PSI's Call for Speakers 2027
Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners, has officially opened its 2027 Call for Speakers.
The association’s planning team is seeking passionate, engaging thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners for PSI's annual in-person Pet Sitter World Educational Conference (date/location to be announced 11/8), PSI's online summit series and online trainings throughout 2027.
Speaker proposals should be submitted by October 22, 2026, for priority consideration.
2027 Speaker Opportunities:
- IN PERSON: PSI's 2027 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference (Date/location TBA 11/8)
- VIRTUAL: Opportunities available each month throughout 2027
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 22, 2026 (for priority consideration); January 31, 2027 (final deadline)
Who are we looking for?
PSI's event participants are professional pet-sitting and/or dog-walking business owners at various stages of their pet-care careers and managing businesses of varying sizes. While industry experience and business size vary, our participants all share a strong commitment to professionalism, continuing education and exceptional pet care. They are pet-care providers, but also small-business owners, pet advocates, and influencers in their local markets and beyond.
PSI is commited to providing high-quality educational programming that benefits our attendees, their businesses, and the pets and pet parents they serve.
To achieve this goal, PSI is seeking 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
- Human Resources/Staffing
- Customer Service
- Legal and Accounting
- Marketing and SEO
- Technology and Automation
- Media and PR
- Estate/End-of-Life Planning
- Time Management/Organization
Prior, documented speaking experience is preffered, and all selected speakers must be able to provide high-quality slides to accompany their presentation.
Please note: All sessions should be educational in nature. Authors, consultants, and company representatives are encouraged to submit proposals, but the presentation cannot be a sales pitch for a specific book, DVD, business, or program, etc.
All PSI staff, members, partners, affiliates, speakers and writers are expected to adhere to PSI’s non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
Submit Your Proposal
Please submit your speaker proposal by 10/22/26 (priority consideration) or 1/31/27 (final deadline):
Individuals will be contacted directly if the PSI planning team 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.
