Programming
Make the Most of the Summit
Plan your Summit experience with the full daily schedule, including key sessions, networking events and business partnering meetings.
Daily Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
| Time | Program |
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| 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast Coffee Bar sponsored by Connect Veterinary Consulting |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Sponsored by Pet Flavors |
| 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Opening Remarks and Impact Awards Ceremony
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| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Winning Trust
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| 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Animal Health Industry Executive Panel Animal health is being redefined by a powerful convergence of scientific innovation, data intelligence, global pressures, sustainability priorities, and shifting pet owner expectations. In this executive panel, industry leaders share how they are responding to these forces and what leadership must look like to succeed in the future.
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| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Global Trends in AH Innovation
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| 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Emerging Company Presentations The Emerging Company Presentations are a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition showcasing early-stage companies. These companies are driving innovation in animal health, AgTech, and food animal production segments, covering everything from pharmaceuticals, vaccines, nutrition, diagnostics and technology. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Open Networking + Cocktail Reception Specialty Cocktail Sponsored by Bimini Pet Health |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast Coffee Bar sponsored by Connect Veterinary Consulting |
| 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Emerging Company Presentations The Emerging Company Presentations are a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition showcasing early-stage companies. These companies are driving innovation in animal health, AgTech, and food animal production segments, covering everything from pharmaceuticals, vaccines, nutrition, diagnostics and technology. |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Investor Panel Understanding how capital and strategic partnerships truly work can be the difference between accelerating growth and making costly missteps. Join this investor panel for a candid discussion on how investment and partnership dynamics shape the animal health sector. Leading investors will share what they look for, how founders should approach them, and how to navigate funding and partnerships with confidence.
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| 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Dairy Bar sponsored by Dairy Farmers of America |
| 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Consumer Trends and Insights The U.S. pet market may look familiar to animal health professionals, but it operates by a very different set of rules. Pet is fundamentally a consumer-driven category, where emotion, trust, and channel dynamics often carry as much weight as science or supply chain strength. This session provides a fast, practical look at how the pet market functions today, and where animal health expertise can genuinely create value. We’ll explore key consumer behaviors, market structure, and emerging trends, with a clear-eyed focus on where opportunities are real and where assumptions tend to mislead.
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| 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | From Prescription to Pet Parent: Navigating Regulation, Generics, and Direct-to-Consumer in Animal Health Product delays in animal health often stem from early development choices made without insight into policy, regulatory requirements, and commercial adoption. This panel explores how federal policy, regulatory strategy, global pathways, and market access intersect, and what innovators must consider early to avoid setbacks and unlock full product value.
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| 1:45 p.m. | Presentation of the 2026 Innovation Award |
| 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Sponsored by Pet Flavors |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Closing Cocktail Reception Sponsored by C.S. Wallace Animal Health Investments and Strategies |
**Additional panelists will be announced soon.**
1:1 Business Partnering
Maximize your networking with the Summit’s Business Partnering Program, featuring pre-scheduled, 20-minute meetings with fellow attendees.
Key Dates
Register by July 17 to receive login credentials and setup instructions on July 20.
Late registrants gain platform access the Monday after registering.
How It Works
Create a profile and start scheduling 1:1 meetings through our mobile- and desktop-friendly platform.
Meetings are held at assigned tables in a dedicated space. Arrive on time and wrap up promptly to keep schedules running smoothly.
Need Help?
On-site staff and a digital Help Desk are available throughout the event.
Your full schedule—including table numbers and meeting details—will be available on the platform.
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Summit Sponsor Benefits
Gain visibility, connect with industry leaders and align with innovation at the Animal Health Summit.
Summit FAQ
Answering the most frequently asked general questions and registration questions about the Animal Health Summit.
Let’s Build the Future of Animal Health — Together
If your company is innovating in animal health, diagnostics or pet food, the KC Animal Health Corridor offers unmatched opportunity and support. Get in touch to see how we can help your business grow.
Kimberly Young
President
KC Animal Health Corridor
816.654.3617
young@OneKC.com
Emily McVey
Vice President
KC Animal Health Corridor
816.522.6168
mcvey@OneKC.org
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