Itinerary

MONDAY, SEP. 8
3:00pm	Registration/Check-In Opens
3:00 - 4:30pm	Opening Reception
4:30 - 4:45pm	Welcome Speech
4:45 - 6:00pm	Ingredient Approval Pathways 4:45-5:15: "Updates on Ingredient Approval Pathways", Dr. Haley Larson 5:15-6:00: Discussion Panel - Amy Tryon, Dr. Eric Altom, Dr. Garret Ashabranner, Dr. Haley Larson, Dr. Kathy Gross (Moderator)
7:00pm	Dine-Arounds (Optional)

TUESDAY, SEP. 9
7:15 - 8:15am	Breakfast & Registration
8:15 - 8:45am	Welcome, Introductions & Updates
8:45 - 10:00am	Marketing, Economics & Consumer Behavior *8:45-9:15: "From Wishlist to Shopping Cart: Understanding Pet Food Buyer's Preferences and Purchasing Behavior",* Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan *9:15-9:45: "Pet Food Perspectives: Exploring Customer Perceptions and Value of Sustainability and Other Product Attributes",* Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr. 9:45-10:00: Discussion Panel - Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan, Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr.
10:00 - 10:30am	Networking Break
10:30 - 11:45am	Pet Nutrition & Innovation 10:30-11:00: "From Trend to Care: What Nutritional Priorities Should Guide the Cat Ownership Surge?", Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali 11:00-11:30: "Unlocking Global Markets: Your Guide to APHIS Export Approval", Angela Paxton 11:30-11:45: Discussion Panel - Angela Paxton, Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali
11:45 - 1:15pm	Lunch 1:00-1:15: Lunch Talk - Women in Petfood Leadership
1:15 - 2:30pm	Processing & Artificial Intelligence *1:15-1:45: KibbleCon Legacy Keynote, "Optimizing Production With Process Analytics",* Jay Pokorny *1:45-2:15: "The Digital Age: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pet Food Production",* Allison Blomme 2:15-2:30: Discussion Panel - Allison Blomme, Jay Pokorny
2:30 - 3:00pm	Networking Break
3:00 - 3:15pm	"From Kibble to Chemistry: Insights into Starch Analytics and Method Selection" Dr. Yong-Cheng Shi
3:15 - 4:00pm	Student Presentations
4:00 - 4:30pm	"From Concept to Bowl: Translating Vision Into a Successful New Product to Market" Leah Lambrakis
4:30 - 4:40pm	Short Break
4:40 - 5:25pm	Discussion Panel - The Value of Academia & Industry Collaboration: How to Build Lasting, Impactful Connections for Mutual Support Dr. Jane Schuh, Leah Lambrakis, Dr. Melissa Weber, Rachelle Banwart, Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan (Moderator)
5:25pm	Closing Remarks
6:30 - 9:00pm	Reception & Banquet (With Ticket)