PIDA Executive Conferences

Wednesday, February 3
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

PIDA Executive Conferences connect distributors, manufacturers and associates (suppliers) for targeted, one-on-one meetings during the 2027 Pet Industry Leadership Summit.

PIDA members utilize these strategic discussions with their current and potential trading partners to strengthen and/or establish business relationships, review business objectives and align on future initiatives.

PIDA will provide a table to all Distributor members that request one. Participation is voluntary. Manufacturer and Supplier members must contact distributors directly prior to the event to schedule their appointments.

Participants will rotate through 16 scheduled meetings, each lasting 15 minutes. A chime will signal the transitions between meetings.

Click here to download the PIDA Executive Conference Appointment Scheduler.

PIDA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT

The PIDA Executive Conferences program is an exclusive benefit for PIDA members (Distributors, Manufacturers, Manufacturer Reps and Associates/Suppliers) in good standing. 

If you are not a PIDA member and want to participate or are unsure of your membership status, contact Nina Bull.

ATTENTION MANUAFCTURER & SUPPLIER MEMBERS

1. Schedule Appointments EARLY
   Manufacturer and Supplier members must reach out to distributors to schedule appointments. Do not delay — distributors’ schedules FILL UP EARLY.

   (Distributors have been encouraged to meet with new members.)

2. Need PIDA Distributor Contact Information?
   Contact Nina Bull (Please note, distributor participation is optional.)

3. Important Tips for Meetings
   • Be Prepared - Prepare an agenda in advance and share it with your distributors prior to the meeting. Clear objectives help to ensure productive discussions.
   • Use Time Strategically - Executive Conference appointments are intended for business planning and relationship development—not social visits.
   • Know Your Audience - These are top-to-top meetings with executive leadership. Use the time to discuss business goals, marketing opportunities, strategic priorities and partnership growth.

 ⇒ As a reminder, these meetings no longer take place in private booths. If you want to keep your meetings private, we encourage you to meet with     distributors at other times during the conference!

ATTENTION DISTRIBUTORS

1. Reserve Your Table
   Confirm your participation by emailing Nina Bull no later than November 13.
    
2. Meet New Partners
   To increase the value of the Executive Conferences for ALL PIDA members, we request that distributors commit to meeting with 3 to 4 NEW manufacturers and suppliers with whom they do not currently have a working relationship.
    
3. Respond Promptly
   Manufacturers and suppliers will reach out to schedule appointments. Please respond in a timely manner.
    
4. Need a Member List?
   For a list of PIDA Manufacturer and Supplier member companies, email Nina Bull