EPO President to Speak at CIPIC 2026 in Guangzhou, China
The European Pet Organization (EPO) will participate in the 2nd CIPS International Pet Industry Convention (CIPIC), taking place on 11 November 2026 in Guangzhou, China, ahead of the 30th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2026).
EPO will be represented by its President, Svein A. Fosså, who has been invited to contribute as a speaker to this year’s convention, held under the theme “Renewal 2026 – Toward Shared Growth.”
As part of the programme, Svein will deliver a presentation entitled “The Changing Regulatory Environment in Europe: Implications for the Global Pet Sector.”
His contribution will focus on the evolving European regulatory landscape affecting the pet sector and the implications of EU policy developments for the international pet industry.
European legislation increasingly addresses issues of direct relevance to the pet sector, including animal welfare, responsible pet keeping, animal sourcing and trade. These developments have implications extending beyond the EU market, making international dialogue and cooperation particularly important.
EPO’s participation will provide an opportunity to share the European pet sector’s perspective on these developments and highlight the importance of science-based, proportionate and practical regulatory approaches that safeguard animal welfare while supporting responsible pet keeping, sustainable trade and the future of the sector.
Beyond his contribution to CIPIC, Svein A. Fosså will also participate in activities during CIPS 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 November in Guangzhou, including further speaking engagements and his role as a member of the international jury for the CIPS Innovation Award.
Through its participation in CIPIC and CIPS 2026, EPO aims to strengthen its engagement with international stakeholders, promote exchanges on regulatory developments and reinforce cooperation across the global pet sector.
Presentation details
- Event: 2nd CIPS International Pet Industry Convention (CIPIC)
- Date: 11 November 2026
- Time: 15:55–16:25
- Speaker: Svein A. Fosså, President of EPO
- Presentation: The Changing Regulatory Environment in Europe: Implications for the Global Pet Sector
- Venue: Conference Hall 8, Area B, China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
