The Home of Pet Business & Innovation

Scale Smarter. Engage Pet Parents. Unleash Profit Potential.

December 2-4, 2025

Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles

Speaker Hall of Fame

Dr Molly McAllister

Chief Medical Officer

Mars Veterinary Health

Nathan Marafioti

VP New Business Models

Nestle Purina

Bruce Truman

President and Founder

BLT Technology & Innovation Group

Dirk Beeckman

Executive Chairman

Independence Pet Holdings

Candise Goodwin

Founder

Outlier Advisors

Dr Lenore Bacek, DVM

VP Clinical Affairs

Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital

Christie Horvath

CEO

Wagmo

Audrey Wystrach DVM

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Petfolk

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Hours of 1-2-1 Networking

The 8th Annual Pet Connect is the must-attend event for pet industry leaders—from startup pups to big dogs.

Known for its intimate networking, this is where C-suite execs, investors, and innovators come to sniff out the biggest trends, make meaningful connections, and unleash new growth.

Born from the Petcare Innovation Series, Pet Connect delivers insightful talks, strategic matchmaking, and real conversations that help pet businesses of all sizes thrive.

Core topics for 2025:

Scaling & Exit Strategy
Go-to-Market & E-commerce
Pet Tech Innovation
Veterinary Workforce Solutions

Join us in Beverly Hills to sit, stay, and lead the future of pet.

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“This events is the best use of time and money. I make connections every year to advance my business and the businesses of our clients. A must attend. ”

— Bruce Truman, President & Founder, BLT
“Pet Connect is where pet innovators connect with industry leaders and investors. It is a must attend event for our business. ”

— Brian Garish, President, Mars Veterinary Health International
“This event is a great opportunity for individuals exploring new business models in the industry. It provides a unique collaboration between industry representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs.”

— AUDREY WYSTRACH, DVM, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO, PETFOLK
“This event was amazing! In addition to wonderful sessions and speakers, the networking opportunities were plentiful. It was a pleasure to meet so many industry colleagues and learn about their businesses and roles.”

— Mindy Canon, Marketing Manager, EpiQ Animal Health
“Annually, this is the best gathering of everyone from inventors and founders to funders and executives, all with the single-minded purpose of making pets healthier.”

— Heidi Sirota, Pet Industry Strategic Growth Advisor
“Attending this event could change your life, it could change the trajectory of your company.”

— Lashonda Geffrard, Found & CEO, Black Pet Business Network