April 27-29, 2026

All Speakers

Dog and cat food research experts who will present at Petfood Forum & Petfood Essentials

Emily McVey
Vice President
Kansas City Animal Health Corridor
Emily McVey is a workforce development connector, strategist and advocate based in the Kansas City region. McVey serves as the vice president of animal health for the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, or KCAHC. The KCAHC is an industry association that works collaboratively with KC's business, educational, scientific and government communities to cultivate a climate of opportunity for companies competing in and supporting the animal health and nutrition industry. Creating this ecosystem fosters an environment for existing companies to grow and expand, new companies to relocate and expand and early-stage companies to advance their technologies.
Date/TimeTitle
Tue Apr 28
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pathways in pet nutrition: Exploring your future in a growing industry
KCCC Halls C-E, Future of Pet Food Pavilion

This session sparks student curiosity and opens their eyes to the wide range of impactful careers shaping the future of pet nutrition. By connecting them with leaders across the Animal Health Corridor, the program shows that their scientific training can lead to meaningful roles in research, innovation, engineering, product development, data science and many other specialties. Students will walk away with confidence that there is a place for their talent in this fast-growing industry, along with practical guidance on how to connect with employers for internships, fellowships and early career programs.