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Nutrition-based therapies are redefining companion animal care, offering evidence-driven approaches to manage metabolic, inflammatory, and chronic conditions. With advances moving from research to practice, changemakers at the forefront of science and product development explore the opportunities and hurdles that will shape clinical validation, adoption, and long-term impact.

  • Clinical validation – generating evidence to secure veterinary confidence and consumer trust
  • Market adoption – positioning nutrition as a credible option to treat chronic disease
Moderator

Author:

Julie Lawless

President
Lawless Strategic Communications

Julie Lawless

President
Lawless Strategic Communications
Panellists

Author:

Rosa Carbonell

President
FEDIAF

Rosa Carbonell

President
FEDIAF

Author:

Courtney Miller

Chief Veterinary & Innovation Officer
Vetnique

Courtney Miller

Chief Veterinary & Innovation Officer
Vetnique

Cell and gene therapies are redefining the possibilities of veterinary medicine offering the potential to repair, replace, and restore biological function. With the first approvals expected as early as 2026, changemakers at the forefront of research and commercialisation explore the opportunities and hurdles that will define their path to clinical adoption.

  • Clinical adoption – building veterinary trust and integrating into practice workflows
  • Distribution – ensuring stability, scalability, and accessibility
Panellists

Author:

Linda Black

CEO
Gallant

Linda Black

CEO
Gallant

Author:

Thomas Koch

Founder, CEO & CSO
eQcell Inc

Thomas Koch

Founder, CEO & CSO
eQcell Inc

Author:

Julia Loew

Chief Commercial Officer
MWI Animal Health

Julia Loew

Chief Commercial Officer
MWI Animal Health

Artificial intelligence can play a vital role by enabling predictive analytics to help farmers anticipate productivity changes and prevent health issues before they escalate. Hear from the changemakers applying data-driven insights to deliver measurable health and productivity gains across livestock systems.

  • Demonstrating ROI – building the evidence base to drive farmer adoption
  • Data – overcoming the challenge of dispersed datasets from farms, labs and clinics
  • Route to market – integrating AI tools into existing farm management systems
Panellists

Author:

Paul Horwood

UK Head of Farm
IVC Evidensia

Paul Horwood

UK Head of Farm
IVC Evidensia

Author:

Robert Hyde

Co-Founder and CTO
Vet Vision AI

Robert Hyde

Co-Founder and CTO
Vet Vision AI

Author:

Arjun Ganesan

CEO
Ancera

Arjun Ganesan

CEO
Ancera

Winners will be announced across the following categories

  • Best in Class across Biopharma, Nutrition, Diagnostics and Technology
    Best in Show – Judges Award
  • Best in Show – Audience Award
  • Calan Smith Innovation Award

Author:

Niamh Gallagher

Program Director - AHNTI
Kisaco Research

Niamh Gallagher

Program Director - AHNTI
Kisaco Research

Bringing innovation to market means navigating complex and often fragmented regulatory pathways. This panel explores the regulatory hurdles that shape timelines, costs, and strategic choices, highlighting the global differences that influence market access. Panellists will also consider whether greater harmonisation across regions is possible, or even desirable, and what that could mean for innovators.

Moderator

Author:

Chris Boyle

Partner
Sidley Austin LLP

Chris Boyle

Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Panellists

Author:

Dr. Kimberly Simmons

Director Global Regulatory Affairs
Clinglobal

Dr. Kimberly Simmons

Director Global Regulatory Affairs
Clinglobal

Author:

Roxanne Feller

Secretary General
Animal Health Europe

Roxanne Feller

Secretary General
Animal Health Europe

A sneak peek into cutting‑edge research and innovations driving next‑generation biopharma — from human health breakthroughs to translational applications in animal health. Explore novel compounds, delivery technologies and cross‑species strategies accelerating Animal Health

Author:

Rob Kelly

SVP, Global Marketing & Commercial Leader EURAM
MSD Animal Health

Rob Kelly

SVP, Global Marketing & Commercial Leader EURAM
MSD Animal Health