Three disruptors share what they’re changing—across care delivery, commerce, and connection—and why now is the time. From bold pivots to new models, discover how they’re unlocking growth, challenging legacy thinking, and reshaping the pet industry from the inside out.

From retail to tech, every corner of the pet industry wants to support vets—but best efforts often unintentionally increase workloads. This breakout tackles the disconnects between intent and impact.

Explore best practice to become a true partner in veterinary delivery and what clinics actually need. 

12.50-1.05 – Meeting Slot 9

1.10-1.35 – Meeting Slot 10

1.40-2.00 – Meeting Slot 11

8 Finalists

7 minutes presenting

Pet Connects Best in Show Alumni join us back on the main stage to showcase how far they've come and provide insight for this year's finalists.

Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing, most digitally advanced pet economies in the world. For U.S. pet brands eyeing global growth, the opportunity is enormous.

We unpack how success demands a hyper-local strategy, what it takes to win in markets like China, Japan and South Korea, from regulatory navigation and platform preference to pricing nuance and cultural fit.

Learn how to localize, partner smartly, and build lasting traction in the region.

Pet acquisition is more than a moment—it’s a market maker. From shelters to retail to clinics, this panel explores how embedding early education can combat the misinformation that’s widening the gap between pet parent intention and outcomes.

From TikTok tips to treatment hesitancy, hear from leaders leveraging triage tools, connected platforms, and retail-embedded education to rebuild trust, reassert expert guidance, and drive better compliance and care outcomes in a digital-first world, creating life time customers along the way.