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What does it really take to go from idea to acquisition in the pet industry? In this founder case study, we unpack the journey from first product to earned trust, investor backing, and strategic exit.

Honest lessons on traction, pivots, partnerships—and how to scale when the path isn't straight.

Scaling
Growth

Pet insurance is no longer just about reimbursement—it’s a gateway to care, trust, and retention.

This panel explores how modern models—wellness plans, embedded coverage, and flexible financing—are reshaping access for underserved pet owners and unlocking new revenue.

Learn where insurance is headed, how it partners with retail, tech, and financial services and who’s still being left behind.

Access to Care

Nutrition remains top priority for pet parents. As attention has increased, so to have expectations. In a market crowded with premium promises and functional claims, leaders face rising pressure to scale trust, margin, and scientific credibility.

Explore what truly drives differentiation on packed shelves and leave with actionable strategies to future-proof portfolios, validate claims, and lead in this high-growth, high-stakes landscape.

Nutrition

The pet-human bond isn’t news - it’s the foundation. What matters now is how we design around it.

Join us as we unpack the ripple effects: how generational shifts, urban living, and rising expectations are redefining care delivery, access, and brand loyalty.

 

From care team communication to emotionally intelligent design this is your blueprint for building systems that truly serve the modern pet parent.

Human-Animal Bond
Access to Care

Coffee in one hand, discovery in the other. The Pet Connect Pop-Up Shop is open—your first look at the freshest ideas in pet care. From smart tech to bold treats see what everyone will be talking about before it hits the shelves.

With 51% of pet products bought online and 47% in-store, the future isn’t digital or physical—it’s both.

In this fireside chat, discover how leaders are redesigning the pet retail experience to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Retail
E-commerce

In a world of smart feeders, personalized health plans, and AI-driven recommendations—who really owns the pet parent relationship?

This panel explores the shifting balance of trust, data, and influence between clinics, platforms, and brands—and what it takes to stay essential in an AI-shaped pet care ecosystem.

AI
Customer Engagement
Moderator

Kicking off, a strategic look at the next 20 years of pet business evolution. Not crystal-ball futurism, a data-backed vision of pet care as lifestyle.

As wellness, tech, and retail merge into emotional ecosystems, discover how future brands will shape how pet parents live, feel, and connect. Unlock key growth vectors—and why today’s choices matter.

Futurism
Wellness