The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and the American Pet Products Association (APPA) are collaborating to deliver a sustainability-focused education track at The Pet Summit 2026, scheduled for March 23-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, U.S.
The Pet Summit, presented by APPA alongside Global Pet Expo, offers sessions across seven educational tracks for pet business leaders. The PSC-sponsored Pet Sustainability Track will cover packaging, ingredients, emissions and corporate responsibility.
"Sustainability is increasingly central to the future strength and resilience of the pet industry," said Peter Scott, president and CEO of APPA. "Through The Pet Summit and our continued collaboration with the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're creating space for meaningful conversations, practical education, and real-world solutions that help businesses grow responsibly. This partnership reflects APPA's commitment to supporting an industry that not only cares deeply for pets, but also for the people, communities, and planet that support us all."
Track programming includes keynote presentations from speakers such as Maral Cavner and Billy Nicholles, along with panel discussions featuring brands, suppliers, and solution providers addressing extended producer responsibility, packaging, responsible sourcing, and data transparency. Networking opportunities include an After Hours Party and other structured sessions.
"Sustainability is becoming one of the most powerful drivers of long-term competitiveness in the pet industry," said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of PSC. "Through this track, we are giving companies the tools, insights, and real world examples they need to turn sustainability commitments into measurable impact and business value."
The PSC will also sponsor the Sustainability Pavilion at Global Pet Expo, running March 25-27 at the same venue, showcasing products and solutions from pet industry brands.
Registration and the full agenda are available at thepetsummit.com.
