THURSDAY BASICS
7 AM-5 PM Registration
9 AM-4:30 PM Education in North Convention Center & on the Show Floor
9 AM-5 PM Trade Show Floor
9 AM-5 PM Lunches and Snacks in Lounges
THURSDAY EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
9:30-10 AM “Breaking Barriers: Funding & Growth for Women-Led Pet Businesses,” Female Founders in Pet, Emerging Brands Stage
10-10:15 AM “Pet Retail 2025: Navigating Industry Emerging Trends on the Show Floor,” NielsenIQ, Show Floor Talks Stage
10:15-10:45 AM “Funding the Future of Pet: Investor Insights Unleashed,” Emerging Brands Stage
10:45-11:45 AM “Live Podcast Game Show: Pet Boss Showdown: Real Talk, Real Strategies, Real Fun,” Candace D’Agnolo, Show Floor Talks Stage
Maddie Shutts | Caroline Reppert
11:45 AM-12:15 PM “Beyond the Ball: Designing for Pet Enrichment and Engagement,” Alexandra Johnson of Nestle Purina Petcare, Emerging Brands Stage
1-1:15 PM “Building Better Events for Your Pet Retail Business: Give Them a Reason to Show Up,” Maddie Shutts of Modern Companion, Show Floor Talks Stage
1:45-2 PM “Quick Bite: Cybersecurity Basics for Pet Retailers,” Caroline Reppert of National Retail Federation, Show Floor Talks Stage
THURSDAY NETWORKING
11 AM-NOON “Paws & Perks – Coffee With PFX and Pets in the Classroom,” WPA Networking Lounge
2-4 PM “The Mentor Mingle,” Women In Petfood Leadership,” DJ Lounge
3:30-4:30 PM “Pet Boss Nation Networking,” yumHub Lunch Lounge
4-5 PM “Yappy Hour,” Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Pridebites, Snack Lounge
7-10 PM “SUPERZOO Beach Party,” The Mandalay Beach
FRIDAY BASICS
8 AM-2:30 PM Registration
9:15 AM-1:15 PM Education on the Show Floor
9 AM-3 PM Trade Show Floor
9 AM-3 PM Lunches and Snacks in Lounges
FRIDAY EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
9:15-09:30 AM “Beyond the First Location: Real Talk on Growing a Pet Care Business,” MoeGo, Show Floor Talks Stage
9:30-10 AM “From Prize to Powerhouse: Tracking 10 Years of Petcare Innovation,” Petcare Innovation Network Prize winners, Emerging Brands Stage
10-10:15 AM “Expanding Your Pet Business Services: Adding Daycare, Enrichment Activities and More,” Brianna Lechner of Gingr, Show Floor Talks Stage
10:15-10:45 AM “Wellness Crossovers: What Pet Health Can Learn From Humans” panel discussion, Emerging Brands Stage
10:45-11 AM “Loyal Paws: 5 Email & Retention Marketing Keys to Boost Pet Customer LTV and Reorders,” Andrei Marin and Alex Malone of CodeCrew, Show Floor Talks Stage
11-11:30 AM “Pitched & Picked: What Shark Tank Taught These Pet Founders,” Emerging Brands Stage
11:30-11:45 AM “Dogs Can Talk! All About Button Training,” Christina Hunger of Hunger for Words and Brightkins, Show Floor Talks Stage
12:15-12:30 PM “How to Partner With Dog Parks to Create Events That Drive Engagement and Brand Loyalty,” Mimi Marler of BarkPark and dog trainer Harrison Forbes, Show Floor Talks Stage
1-1:15 PM “Feeding Supplements That Provide Health Benefits Rather Than Empty Calories,” Dr. Avi Deshmukh of Royal Canin, Show Floor Talks Stage
FRIDAY NETWORKING
10-11 AM “International Groomer Gathering,” World Alliance of Grooming Associations (WAGA), Groomer’s Snack Lounge
12:30-1 PM “Retailer Cash Giveaway,” Live Music & Lunch Lounge
2-3 PM “Loyalty Networking Event,” WPA Networking Lounge
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