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Upcoming events include:

Interpets Asia Pacific, March 31st - April 3rd

It is now recognized by overseas manufacturers as the only gateway to enter the Japanese pet market and is the 2nd largest pet market in the world.

International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants Animal Behaviour Conference, April 9th & 10th

The dual-track conference features speakers discussing the latest science, treatments and protocols for managing and modifying behavior in dogs and cats, and will provide much-needed information and peer support.

CFHS National Animal Welfare Conference, April 16th - 19th

A venue for thought leadership, sharing of ideas, networking and learning. It will arm you with all the inspiration, information, tools and training you need to work on behalf of our nation’s animals and help to build a Humane Canada.

Social Media Marketing World Conference, April 17th - 19th

Join 3,000 fellow marketers at the mega-conference designed to inspire and empower you with social media marketing ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner. Virtual tickets are available if you aren’t able to travel to the conference.

Calgary Pet Industry Trade Show, April 17th

This one day event provides exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to connect with their clients as well as a fantastic venue to pick up new accounts.

Petfood Forum 2016, April 18th - 20th

Network, learn and connect with over 250 top suppliers at the industry's leading conference and exhibition.

PIJAC Canada’s Western Pet Expo, May 1st - 2nd

Benefit from the opportunity to explore the BC market! PIJAC Canada hosts this 2-day event which remains BC’s only, all-inclusive pet industry trade show.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Research Symposium, May 11th

The Animal Welfare Research Symposium showcases research in animal welfare from multiple disciplines across the University of Guelph campus. A wide range of topics related to animal welfare, animal ethics and the role of animals in society are presented with talks and posters.

SAWA 2016 Management Conference, June 15th - 17th

Networking and sharing best practices, along with presentations on topics such as donor retention, emotional intelligence, crisis management, transportation best practices and handling large scale cruelty cases are all part of this year’s agenda.

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Overview of Petfood Forum China 2015

At the Petfood Forum China 2015 people had the opportunity to work on developments for the Chinese pet market. The main discussions included the pet food market, product development, supplier partnerships, and bringing products to retail.

According to Pushan Tagore, Director of Pet Care Global for GfK, China has the third largest pet dog population (behind the United States and Brazil) and the second largest pet cat population (behind the United States). The retail opportunities in China are continuing to grow.

Petfood Forum China will be held again in 2016.

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Call For Papers: 2016 Petfood Forum

The Petfood Forum Content Advisory Board is calling for noncommercial abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The abstracts may be submitted via the Petfood Forum website and should highlight new research and information on:

• New research on companion animal nutrition;
• Novel ingredients and their potential applications in pet food or treat formulations;
• Data, trends and predictions for the pet food market, either global or focusing on a specific market;
• New pet retailing information pertinent to the selling or distribution of pet food;
• New information or ideas for marketing pet food, including via social media;
• New information, techniques or processes for new product development in pet food;
• Update on regulatory information relevant to pet food in the US or other, specific markets.

• New research, technology or processes for pet food production;
• New research, technology or other information on pet food packaging;
• New, specific information on one focused aspect of pet food safety (no general overviews of regulations or pet food safety programs).

The 2016 Petfood Forum will take place on April 18-20 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. All applicants must be able to attend the forum.

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2015 Petfood Forum Breaks Records!

The 2015 Petfood Forum held in Missouri broke their previous attendance records. Approximately 2500 attendees were industry professionals from over 40 countries. This is a 50% increase from 2014 attendance figures. The Petfood Forum creates a space for networking between industry peers. Plans are already being created to allow for further expansion in 2016. In 2016 the event will be held in Kansas City again as this location was suitable to a large number of people.  The 2016 Petfood Forum will be held on April 18-20th; for more information click here.

“Many of the world’s largest pet food companies had a presence at Petfood Forum 2015; and it’s no coincidence that Kansas City is now the new home of Petfood Forum through 2018,” said Debbie Phillips Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. “Now we’ve set the bar pretty high for ourselves to make the Petfood Forum 2016 event even bigger and better than this year. We’ll be examining all of our feedback for ways to improve, to continue to expand and innovate, and keep Petfood Forum as the leading event for the members of the pet food industry.”

The Petfood Innovation Workshop: Next Generation Treats focused on hands-on treat making. The workshop was sold out months in advance and contributed to the substantial attendance.

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