Pet Sitters International Opens 2027 Call for Speakers
KING, N.C. (September 21, 2026) — Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners, has officially opened its Call for Speakers for 2027. The association’s planning team is seeking passionate, engaging thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners to present:
- Virtual sessions (monthly opportunities throughout 2027)
- In-person sessions (at PSI's 2027 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference, location and date to be announced 11/7)
“PSI’s in-person and virtual events cater to small-business owners in the professional pet-care industry,” said PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston. “While these business owners are at various stages of their careers and manage businesses of varying sizes, they all share a strong commitment to professionalism, high industry standards, continuing education and exceptional pet care.”
“PSI is committed to providing high-quality educational programming that benefits our attendees, their businesses, and the pets and pet parents they serve,” she continued.
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 medicine
- 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
Submissions for 2027 opportunities are due by October 22, 2026, for priority consideration and the final submission deadline is January 31, 2027.
Proposals can be submitted online on the PSI website at www.petsit.com/speakers.
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