GlobalPETS Forum 2027

Where leaders of Europe’s pet industry meet

18 – 20 January, 2027 · Lisbon, Portugal

The format

What is GlobalPETS Forum?

Every year, the Forum gathers a sold-out crowd of 300 senior-level executives for three days of conversations that happen nowhere else.

The #1 reason people come, and keep coming back, is to connect with peers and potential partners. Unlike a busy trade show, the setting is unhurried. You actually get the time for real conversations.

The speakers cover the trends, pressures and opportunities shaping the European pet market, with a global perspective where it matters. And how to prepare your business for what’s coming.

Take three days to step back, engage, and return with new ideas and the right people in your network.

300
Attendees
39
Countries
79%
Director or above
190
Companies
€1,995
Ticket price (+ VAT)
GPF has sold out four years running. Registering early is recommended.

The GlobalPETS Forum is the TOP event in the pet industry. It is the best place for qualified discussions with the absolute leaders in our pet world – simply a must-have.

Torsten Toeller
Founder/Chairman, Fressnapf | Maxizoo
Torsten Toeller

GlobalPETS Forum gives me inspiration and many great ideas. It's a great opportunity to meet all the leaders in the pet business in one place. Therefore, I'm very happy to come back every year.

Dušan Plaček
CEO, Plaček Group
Dušan Plaček
Program

What the 3 days look like

The conference is designed around connection, with a sharp program of speakers at its core.
Monday
Day 1

January 18

Retail tour
A guided visit to three local pet stores. (*Limited to 100 people.)
Welcome dinner
The first chance to meet the group, in a relaxed setting.
Tuesday
Day 2

January 19

Keynotes
Sessions open with a strong line-up of speakers.
Long networking breaks
Real time to connect between sessions, not just a quick hello.
Social evening
The highlight every year: the off-site dinner.
Wednesday
Day 3

January 20

Keynotes
Sessions resume for a final morning of insights.
Closing lunch
A last lunch together before heading home.
Full agenda soon
Speakers

The people on stage

The voices shaping the conversation: from industry leaders to researchers and analysts.
Lionel Desclée
Lionel Desclée
CEO
zooplus
Alberto Álvarez Ayuso
Alberto Álvarez Ayuso
CEO
IskayPet
Matthieu Glayrouse
Matthieu Glayrouse
Co-founder
Yummypets & LOOP
More to be announced

Great event! Definitely coming back. Really inspiring with an amazing crowd. I was really influenced and inspired to lead my company in the right direction.

Nikola Ninov
Managing Director, Petmall
Nikola Ninov

I appreciate the continuous quality of the speakers. You always get something useful for your business. And it’s also a great place to meet colleagues from around the globe.

Matthieu Haurit
CEO, Zolux
Matthieu Haurit
Attendees

Who is in the room?

Since 1999, the Forum has gathered the leaders who shape the European and global pet market. The room is senior and balanced for optimal networking. And suppliers are capped at 15%, so it stays a peer conversation, not a sales floor.

Who attends
By seniority
Owners & founders C-suite VP & directors
By company type
Retailers Brands & manufacturers Distributors Investors & advisors Suppliers
Regular attendees include
Venue

Hotel EPIC SANA Lisboa

One of Lisbon’s finest five-star hotels is home to GPF 2027. Excellent service, food and facilities make it the perfect setting for the quality conversations the Forum is known for. And it’s one of the best venues we’ve ever had.

To get the most out of the event, we recommend booking your stay here too. (not included in your ticket)

Hotel EPIC SANA Lisboa
Sponsors

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Event details

Details at a glance

Dates
18-20 January, 2027
Location
Hotel EPIC SANA Lisboa · Lisbon, Portugal
Ticket
€1,995 + VAT
Includes
Sessions, lunches, breaks and evening events
Hotel stay
Book your room at a discounted rate, below
Details at a glance
Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can book a ‘Table top’ (a small booth) to gain more exposure, see registration form.

The event has a limited capacity of 300 attendees.

A limit per company creates an optimal networking environment by allowing more companies to be represented.

The limit is 3 people per company. (The limit for suppliers is 2 people per company.)

Yes, lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday and dinners on Monday and Tuesday are included.

No, the tour and the welcome dinner are 100% optional.

To give you an impression of who you can meet at the event, you can email events@pets.nl to request the attendee list of last year.

Yes, you can book your room at the Epic Sana Lisboa at a discounted rate using this link.

(Note that hotel stay is not included in the ticket price.)

Another question? Email us at events@pets.nl