2025 CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Calling all industry thought leaders and experts to share insights, expertise, experience, and to suggest topic ideas for these must-attend Pet Sitters International events taking place in 2025.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's leading educational association for professional pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners and these events attract top-notch small-business owners in the professional pet-care industry who are committed to expanding their network and increasing their business acumen and pet-care expertise.

2025 speaking opportunities include:

PSI's FOCUS one-day online summit, March 4, 2025
PSI's in-person Pet Sitter World Educational Conference, Sept. 9-11, San Antonio, Texas

Please note: Proposals for these events must be submitted by October 30, 2024.

PSI seeks diverse, dynamic experts from industries relevant to PSI’s members including, but not limited to:

Pet sitting and dog walking
Veterinary
Pet behavior and training
Pet health and wellness
Pet food and nutrition
Personal safety
Human Resources
Legal and Accounting
Marketing and SEO
Technology and Automation
Media and PR
Time Management/Organization

Please note: All sessions hould be educational in nature. Authors, consultants, and company representatives may submit proposals, but the presentation may not include a sales pitch, self-promotion or mention of products/services. For specific product or service promotion, sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact PSI to learn more.

All PSI staff, members, partners, affiliates, and presenters are expected to adhere to PSI’s non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Submit Your Speaker Proposal

Reminder: 2025 speaker proposals must be submitted by October 30, 2024.

This form should be completed by the potential speaker (and not simply used to suggest a speaker/topic idea; PSI members are always encouraged to email topic ideas to PSI.).

Individuals will be contacted directly if the PSI staff feels an upcoming opportunity may be a good fit.

If you have any questions about this form, PSI or upcoming opportunities, please contact PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston at beth@petsit.com.

First and Last Name *:

Email Address *:

Mailing Address *:

Phone Number *:

Company/Organization *:

Job Title/Occupation *:

Please indicate which opportunities you wish to be considered for. Check all that apply.::PSI's FOCUS one-day online summit

PSI's in-person Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

Please provide your proposed session details. What can attendees expect to learn? *:

Have you presented this topic at any other conference or webinar in the last two years? If yes, please provide details. *:

Please include your bio below (no more than 1-2 paragraphs) that may be used in promotional materials and/or on the PSI website if you are selected for one of the opportunities noted above. *:

Please provide information below on your typical speaker fee (e.g., $ amount, in-kind, such as booth space,etc.) *:

Please upload a photo of yourself that may be used in promotional materials and/or on the PSI website if you are selected for one of the opportunities noted above.:

Is there any additional information that you would like to share with PSI as we review your information?:

2025 speaking opportunities include:

Submit Your Speaker Proposal

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