PETFORWARD -
Moving India's pet
industry forward.
Leaders from across the globe share what it took to build pet businesses at scale.
25–26 November 2026 | Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai
Moving India's pet
industry forward.
Leaders from across the globe share what it took to build pet businesses at scale.
25–26 November 2026 · Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai
PETFORWARD runs across both days of PetBridge. Leaders from across the globe share what it took to build pet businesses at scale, and where they see the category going from here.
Whatever stage you are at, the sessions are built to move you forward. Weighing whether to enter the category, you get an honest picture of where the money is being made. Trying to get into retail, you hear how listing decisions are made. Looking for a manufacturing partner, you learn what suppliers need before they quote. Importing or exporting, you get the regulatory and certification picture from people who have cleared it. Looking to invest, you hear which categories are genuinely opening and which are being oversold.
Fourteen sessions cover the length of the value chain, each built to keep the room in the conversation rather than listening to it. Sessions run alongside the exhibition floor, so you can move between the two through the day.
Six tracks. Every stage
of the value chain.
Fourteen sessions across two days,
from the opening keynote to the
closing roundtable.
Schedule, timings and speakers may change without prior notice.
India's $1B Bet
KeynoteIndia's pet care market, its road to 2030, growth drivers, premium and specialised products, organised and online retail, investment flows, and how businesses can position for the opportunity.
Global Pet Market Landscape & the India Opportunity
Keynote PresentationA global view of the pet care market and where India sits within it — the size of the prize, the pace of change, and the window that is open right now.
The 10X Playbook
SessionHow to build a pet care business that scales in India. What separates brands that plateau from brands that scale — and a practical playbook for getting there.
The Shelf Wars
SessionWhat retail buyers want, what gets brands rejected, and how to understand the buyer's mindset. Retailer margins, listing decisions, and what makes a brand easy to say yes to.
Lunch & Networking
BreakConnect with exhibitors, buyers and peers on the exhibition floor.
Five Years Ahead
SessionWhat mature pet markets reveal about India's future — premiumisation, pet humanisation, sustainability and emerging categories that will define the next five years.
Cracking India
SessionHow global brands can enter, partner and win in India. Distribution partners, import duties and clearance, FSSAI and labelling compliance, and building scalable partnerships.
The Growth Engine
SessionOEM and private label — retailer margins, manufacturer scale, supplier demands, manufacturing and quality requirements, and export-ready capabilities.
The Power Room
CEO RoundtableIndia's pet industry in 2030 — growth, consolidation, M&A, scaling challenges, relevant technologies and India's global pet care position.
Founder, Unfiltered
ConversationAn unscripted founder conversation about building and scaling a pet brand in India — early bets, hard calls, mistakes and turning points.
Well & Thriving
SessionVeterinary chains and diagnostics, preventive and prescription healthcare, functional nutrition and supplements, professional grooming, and pet-health regulation.
The Smart Shift
SessionPet technology, AI, smart devices and wearables, AI-driven health and behaviour tools, and SaaS platforms for veterinary practices, retail and customer engagement. What is adoptable opportunity and what is hype.
Where the Money Flows
SessionInvestment and funding in pet care — business models that attract capital, investor criteria, valuation, funding gaps and opportunities for founders seeking to raise and scale.
India to the World
SessionExporting from India — FSSC 22000 and other certifications, target-market regulation, overseas buyer vetting, export readiness and globally compliant manufacturing.
The 10-Minute War
Closing SessionSupply chain, packaging and quick-commerce readiness — cold-chain logistics, sustainable and smart packaging, inventory management and fast, fragmented modern pet retail.
A separate Workshop Arena runs alongside the main stage on both days - practical, working-level sessions for teams solving critical industry problems. Topics and timings to be announced.
PETFORWARD · PetBridge 2026
Fourteen sessions.
Every one complimentary.
Register to visit PetBridge 2026 and access the full PETFORWARD programme at no additional cost.