Petfood Forum USA

Petfood Forum USA is the leading conference and exhibition 100% dedicated to the pet food industry. The 2027 edition takes place April 26-28, 2027 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

For more than 30 years, pet food professionals have attended Petfood Forum to develop careers, expand networks, discover new ideas and identify market opportunities. It is the only event 100% dedicated to pet food, providing a 360-degree view of the industry.

Why attend:

• Grow: inspiring keynote speeches, breakout sessions and discussion panels for career development.
• Connect: network with a global community of pet food professionals passionate about pet nutrition.
• Collaborate: meet industry suppliers and potential partners on the exhibition floor, exploring the latest technologies, ingredients and packaging solutions from over 400 suppliers.
• Learn: keynote speeches, the Petfood Essentials pre-conference workshop, panel discussions and 5 breakout sessions on business strategy, new products and industry challenges.

2026 participation reached 3,600 attendees, 381 exhibitors and 43 participating countries. Attendees include professionals in pet food nutrition, ingredient and processing technologies, packaging, food science, R&D, product development, food safety, QA/QC, purchasing, import/export, regulatory compliance, marketing and sales.

Registration for the 2027 event is available online; exhibitor and sponsor opportunities can also be booked.

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Kansas City - Kansas City Convention Center, Missouri, United States