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Welcome to Petfood Forum!

Why should you go?

If you are working in pet food – you won’t want to miss this year’s Petfood Forum!

Why should you go? It’s the only event in the world where you can:

  • Stay informed on what’s new in pet food
  • Hear the latest research on market trends
  • Meet with key influencers from 50+ countries
  • See the latest pet food and pet treat product technology innovations

PLUS it offers unique networking, more than 400 suppliers on the robust show floor, dynamic keynotes and dozens of educational sessions!

Be a part of 2026’s exclusive global event unlike any other in the pet food industry on April 27-29 in Kansas City, Mo., USA.

Petfood Forum includes a three-day agenda loaded with opportunities to meet with industry professionals from all over the world, learn the latest pet food trends, discover new tools for success and share ideas. The conference and exhibition will kick off with Petfood Essentials and will continue with two full days of educational sessions.

The 2026 edition showcases a dynamic lineup of globally recognized pet food industry experts. These valuable learning opportunities provide insights on the latest pet food market trends, ingredients research, safety, packaging trends and more.

Registration is open with multiple pass options available to fit any budget. Group discounts offered. 

Petfood Forum is:

  • The best opportunity for thousands of pet food industry professionals from all over the world to come together to learn the latest pet food trends, network with experts, discover new tools for success and conduct business.
  • Where pet food market leaders come to engage with the global industry’s top decision makers, including major pet food manufacturers, pet food ingredient, pet food packaging, pet food safety and pet food processing technology experts.
  • A focused forum for exclusive networking with peers to form meaningful partnerships the most effective way, face-to-face.
  • The best place to find the ideal addition to your company through the Student Career Center

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.

3 Forces Reshaping Pet Food

See what trends will reshape pet food in 2026 & beyond. Is your brand on target?
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Petfood Forum Exhibition

See booth locations of the expanded 2026 Exhibit Hall show floor.
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ARPAS Accredited

Petfood Forum is the only ARPAS-credentialed event for eligible professionals in pet food. ARPAS members receive 14 credits for attending Petfood Forum and 8 credits for attending Petfood Essentials.

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A LOOK AT THE GLOBAL PETFOOD FORUM AUDIENCE

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