Everything you need to know about the pet industry’s leading networking event

by Philippe Vanderhoydonck • 22 Nov 2024

Discover why 300 executives from leading pet companies are joining us at the GlobalPETS Forum in Prague and why you might want to come too.

Since 1999, the GlobalPETS Forum has been a popular meeting place for the industry. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with old friends or acquaintances and make new business connections.

It’s also a chance to learn more about where the industry is going, which consumer trends to keep an eye on and how to prepare your company for continued success in the future.

The program

The upcoming edition of the GlobalPETS Forum spans 3 days, from 22 to 24 January 2025, and will be held at the 5-star Marriott Hotel in Prague in the Czech Republic.

Day 1: The event kicks off with an optional tour of pet retail stores around Prague. Afterwards, an informal evening dinner gives you the opportunity to socialize with other attendees.

Day 2: From the morning until the evening, the program is jam-packed with high-quality presentations and networking moments. At the end of the day, it’s time

to relax and network in a more informal setting as you enjoy a delicious ‘walking dinner’ during the renowned social evening.

Day 3: On the last morning, you’ll get your final dose of inspiration from top speakers, followed by a networking lunch before heading home.

Who you’ll meet

The attendees are a diverse group of senior-level executives (C-suite or VPs/directors) from a cross-section of the worldwide pet industry. For example, you might bump into one of the major European pet retailers while grabbing an extra helping of delicious pasta at the buffet.

Alternatively, you could find yourself sitting next to the CEO of a pet food company, a distributor from the Middle East, a branded pet toy manufacturer from the US or an international packaging supplier.

With a high repeat-visit rate, the GlobalPETS Forum has proven to be a can’t-miss event. This is largely due to the quality of the interactions and the diversity of its attendees.

Every year, we’re proud to hand out ‘loyalty awards’ to people who’ve attended for 10, 15 or 20 years.

What you’ll learn

What is currently happening in the industry? And, more importantly, where are things heading?

By diving into the data and looking at changing consumer behavior, the experts will paint a picture of the industry’s present and future for you.

You’ll discover how you can take advantage of the latest developments, and where the biggest opportunities lie in the industry – from new potential in the cat market to the secrets behind building a successful pet brand.

Hear how some of the Europe’s leading brands are approaching the market and the changes they see coming… and much, much more.

Speakers

We’ve put together an impressive line-up of top speakers, including:

Dušan Plaček, CEO of Plaček Group, will share how he has built up the largest pet retail company in Eastern Europe and his plans for the future.
Which pet products sell and how can you make them successful? Pet retail expert Claire Gavin will share the recipe she crafted during her time at Pets at Home and her consulting work.
Based on the latest industry data, Mike Davies from NielsenIQ will provide a picture of how the pet industry is doing and where the opportunities lie.
How is the largest pet retailer in the Nordics, Musti Group, performing? Hear all about it from Chief Customer Officer Ellinor Persdotter Nilsson.
Curious about the Asian pet market? Dr. Matthias Koch, founder of distribution company Anibene, will share his insights into this interesting and growing market.
With a broad look at how society is evolving, trendwatcher Tom Palmaerts will explain how consumer attitudes are changing and how you can best prepare.