About the Event

What is Pet Food Collab?

Pet Food Collab is a premier event where industry decision makers come to learn about cutting edge research and technology in pet food, academics to learn about most urgent challenges and issues faced by the industry, students to explore career opportunities, and companies to meet the next generation of talent.

What Makes Pet Food Collab Unique?

Designed to be small- to medium-scale, Pet Food Collab prioritizes the depth of engagement among participants. We foster a collaborative environment that feels both personal and impactful by inviting participants to engage in dialogue. At Pet Food Collab, all voices are heard, and every conversation matters. Covering a wide range of topics in pet food science – from product innovation to marketing and economics of pet food, from ingredients and processing to animal health - Pet Food Collab brings together professionals from start-ups to multinationals across every sector of the industry. No matter your role or expertise, Pet Food Collab offers a space for everyone.

Our Mission

Pet Food Collab’s mission is to bring together industry professionals, researchers, and students to share technical knowledge and foster meaningful relationships between the pet food industry, Kansas State University, and other research institutions. Our vision is for Pet Food Collab to be a dynamic platform for exchanging insights, addressing industry challenges, and promoting collaboration in a positive, supportive environment.

Who We Are

Pet Food Collab is an initiative led by the Pet Food Program at Kansas State University. We are a team of faculty, alumni, and industry professionals driven by a shared passion for advancing the pet food industry.