Pet Store Experience

Store of the Future
2 pm - 2:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

Social Impact Through a Compassionate Lens: The Power of the Influencer

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
2 pm - 2:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Educate to Engage: How Trainer-Led Content Builds Trust, Reduces Returns, and Grows Pet Brands

3 pm - 3:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Today's Standard in Pet Retail: Trust, Transparency, and Sustainability

Store of the Future
3 pm - 3:20 pm Petfluence Studio

Global Learning Series

Pay Attention to Me: A Pet Care Business Guide to Brand Partnerships

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Tradition Meets Technology: What Dog Shows Can Teach the Pet Industry About Digital Engagement

3:40 pm - 4 pm Catalyst Stage

Global Learning Series

Picking the Right Pet Packaging: How to Choose Packaging that Protects, Performs and Sells.

4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 CD

The Pet Summit

From Milk-Bone to Cat Cafés: How Innovation and Collaboration Create New Markets in the Pet Industry

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
4 pm - 4:45 pm S230 AB

The Pet Summit

Profit from Purpose: Turning Everyday Operations into Financial Wins

Store of the Future