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Animal Health Companies

Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA
19-21 May, 2025
Boston, MA

Plan Your AHNTI Experience

At the forefront of innovation, our community of animal health, nutrition/feed and technology companies play a crucial role in advancing veterinary medicine, improving animal health, and supporting the well-being of pets, livestock, and other animals.

Regardless of your interest level, species focus or product offering, we're certain to have an something suited to your needs!

Check out some of the opportunities at this year's summit below.

Book a Dedicated Meeting Table

Do you want your own dedicated meeting space to host all your 1-2-1 meetings throughout the entire event?

Maximise your time onsite by booking your own, dedicated meeting table with up to four seats. This meeting table will be in our Networking Area and will be labelled with your company name to ensure people know where you are!

All tables are:

  • Labelled with your company name

  • Available to book meetings at on Swapcard App

  • Yours from June 12-13

Find out which companies are exhibiting at this year's Start-Up Technology Village

Learn about the 10 exciting companies who have been selected to exhibit as part of our inaugural Start-Up Technology Village this year!

Our selection panel of representatives from Google, Four Two Five and IBM have chosen 10 companies with the most disruptive technologies to present at our Technology Village. These brands will be exhibiting their technologies/solutions across both main conference days (June 12-13) with their own dedicated tables - make sure you say hi!

You can learn more about the companies selected in our finalist announcement below.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

DEI Lunch & Learn

A brand new offering at AHNTI USA, join us for a dynamic lunch and learn session focused on advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the pet industry. Hosted by Lashonda Geffrard of Black Pet Business Network join this session for actionable insights and network with leaders dedicated to creating a more diverse and inclusive industry.

Covering two critical areas: "Creating Pathways for Career Advancement'' through mentorship and professional development, and "Supplier Diversity and Economic Empowerment," focusing on the integration of Minority-owned businesses into corporate supply chains. This session will highlight BPBN's initiatives and offer opportunities for corporate executives to engage and support the growth of Black professionals and businesses within the industry. 

Women in Leadership Lunch

In collaboration with WILMAH, this lunch is open to 80 attendees and will include a keynote presentation to celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to drive forward the animal health industry.

Our inaugural Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA WiL Lunch will be hosted by Julia Loew, Senior Vice President, Commercialization Services, Companion Animal, U.S. MWI Animal Health & Chairperson, WILMAH

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R&D Tearoom

Exclusively for Heads of Research & Development, this private networking session will allow for peer-to-peer discussion and network building, focused on the newest innovations and expanding pipelines of their relevant companies.

There will also be the opportunity to view our 2024 Academic Poster Presentations and discuss the insights with those who brought them together.

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The Innovation Showcase returns for 2024!

This is your opportunity to present your company to 700 industry leaders, including the world's leading animal health companies, the industry's biggest investors, service providers, technology providers, and every potential collaborator you can think of! 

Back for its 9th year, previous presenting start-ups include Mileutis, who went on to secure $20M in product financing and PetMedix, who are in the process of being acquired by Zoetis. 

Our 16 2024 finalists will get the chance to present their brand to our entire global network of movers and shakers in animal health - you really can't afford to miss this! 

Know an innovative emerging company? Nominate them here:

NOMINATE A COMPANY

We're delighted to announce our Innovation Showcase finalists

Check out the 16 emerging companies chosen by our selection committee to present in  our companion and production animal showcases on June 12!

Our selection committee have selected the 16 most innovative start-ups from our pool of applicants, to present in a 5 minute lightning pitch on the mainstage to our prestigious judging panel and audience of 350+ senior animal health executives.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

Industry Deep-Dive Roundtables

NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Join us for our Industry Deep-Dive roundtable series, where we will be exploring the latest opportunities in animal health, from chronic condition care to next generation diagnostics. 

Choose from any of these 6 intimate sessions, led by experts in their respective topics/fields. An additional networking opportunity, these roundtables across pre-registered groups of up to 12 people. Each interactive session is 30-minutes, giving you the opportunity to visit two roundtables.

Agenda Highlights

Author:

Cindy Cole

Partner
Digitalis Ventures

Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.

Cindy Cole

Partner
Digitalis Ventures

Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.

Author:

Mitch Frazier

CEO
AgriNovus Capital




Mitch Frazier

CEO
AgriNovus Capital




Author:

Alexander Petersen

Managing Director & Animal Health Lead
Corporate Finance Associates




Alexander Petersen

Managing Director & Animal Health Lead
Corporate Finance Associates




Author:

Aidan Connolly

President
AgriTech Capital

Aidan Connolly

President
AgriTech Capital
Production

Author:

Andrew McKenzie

CEO
Precision Livestock Technologies

Andrew McKenzie

CEO
Precision Livestock Technologies

Author:

Mr. David Smith

CEO & Executive Chair
Ceres Tag

Mr. David Smith

CEO & Executive Chair
Ceres Tag

Author:

Greg Campbell

Chief Operating Officer
CeresTag

Greg Campbell

Chief Operating Officer
CeresTag

Author:

Jason Clay

Senior Vice, Market Transformation
World Wildlife Fund

Jason Clay

Senior Vice, Market Transformation
World Wildlife Fund

Author:

Ginny Siller

Director of Legislative Affairs
Animal Health Institute

Ginny Siller

Director of Legislative Affairs
Animal Health Institute

Author:

Julia Loew

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations
MWI Animal Health

Julia Loew

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations
MWI Animal Health

Author:

Tim Peart

President
Micro Technologies



Tim Peart

President
Micro Technologies



Author:

Susan Groeneveld

Founder
sylvester.ai

Susan Groeneveld

Founder
sylvester.ai

Author:

Cal Lai

Chairman & CEO
Ask.vet



Cal Lai

Chairman & CEO
Ask.vet



Interested in finding out more?

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Who You Will Meet

The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series is the premier, industry-led platform dedicated to uniting the entire industry. Bringing together senior executives from large pharmaceutical and medical device companies, biotechs, startups, investors, funds, CROs, consultants, law firms, government representatives, regulatory experts, and other supporting stakeholders, AHNTI is dedicated to meeting the essential demands of the animal health sector to facilitate the scaling and growth of companies and key stakeholders throughout their commercial journey.

  • Emerging Companies
    46%

    Past Start-Up Attendees

  • Investors
    12%

    Past Investor Attendees

  • Multinationals and Service Providers
    28%

    Past Multinational Attendees

  • Mid-Size Companies
    14%