More than 275 of the industry’s top leaders from across the pet care channel registered for the Pet Industry Leadership Summit 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Unfortunately, Winter Storm Fern impacted travel for many attendees (all of whom were missed)!
Those who did make it enjoyed three days of face-to-face networking with other industry elites to exchange ideas, tackle issues and shape the future of the pet care community. See the final registration list here.
Attendees gained valuable perspectives from our five star keynote speakers: Connor Lokar on the economy, Nancy Giordano on leadership, Shawn DuBravac on technology, and Anthony Robles, whose inspirational keynote challenged us to view obstacles as opportunities through his "Unstoppable" attitude of perseverance.
The always popular Michael Johnson headlined the industry session, People, Pets, and Priorities: Inside the Shifting U.S. Market, sharing the latest insights to a packed room
Pitchfest 2026, which all attendees were invited to attend, was a huge success for the 12 emerging brands selected to debut their new products. Be sure to check out these up-and-coming entrepreneurs here.
