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. Haley Larson, Dr. Kathy Gross (Moderator)
7:00pm	Dine-Arounds (Optional)

TUESDAY, SEP. 9
7:30 - 8:30am	Breakfast & Registration
8:30 - 9:00am	Welcome, Introductions & Updates
9:00 - 10:15am	Marketing, Economics & Consumer Behavior *9:00-9:30: "From Wishlist to Shopping Cart: Understanding Pet Food Buyer's Preferences and Purchasing Behavior",* Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan *9:30-10:00: "Pet Food Perspectives: Exploring Customer Perceptions and Value of Sustainability and Other Product Attributes",* Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr. 10:00-10:15: Discussion Panel - Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan, Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr.
10:15 - 10:45am	Networking Break
10:45 - 12:00pm	Pet Nutrition & Innovation 10:45-11:15: TBA, Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali 11:15-11:45: TBA, Angela Paxton 11:45-12:00: Discussion Panel - Angela Paxton, Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali
12:00 - 1:30pm	Lunch
1:30 - 2:45pm	Processing & Artificial Intelligence *1:30-2:00: KibbleCon Legacy Keynote, "Optimizing Production With Process Analytics",* Jay Pokorny *2:00-2:30: TBA,* Allison Blomme 2:30-2:45: Discussion Panel - Allison Blomme, Jay Pokorny
2:45 - 3:15pm	Networking Break
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, Dr. Marshall Stewart (Moderator)
5:25pm	Closing Remarks
6:30 - 9:00pm	Reception & Banquet (With Ticket)