Petfood Forum, Petfood Industry magazine and WATT Global Media will host students from animal nutrition, packaging and process technology programs at leading universities during Petfood Forum.

The goal of this pilot program at Petfood Forum is to create an industry destination for students interested in the petfood industry as a career, and to make it easier for students to attend Petfood Forum educational conference, networking activities and the exhibition.

While at Petfood Forum, students can meet with industry professionals while also gaining professional connections that will help to make the petfood industry a viable choice.

Petfood Forum Student Program participating universities include Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Arkansas and Texas A&M University.

The program is sponsored by Extru-Tech, Trouw Nutrition, Wenger, 3D Corporate Solutions and DSM, and is presented by Petfood Industry magazine and WATT Global Media.