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The pet food industry is moving fast—new consumer expectations, shifting premium trends, innovation in ingredients and technology, and constant pressure to deliver safe, compliant products. Petfood Forum 2026 brings all of that into one place with a unique mix of expo-floor connections and high-value education.
Petfood Forum is the only industry event that combines the relationship-building and business momentum of a trade show with pet food-focused educational seminars, technical tracks and co-located partner events. If you’re planning for what’s next and making decisions for what’s now, this is where the industry meets.
What makes Petfood Forum different?
Petfood Forum is built for professionals who need both:
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Practical learning (insights you can take back to your team)
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Real-time business opportunities (solutions, demos, suppliers and partners)
That “education + expo” combo helps you stay ahead of pet food trends while strengthening your company’s competitiveness right away.
Petfood Forum 2026 education: what you can expect
The Petfood Forum 2026 educational program includes multiple ways to learn—whether you’re focused on R&D, nutrition, ingredients, safety, manufacturing technology or marketing.
Educational opportunities include
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Daily opening keynotes designed to inspire and inform on broader pet food consumer trends.
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Petfood Essentials (pre-Forum “must-attend” seminar) focused on optimizing your pet food business
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Technical education tracks on Tuesday afternoon, focused on: consumer trends, ingredients, nutritional developments, technology and food safety
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Student research presentations in the Future of Petfood Pavilion
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20 pet food innovations live on the Tech Talk Stage inside the expo hall
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Co-located meetings and seminars with partner organizations and programs, including: Pet Food Alliance, Buyers Mission and AAFCO
Full agenda and speaker details will be announced in early 2026.
Petfood Forum 2026: The must-attend event for the global pet food industry
Petfood Forum, happening April 27-29, in Kansas City, Missouri, provides numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas.
If Petfood Forum is on your 2026 calendar, registering early can help you maximize your budget. Reserve your seat by February 28 and save $200.
Bringing a team?
Planning to attend with coworkers? Group discounts are available for 3+ attendees, offering savings on top of early registration. Email for group discount details.
FAQ
When will the full Petfood Forum 2026 agenda be available?
Agenda and speaker details are expected to be released in early 2026.
Who should attend Petfood Forum 2026?
Petfood Forum is designed for pet food industry professionals across product development, nutrition, ingredients, manufacturing, food safety, marketing and business leadership.