(PRESS RELEASE) STAMFORD, CONN — The Pet Summit, the premier educational conference for the pet business community, announces its Call for Speakers for its 2025 event, taking place from March 24-26, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. This annual event brings together leaders, marketers, creators and innovators in the pet industry to share insights, collaborate and explore emerging trends through next-gen business strategies and engaging professional development.
The Pet Summit seeks dynamic and engaging speakers to lead sessions on a wide range of topics essential to the evolving pet industry. Selected sessions will be drawn from Call for Speakers submissions, with the goal of providing attendees with valuable, strategic insights that inspire meaningful action. Ideal submissions should:
- Target a professional pet-industry audience
- Offer a fresh perspective on a trending or strategic topic
- Be tailored to an advanced (102 or higher) level
- Incorporate interactivity or practical applications to engage attendees
The 2025 event will feature five key educational tracks designed to provide a deep dive into critical aspects of the pet industry:
- Business Marketing for Pet Brands: Discover the latest marketing strategies to help businesses thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
- Pet Industry Data Insights: Get the latest insights from top data analysts and researchers on industry trends and market shifts.
- Pet Sustainability Impact Unleashed: Explore eco-conscious practices, sustainable operations, and ingredient innovation in this new track focused on sustainability, powered by Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).
- Content Creation: Creators, influencers and creatives can learn how to refine their social media, blogging, design and overall business strategies.
- Entrepreneurship: Whether launching a new venture or scaling an existing business, this track offers crucial advice for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
Speakers are encouraged to submit their presentations through The Pet Summit online portal here. Applicants can use the portal to track their submission status and complete additional tasks. The submission deadline is October 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
The Pet Summit is an annual educational conference curated for the pet business community, with the mission of bringing together all members of the pet industry to network, learn, and grow. Originally launched as a digital event for pet creators and influencers, The Pet Summit has since evolved into a multi-track, in-person conference serving all sectors of the industry.
Since its acquisition by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in 2023, The Pet Summit has expanded its educational offerings and broadened its reach. Jeremy Baker, APPA’s Chief Growth Officer, remarked, “We believe this acquisition is a seamless fit that will open the door to new audiences and prospects to drive success for both organizations as we continue to strive to expand APPA’s member services.”
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The Pet Summit is offered alongside the Global Pet Expo, held annually in Orlando, Florida, and is produced by APPA. Together, these events gather, inform, and connect a pet-centered community by bringing together the foremost conversations in pet industry education, research and commerce.
About The American Pet Products Association
Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association for the pet industry. APPA’s mission is to build a connected and informed community with a passion for pets while serving the pet industry through services and programs designed to help its members prosper. APPA membership includes over 1,000 pet businesses and thought leaders, including manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and more. Through the APPA Gives Back program, APPA is proud to support organizations that benefit humans and pets: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Joybound People & Pets, Pets in the Classroom and the Pet Advocacy Network. Visit AmericanPetProducts.org for more information, and follow APPA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube
