April 27-29, 2026
All Speakers
Dog and cat food research experts who will present at Petfood Forum & Petfood Essentials
| Date/Time | Title |
Wed Apr 29 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Closing session: It’s an experiment! Musings on leadership, creativity and careers KCCC Halls C-E, Tech Talk stage “The people who are happiest in their career path treat their careers as an experiment, not an identity.” Within this statement lives a world of possibility to try new things, explore curious questions and continue to grow in a career that brings you joy and fulfillment. Bridget Meadows, owner of Bridget Meadows Coaching and a pet food industry veteran, examines the concept of experimental thinking within a career and how it can powerfully shift your mindset, build your resilience and open up new possibilities for happiness at work. A panel of professionals who have made such career pivots will share their experiences, including Sarah Andereck, pet account manager, IFF; Brooke Eiler, sales manager, North America, IQI; and Brenda Knapp, director of nutrition, Simmons Pet Food. Organized by Women in Petfood Leadership |