2024 Conference

Each year, professional pet sitters gather from across the country
to attend informative seminars, network with peers and see the
latest products and services in the pet care industry. Join us!

 

Our goal is to bring together industry leaders with session topics that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and provoke conversations that matter.

 

March 1-3, 2024

Savannah, GA 

 

Request for Proposal 

Deadline: August 18, 2023

 

Presenter / Panelist Registration Fees 

Lead Presenter - the registration fee will be waived.

Co-Presenter's - the registration fee will be waived for the day he/she is presenting. 

Panelist - the registration fee will be waived.  

 

 For your convenience, and ours, correspondence will be sent to the Lead Presenter only. 

Room Set-up: Crescent Rounds of 5/6

Honorariums are not offered.

Presenters are fully responsible for their travel and lodging arrangements and costs.  

However, many opportunities are available to present yourself/your session in front of 150 or more pet professionals.  In addition to presentations, advertising and exhibit space is available ~  complimentary to all speakers. 

 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities are available here.  

If you have any questions, please contact Cathe Delaney at cdelaney@petsitters.org.  

NAPPS Statement of Position  

Conference/Networking/Webinar sessions presented to you are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ ethos, policies, or suggested business practices.  

NAPPS celebrates the entrepreneur and embraces your right to run your business your way. It is suggested you always consult an expert or legal professional and understand that practices and laws can vary from local to federal levels. 

As a pet-focused organization, NAPPS encourages the use of humane and positive techniques when caring for and handling animals.

 

 

Presentation Information ~ this information will be required, if selected. 

Please limit to 2 pages typewritten, single-spaced. 

Please include the following: 

1. Title of Presentation (see page 1).
2. Brief description of the presentation (no more than 3 lines – see page 1). If the session is selected, this description will be used for the forum program.
3. Goals/learning objectives of the presentation for the participants.
4. Explanation of interactive opportunities provided to participants within the workshop.
5. Biographies of Lead Presenter and Co-Presenter—if applicable (100 words or less each).
6. Brief description of previous presenting experience.
7. Please enclose copies of handouts that will be distributed during the workshop.

 Please note the following regarding handouts:

• Handouts are required of all workshops.
• Prior to the forum we must receive one complete set of all handouts.
• Presenters are required to provide sufficient copies of their handouts for their workshops

Preference Will Be Given to Workshops That:

• Fulfill the three goals of the conference:
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Involvement
• Provide attendees with information on the topic as well as give them a new skill.
• Present tested, validated approaches or models.
• Inspire the participants to employ or transfer skills.
• Include significant interaction between trainer(s) and participants.
• Offer higher quality handouts.
• Are staffed by top-notch trainers with proven track records.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication.
• Address timely, relevant subjects.

 

 

Please submit your application by August 18, 2023

Please contact NAPPS Headquarters at 856-439-0324 or napps@petsitters.org should you have any questions regarding this proposal.  

Presenters are fully responsible for their travel and lodging arrangements and costs. 

Deadline for Proposals: August 18, 2023

 

Final Committee Review: September 20, 2023

 

Deadline for Presentations: February 5, 2024