Petfood Forum 2025 Student Program announces call for papers
The Petfood Forum 2025 content advisory board is seeking academic research abstracts for undergraduate and graduate oral presentations and research posters, due January 31, 2025.
Petfood Forum 2025 is scheduled for April 28-30 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. The Student Career Center, hosted during the annual conference and exhibition, is designed to give the industry a chance to see the latest in academic pet food research as well as gain access to those entering the industry in the next few years.
Why submit?
All abstracts selected will be published, and both oral and poster research will be presented on the trade show floor as part of the regular Petfood Forum schedule of events. Participants will receive industry exposure as well as the opportunity to experience Petfood Forum’s many industry-focused benefits, including networking, educational sessions and a chance to walk the trade show halls.
Additionally, presentations will be voted on by attendees using several criteria, with cash prizes available for the top presenters.
Please submit only if you believe you’ll be able to attend the show in person in 2025.
What to submit
Potential student speakers are invited to submit academic research abstracts on topics including:
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- New research on companion animal nutrition;
- Novel ingredients and their potential applications in pet food or treat formulations;
- New information, techniques or processes for product development in pet food;
- New research, technology or processes for pet food production;
- New research, technology or other information on pet food packaging;
- New, specific information on one focused aspect of pet food safety (no general overviews of regulations or pet food safety programs)
- Reviews or compilations of the above topics.
Relevance of topic and the presence of new or innovative information, concepts or research are key to a positive evaluation. It is crucial that the paper/presentation does not come across as a sales pitch, seeking to promote a specific organization or product(s). No abstract will be considered if it seems commercial. Previously published or presented research IS acceptable.
How to submit
Please visit the Petfood Forum Student Program abstract submissions site and follow the instructions to create a new account and submit an abstract.
Abstracts must be received no later than January 31, 2025. After this deadline, the abstract submission system will no longer accept submissions. Any requests for late submissions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lindsay Beaton, Student Program coordinator, at lbeaton@wattglobal.com.
