Shaping the Future of the Pet Industry Economy
Pet Industry Rising 2026 brings together visionary founders, CEOs, investors, and strategic decision-makers. Through curated executive interviews, global digital releases, and the prestigious Ladybird Excellence Award, this private summit creates authority positioning, strategic visibility, and long-term industry influence. If you are building the future of pet care, this is your room.
Who This Is For
This summit is curated for:
• Pet industry founders & CEOs
• Global brand leaders & innovators
• Retail, health tech & sustainability pioneers
• Investors & expansion strategists
• Senior decision-makers attending Interzoo
If you are influencing growth, innovation, or expansion in the pet economy, you belong here.
How Pet Industry Rising 2026 Works
A strategic 3-phase visibility and leadership experience
Interview & Nomination Window
20 April – 09 May 2026
Participate in a 60-minute executive leadership interview with Peggy I. Pleines. During this phase, your industry insights, innovation story, and leadership vision are professionally captured and positioned for global exposure. Award nomination reviews begin here, building your authority before Interzoo even starts.
Digital Release & Summit Momentum
09–10 May 2026
Your interview highlights are released across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Summit media channels. Cross-tagging with industry leaders and partners creates public visibility, strategic positioning, and brand credibility. Momentum builds as the countdown to Interzoo and the Ladybird Excellence Award accelerates
Interzoo 2026 Presence & Award Recognition
12–15 May 2026-Nuremberg, Germany
Join the experience in Nuremberg during Interzoo 2026. Network with industry leaders, gain high-value visibility, and, if selected, receive recognition at the Ladybird Excellence Award Ceremony. Media coverage and post-event PR extend your influence long after the summit concludes.
Exclusive Benefits of Attending
Pet Industry Rising 2026 is designed as a high-level visibility and leadership positioning experience for founders, CEOs, and strategic decision-makers shaping the future of the pet economy.
✔ 30-minute complimentary Decide with Grace™ strategy session
Gain executive clarity through a private strategic session designed to strengthen your leadership direction and growth positioning.
✔ 60-minute executive leadership interview with Peggy I. Pleines
Participate in a professionally curated spotlight interview capturing your innovation, expertise, and industry impact.
✔ Global press & digital campaign exposure
Amplify your visibility through strategic releases across digital platforms and industry media channels.
✔ Personalized highlight video for your brand assets
Receive professionally positioned video content you can leverage for marketing, partnerships, and investor relations.
✔ Consideration for the prestigious Ladybird Excellence Award
Be evaluated for recognition honoring authentic leadership, innovation, and measurable industry influence.
✔ Global announcement & media features
Extend your reach beyond the event with post-summit media positioning and visibility campaigns.
✔ Industry recognition during Interzoo
Strengthen your authority with strategic positioning during one of the world’s most influential pet industry trade events.
Meet Your Host
Peggy Pleines is a Global Growth Strategist, international speaker, and CEO of My Ladybird Enterprise AG. She has worked with CEOs, founders, and decision-makers worldwide, helping them scale their brands with bold clarity, grounded leadership, and strategic vision.
Peggy isn’t just about headlines and titles (though she has plenty). She is the creator of Decide with Grace™, a framework that empowers leaders to make courageous decisions that balance strategy with authenticity.
With a unique blend of collaborative approach she thrives on bringing together visionaries from diverse industries, fostering spaces where innovation, leadership, and impact intersect. Past participants in her events have expanded their reach, grown their influence, and built thriving global communities.
With her signature energy and insight, Peggy is curating Pet Industry Rising to spotlight leaders like you who embody innovation, influence, and impact.
Our Value Partners
Schedule Your 60-Minute Leadership Interview
Select your preferred time and secure your place at Pet Industry Rising 2026.
The Ladybird Excellence Award honors visionary leaders, innovative businesses, and transformative decision-makers within the pet industry. This prestigious European award recognizes individuals and companies that have made exceptional contributions by demonstrating strategic leadership, innovation, ethical business practices, and a lasting impact on the industry..
By celebrating bold, forward-thinking decisions, the award aims to inspire progress, set new standards, and highlight those shaping the future of pet care, innovation, and business growth. Winners exemplify how decision-making is the ultimate power—a superpower that drives transformation and success.
Peggy I. Pleines
Global Growth Strategist & High-Stakes Decision Expert
Founder & CEO, My Ladybird Enterprise AG
My Ladybird Enterprise AG
Zurich, Switzerland