THE PET SUMMIT
Call for Speakers
Share your expertise and insight at the leading educational event for pet industry professionals.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Share your insight. Shape the future of the pet industry.
The Pet Summit is an exciting gathering of brand leaders, retailers, innovators, and influencers, all passionate about the pet industry! We’re on the lookout for amazing storytellers and problem-solvers to lead engaging sessions filled with actionable insights, real-world examples, and uplifting inspiration. Join us in making a difference for pets everywhere!
Deadline to Apply is November 1, 2025
2026 SUMMIT TRACKS
Explore learning pathways to accelerate your business
Brand Storytelling & Digital Influence
Discover what's next in marketing tactics for your business. This track explores strategies to elevate pet brands through storytelling, digital engagement, influencer partnerships and more.
Data & Insights
Access exclusive datasets, forecasts, and benchmarking tools in the pet industry to identify market gaps and refine strategies for confident action. Utilize intelligence for impactful decision-making.
Financial & Investment Perspectives
Explore the financial dynamics of the pet industry, focusing on trends in consumer spending, market consolidation, and innovation. You will benefit from expert panels, workshops, and networking opportunities to connect with founders, investors, and decision-makers.
Pet Sustainability
Sponsored by Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), this track explores how packaging, ingredients, emissions, and corporate responsibility in the pet industry can drive profitable and positive impacts for business, the environment, and communities.
Tech & Innovation: Accelerating the Future of Pet
Targeting pet industry decision-makers seeking innovation for growth and efficiency. Discover how to use AI, automation, and digital tools to tackle challenges like labor shortages, speed to shelf, personalization, and sustainability through practical applications and tech.
Store of the Future
Aimed at pet retailers, brand representatives, and solution providers, this track showcases how to turn innovative ideas into practical strategies to enhance foot traffic, conversion, and customer loyalty.
The Best Applications Will...
- Craft content to address a professional pet-industry audience
- Provide a new perspective on a meaningful, strategic, or trending topic relevant to the pet business
- Approach topics from a 102-or-higher level
- Include some component of interactivity, practical application, or other attendee engagement
