SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
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Registration Desk
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MONDAY, JANUARY 22
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| 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Golf Tournament and Awards Lunch at the Coronado Golf Course
NOTE NEW TIME FOR THIS EVENT!
The Coronado Golf Course is one of the City of Coronado’s most treasured assets. Opened in 1957, it is rated as one of the best public golf courses in the nation. It is a favorite destination for local residents and celebrities alike.
The scramble format lets foursomes compete for team and individual prizes. Celebrate the winners and network with your fellow golfers during the Awards Lunch hosted at the Club House following the tournament.
Tournament fee of $250 includes greens fee and cart, transportation, buffet lunch, and a hosted beverage cart.
Rental clubs are available at a pre-order rate of $70. There will be limited club rentals onsite. To ensure availability it is recommended to order rental clubs with your golf registration no later than January 3, 2024.
NO REFUNDS after December 23, 2023.
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| 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
Adventuress Catamaran Tour
Step out of the hotel onto the private catamaran Adventuress and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze as the catamaran sails the San Diego Bay. While sailing the bay attendees will see the rugged cliffs and historic lighthouses of Point Loma, the stunning skyline of Downtown, the charming Seaport Village, historic ships at the Maritime Museum, our stunning Coronado Bridge and the famous Hotel Del Coronado. And of course, keep your eyes out for our local marine life: sea lions, dolphins and occasionally a whale.
The tour includes a box lunch and beverages. Box lunch option must be selected with your registration.
NO REFUNDS after December 23, 2023.
$240 per person
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| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration Desk
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| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Welcome Reception: First-Time Organizations & Attendees (By Invitation)
Join us before the WELCOME to The Summit Dinner to meet the board members of all four Summit hosts: APPA, Pet Advocacy Network, PIDA and WPA. The Summit is all about fostering collaboration and discussion, so this icebreaker event will help to warm you up enough to jump right in.
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WELCOME to The Summit Dinner
Welcome to Coronado! Gather under the starry California sky while taking in the beautiful views of San Diego Bay. Reunite with your colleagues and forge new connections over drinks and a buffet dinner.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
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| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Information/Registration Desk
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| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast Buffet
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Morning emcee sponsored by:
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| 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
Keynote Presentation: America's Challenges Amidst Its Broken Politics
Karl Rove, Conservative Commentator & Strategist, New York Times Bestselling Author
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| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Coffee Break
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| 10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Industry Updates: HABRI & NAVC
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Keynote Presentation: FutureNomics: The Economic Snapshot Pet Food Leaders Need Now for Stronger Strategy, Better Decisions, and Faster Results
Mary Kelly, Author, Economist & Leadership Expert
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch Buffet
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| 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Refreshment Station
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1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Industry Session I: Looking Ahead, Getting Ahead: Advocating for Yourself and Your Business
Panel Presentation
Panel Members:
Leah Lambrakis, VP Of Research & Development, Nutrition, & Scientific Affairs Simmons Pet Food and Simmons Animal Nutrition
Clancy Lavins, “Actively” Retired
Francesca Mahoney, Vice President, Sustainability Petco
Savina Singh, Founder and CEO JoJo Modern Pets
Moderator:
Mike Bober, President & CEO Pet Advocacy Network
Dana Brooks, President & CEO Pet Food Institute
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1:50 pm - 2:35 pm
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Industry Session II: Pet Industry Fast Forward
Michael Johnson, BSM Partners
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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Industry Session III: Reimagining The Future of Pet Care
Executive Panel Presentation
Panel Members:
Dr. Alea Harrison, Chief Medical Officer Banfield
Shawn Hooker, Head of US Pet Launches, Innovations and Sales Enablement, Elanco Animal Health
Dr. Micah Kohles, Chief Veterinary Officer Compana Pet Brands and WPA Board Member
Joe Watson, CEO Petland
Moderator:
Mark Cushing, Founder and CEO Animal Policy Group
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Open Evening
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WEDNESDAY, January 24
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| 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Information Desk
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| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Buffet Breakfast
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
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PIDA Distributor Breakfast and Annual Meeting
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Keynote Presentation: Life Happens: Staying Joyful is a Choice
Bill Walton, Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian
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| 10:00 am - 10:15 am |
Coffee Break
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| 10:15 am - 11:00 am |
Industry Updates: Pet Advocacy Network, The Pet Care Trust, & Pet Sustainability Coalition
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Keynote Presentation: Unreasonable Hospitality: How To Build A Brand Centered On Unreasonable Hospitality
Will Guidara, Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, Unreasonable Hospitality
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch Buffet
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| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Refreshment Station
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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PIDA Executive Conferences
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Networking Hub available during the PIDA Executive Conferences
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| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Summit Celebration Dinner
Celebrate one last time with drinks and buffet dinner a long side your colleagues old and new as the Summit draws to a close.
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