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Petfood Forum: Where collaboration sparks solutions

The pet food event of the year

If pet food production and processing is any part of what you do, Petfood Forum is the event for you. No matter what role you play – from CEO to nutritionist to R&D and everyone in between – you’ll find ideas, inspiration and practical tips to apply to your work. And you’ll have plenty of networking time to connect with like-minded peers, research experts, industry suppliers, and more.

Petfood Forum 2026 saw strong participation with more than 3,600 pet food professionals in attendance from 43 countries. Make plans to join them in 2027 on April 26-28, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.​

 

As a first time visitor to the Petfood Forum, I was completely overwhelmed, IN A GREAT WAY! The exhibition hall had a tremendous amount of booths to hit and the information sharing was top notch. KC supplied a great venue to meet new and existing customers! I can’t wait to come back next year.

McKenzie Alvarado

Senior Customer Executive, Jennie-O Turkey Store

Why attend Petfood Forum?

  • Stay Ahead of Consumer Trends: Consumer preferences are evolving, impacting every aspect of the pet food industry. At Petfood Forum, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the latest trends, helping you adapt and thrive in this dynamic market.
  • Targeted Networking Opportunities: Petfood Forum is the perfect platform to build new connections and strengthen existing relationships within the industry. Engage with suppliers, manufacturers and brand owners in a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful partnerships.
  • Immersive Educational Experience: Our sessions dive deep into consumer purchasing behavior, research and emerging trends. Walk away with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of pet food processing, distribution, marketing and sales.
  • Expert Insights from Industry Leaders: Connect with and learn from the best in the business. Our lineup of speakers brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, providing you with actionable takeaways to implement in your own brand.
  • Solutions for Tomorrow’s Challenges: Market challenges are inevitable, but the solutions are within reach. Our Forum is designed to help you identify and address these challenges, turning them into opportunities for growth and innovation

Who Attends?

Attendees include professionals working in pet food nutrition, ingredient and processing technologies, packaging, food science, R&D, product development, food safety, QA/QC, purchasing, import/export, regulatory compliance, marketing and sales.

View a sample list of past attending companies

Press and media seeking admission into Petfood Forum must be approved by the event organizers. Organizers will provide press releases, and video footage taken by Petfood Forum staff upon request. Please contact Steve Akins at sakins@wattglobal.com for more information.