(PRESS RELEASE) ORLANDO, FL — The highly anticipated pet industry educational conference, The Pet Summit, is coming to Orlando, Florida, on March 23-26, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center, bringing together pet business leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates for four days of forward-thinking education, networking, and professional growth.
Presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), The Pet Summit is recognized as the premier pet industry education event alongside Global Pet Expo, offering curated sessions across seven dynamic educational tracks and opportunities to engage with leading industry experts.
The Pet Sustainability Track, sponsored by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), explores how sustainability practices in packaging, ingredients, emissions, and corporate responsibility, can drive positive impact and profitable growth across the pet ecosystem.
“Sustainability is increasingly central to the future strength and resilience of the pet industry,” said Peter Scott, President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association. “Through The Pet Summit and our continued collaboration with the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we’re creating space for meaningful conversations, practical education, and real-world solutions that help businesses grow responsibly. This partnership reflects APPA’s commitment to supporting an industry that not only cares deeply for pets, but also for the people, communities, and planet that support us all.”
Pet Sustainability Track Highlights:
- Keynotes & Leadership Voices: Hear from top voices in animal welfare, sustainability research, and corporate responsibility, including Maral Cavner, Billy Nicholles, and other emerging industry thought leaders.
- Panels: Engage in expert-led panel discussions featuring brands, suppliers, and solution providers tackling today’s most pressing sustainability challenges such as extended producer responsibility (EPR), packaging, responsible sourcing, data transparency, and real-world implementation.
- Networking: Connect with peers at The Pet Summit’s exclusive After Hours Party and other structured networking moments designed to spark collaboration and community growth.
“Sustainability is becoming one of the most powerful drivers of long term competitiveness in the pet industry,” said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of the Pet Sustainability Coalition. “Through this track, we are giving companies the tools, insights, and real world examples they need to turn sustainability commitments into measurable impact and business value.”
See full agenda here
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Sustainability Pavilion & Global Pet Expo:
In addition to The Pet Summit track, the Pet Sustainability Coalition will continue its support of the industry’s sustainability momentum by sponsoring the Sustainability Pavilion at Global Pet Expo (March 25–27, 2026) held at the same venue, featuring cutting-edge products and solutions from the industry’s most progressive brands.
Sponsors and Support:
The Pet Sustainability Track is made possible by platinum sponsor Morris Packaging, gold sponsor American Packaging, silver sponsor Tyler Packaging, alongside additional support from Fera Pets, Tradin Organics, and Love, Nala, and Trouw Nutrition. Limited scholarships have been provided by Ahlstrom and MPM Products Ltd (Reveal), helping broaden access to this essential education
Event Details:
Date: March 23-26, 2026 (The Pet Summit) | March 25-27, 2026 (Global Pet Expo)
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Learn more and register: https://thepetsummit.com
About the Pet Sustainability Coalition
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that advances sustainability in the pet industry through collaboration, education, and innovation. Founded in 2013 by eight companies, PSC now serves more than 200 member companies across the pet industry, helping them to progress on their sustainability practices, set and strive for ambitious goals, and report on their achievements. Additionally, PSC leads retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing collaborative solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues, such as sustainable packaging and protein sourcing. Connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Learn more at www.petsustainability.org.
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About the American Pet Products Association
Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association for the pet industry. APPA’s mission is to build a connected and informed community with a passion for pets while serving the pet industry through services and programs designed to help its members prosper. APPA membership includes over 1,000 pet businesses and thought leaders, including manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and more. Through the APPA Gives Back program, APPA is proud to support organizations that benefit humans and pets: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Joybound People & Pets, Pets in the Classroom and the Pet Advocacy Network. Visit AmericanPetProducts.org for more information, and follow APPA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
