Registration Opens for Pet Industry Leadership Summit 2025
The American Pet Products Association (APPA), the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) and World Pet Association (WPA) announced that registration is open for the 10th annual Pet Industry Leadership Summit. This event—presented by the four pet industry associations—will take place Jan. 13-15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Fla. The program for the upcoming event is now available on the event’s website
The Leadership Summit serves as the pet industry’s kickoff event of the year. It is the only high-level program that brings together top executives from every segment of the pet care community. Attendees use this event to garner fresh insights for business growth through networking, collaboration, and thought leadership.
The Leadership Summit 2025 will feature four keynote speakers focusing on strategy, the economy, leadership and technology’s impact on the pet industry. Tuesday will kick off with a dynamic and interactive keynote presentation as Ryan Estis discusses growth strategy and how to “Adapt and Thrive.” He empowers leadership teams to build change ready, high growth organizations. Back by popular demand, Brian Beaulieu, speaker, and CEO of ITR Economics, will present on “Align Resources for the Rise Ahead.” Beaulieu will present his forecasts for inflation and interest rates as well as our outlook for the forces that drive your markets.
On Wednesday morning, former quarterback of the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann will present his “Game Plan for Success.” Get ready for inspiring insights as he draws powerful parallels between winning in football and in business. In the afternoon, Zack Kass, futurist and former head of GTM at OpenAI, will present “AI Strategy Simplified.” As one of the foremost thinkers in Applied AI, he will demystify the complexities of AI, provide an insightful perspective and help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving environment.
View The Leadership Summit website to learn more about the event schedule, keynotes, and to register before the Early registration rate
