Petfood Forum, the premier event for professionals in the pet food manufacturing industry, will return to Kansas City, Missouri, from April 28-30, 2025. The global event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, education and business development for pet food professionals.
Early registration is now open, with super-early-bird savings providing attendees with over 20% discounts through the end of 2024, the lowest rates available for the event and the pre-conference seminar, Petfood Essentials.
Steve Akins, executive vice president of global petfood and events at WATT Global Media, highlighted the significance of staying current with market trends, stating, "As the pet food market continues to evolve, additional research, education, and technology advances are crucial for meeting consumer demands. Petfood Forum helps the industry stay up to date on the latest consumer trends and industry developments while allowing pet food professionals to connect and collaborate."
The event will feature expert-led sessions covering topics such as product innovations, consumer purchasing behavior, ingredient research and emerging processing technologies. The complete agenda and speaker lineup will be announced in January 2025.
Petfood Forum 2025 will include over 400 global suppliers on the exhibition floor, showcasing key technologies and services vital to pet food manufacturers and brands. Long-standing exhibitors like ADM, Balchem, Extru-Tech and many others will return, alongside first-time participants such as Burkert Fluid Control, H&M Trucking and WRH Industries.
Additional highlights include:
- Petfood Tech Talk Stage: Presentations on the latest technologies
- Women in Petfood Leadership: Educational sessions aimed at female professionals in the industry
- Sustainability Panel: A focus on eco-friendly practices
- Future of Petfood Pavilion: Spotlighting student-led research and emerging trends in companion animal care
The one-day Petfood Essentials seminar will take place on April 28, focusing on sustainability in pet food businesses, offering interactive and informal education.
New for 2025, Petfood Forum has introduced the First For Forum program, giving industry professionals who have never attended before the opportunity to join for free. Nominations for this program are open until November 1.
For more details and to register, visit PetfoodForumEvents.com.
