Should you come to the industry’s most popular conference?

Since 1999, the GlobalPETS Forum has brought the pet industry together to exchange ideas, rekindle connections and build new partnerships.

Many attendees return year after year, drawn by the caliber of participants and the quality of the conversations. We celebrate their commitment with loyalty awards, including our first 25-year milestone.

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 pet industry.

For example, you might bump into one of the major European pet retailers while grabbing some more baklava from the buffet. Or you could find yourself sitting next to the CEO of a pet food company, a distributor from the Middle East or a representative of a pet toy brand from the US.

The program

The 2026 edition will run from 20-22 January at the five-star Marriott Hotel in Istanbul:

• Day 1: An optional afternoon tour through Istanbul’s historic old city is followed by the informal welcome dinner, the perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and meet new peers.
• Day 2: A full day jam-packed with high-quality presentations and networking moments. At the end, it’s time to relax and network in a more informal setting during a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus.
• Day 3: A final round of keynote sessions is followed by a relaxed networking lunch, sending you home with new ideas and fresh contacts.

What you’ll learn

What’s the current state of the industry, and more importantly, where is the industry going? By digging into the data and looking at market dynamics and shifting consumer behavior, experts will paint the picture for you.

You’ll discover how you can take advantage of these changes and where the growth opportunities are.

You will find out how some of the leading European retailers are approaching the market and the changes they see coming.

Speakers

We’ve curated a thought-provoking lineup of speakers, including:

• Jean Richard de Latour discusses how Belgium’s leading pet retailer Tom&Co is thriving at home and expanding into France.
• Andrea Deitert (NielsenIQ) presents fresh data on the state of the pet industry and its key growth
• With the upcoming regulatory changes around greenwashing and packaging, Jim Lamancusa of PSC shares what we need to do to prepare.
• AI today and tomorrow: a deep dive with Gilbert Gooijers from com and a pet food case study with Marlou Mulders (Prins Petfoods).
• Curious about the Middle Eastern pet market? Farah Al-Khojai, Managing Director of Arab Land Trading offers insights into this growing market.
• Euromonitor’s Sahiba Puri examines how the macroeconomic outlook is set to shape the pet
• Discover the full lineup of speakers at globalpetindustry.com/gpf

What regular attendees say

Ask regulars why they return and three main themes surface: senior peers, fresh perspectives and momentum that survives the flight home.

The room is intentionally small and senior, so conversations move quickly from intros to substance. “Qualified discussions with the absolute leaders,” as Fressnapf founder Torsten Toeller puts it.

The draw isn’t just who’s in the room, it’s what you take home. Zolux CEO Matthieu Haurit values “the continuous quality of the speakers and themes”, noting you “always get something useful for your business”, and the chance to challenge new ideas.

What stood out most for first-timer Emilie Mesnier of BSM Partners was “how intentional it felt – from the passion of the presentations to the personal networking opportunities. It provided a space for genuine dialogue rather than just another busy event agenda”.

Ready to join the conversation? See you in Istanbul, 20-22 January, 2026.