Summit 2015 Agenda RELEASED!

The agenda for Summit 2015 has been approved and is posted on UrbanAnimal.com.

Over the nine year history of this event, delegates have consistently indicated the event exceeded their expectations. As the 10th edition of the Summit for Urban Animal Strategies unfolds, delegates can expect conversations to move forward as the Forums on Friday shift to an Action Oriented format. 

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Exciting highlights for Summit 2015 include the IRED Scholarship Series which brings an amazing group of Innovators, Researchers, Emerging Leaders and Digital Journalists to the foreground. 

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Urban Animal Forums are working on several key dilemmas that are blocking the industry.

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Leadership Development is focused on the important role of disagreement in management and organizational change.

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Summit Award nominations are underway.

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We encourage local industry representatives to attend the Gala on Friday evening (October 16) to celebrate the 2015 Summit Awards and fellowship with their Urban Animal peers from across North America. A special package is available that includes the gala, Friday accommodation and the Saturday Leaders Brunch.

Registration for involvement in Summit 2015 and these programs.

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Summit 2014 - Delegates, Dollars & Subsidies

The number of thought leaders attending Summit 2014 (October 22-25) has been set at 100. Approximately half of the delegates seats (48) for this ninth annual event have been reserved for Innovators, Emerging Leaders, Researchers and those nominated for Summit Awards as selected by industry peers in Urban Animal programs. 

The balance are reserved for members of the Alliance for Urban Animals in Humane/rescue, health/wellness, community standards/enforcement, community services/public health and commercial services/retail and for guests who have been invited to contribute to the industry understanding of the pet experience. There are limited seats left in each category.

Elements of the Summit program are designed to develop relationships, monitor industry metrics, facilitate the discussion of issues and dilemmas, establish strategy/tactics and showcase innovation:

• Wednesday:  
• Welcome and Relationship Builder Reception
• Thursday:
• Innovation Showcase
• Evidence & Metrics Sessions
• Research Posters
• Voting to determine Innovator of 2014 and Research Poster of 2014
• Business of the Urban Animal Foundation
• Friday:
• Friday morning keynote
• Friday Forum
• Voting to determine candidates for national initiatives or other actions
• Summit Awards Gala
• Saturday:
• Urban Animal Leaders Breakfast and Keynote
• Urban Animal Leaders Library

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The all inclusive subscription for Summit 2014 has been set at $2,150* (2013 cost) which includes:

• President’s level accommodation and gratuities at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Relationship Builder Reception
• Urban Animal Foundation Dinner
• Summit Awards Gala
• Urban Animal Subscription, Alumni services and Summit Resources
• Urban Animal Leaders Keynote and Library

* Members of the Urban Animal Affiliate program (in good standing) can apply for the 2014 Affiliate Subsidy which has been set at $700. The affiliate subsidy recognizes delegate membership in recognized industry programs.

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About Summit 2014: The Vision of the Summit for Urban Animal Strategies is to gather leaders able to advance the state-of-the-art and recast industry dilemmas into opportunities. The Mission of the urban Animal program is to illuminate successful strategies for urban animals and to provide recognition for those who lead industry thinking.

Summit 2013 Agenda Announced

Urban Animal thought leaders will be focused on the pet experience this October.

Thursday morning will showcase six Innovations from the Regional Innovation Showcases across the continent last April. Members of the Urban Animal program voted these six innovations as the most note worthy in North America.

Three of the Urban Animal industry’s leaders with global recognition for their subject matter expertise will bring their unique perspective on the pet experience. Program elements include: The Pet Healthcare Experience,presented by Dr. David Goodnight; The Pet Dilemma, presented by Betsy Banks Saul; and, Challenges of the Pet Experience, presented by Dr. Brenda Bonnett.

  

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Encouraging a more mindful pet owner, understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by the Urban Animal industry and defining a more positive pet experience is the goal of Summit 2013.

“We need to put the 'PEOPLE' back into the industry mission to create healthy communities for people and pets," said Larry Evans, CEO, PetLynx Corporation.

  

The 2013 Friday Forum requires diligent listening, openness to other values/beliefs and the discipline to create an industry consensus. 

Among the Summit Alumni and 2013 Delegates are the brightest minds of the urban animal industry. As an industry leader and executive thought leader, you are cordially invited to participate in the 2013 Summit*.  

  

2013 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies

Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta

16 - 19 October 2013

  

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*Delegate positions are determined on a first-come first-served basis.

  

Conference Agendas Published

Regional agendas for the upcoming Conferences are now available on www.tsuas.com. The 2013 Urban Animal Regional Conferences provide industry leaders the opportunity to Get the facts, have yourSAY and move the industry.

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Each region features the Regional Innovation Showcase where local organizations and individuals highlight the unique concepts, programs and relationships formed to create health and happy communities for pets and people. 

The Search for 2013 Nominees will illuminate the experiences of past Summit award winners and gather nominations for the annual Summit Award and Future Leader Scholarship programs. 

Finally, afternoon workshops led by Dr. Jason Coe, DVM, PhD, will gather facts, evidence and ideas to define the barriers and facets for a Positive Pet Experience, a critical element of the ongoing Summit Initiative, the Pet Experience Project. 

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Memberships qualify for Value Vouchers

Thought leaders who have an existing membership or affiliation in some industry organizations are qualified for Value Vouchers that pay up to $125 of the subscriber cost for the 2013 Regional Conferences program.

"The 2013 Value Voucher program recognizes the individuals and organizations that are driving the industry forward in regional and national conversations", said Lisa Milton - Production Manager, PetLynx Corporation. Each April the Regional Conferences gather thought leaders together across Canada to renew relationships, discuss community issues, recognize successful peer initiatives and build healthier communities for pets and people. 

The denomination of the Value Voucher is set according to the involvement of each organization and the number of sponsor dollars provided. If you are a member or affiliate of Summit Industry Allies please contact Shannon Woodward, at 1.403.208.1972 to obtain your Value Voucher.

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