The US Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has announced an increase of more than 50 per cent in registrations for the 2013 Pet Industry’s Top2Top Conference as compared to this time last year. The event will take place on 23-25 April at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa/California. “We are so pleased that members of the pet industry understand the value of uniting the industry,” states Mike Canning, president and CEO of PIJAC. “The Top2Top Conference is the perfect venue to stay abreast of future trends, be they economic, population, or legislative which impact the industry.” With meaningful sessions that focus on the state of the industry, economic trends and forecasting, and the changing demographics of human and pet populations, this must-attend event is for anyone with a stake in the future of the pet industry. Join industry colleagues for good food, good conversation and a little friendly competition. The networking events include golf and bowling tournaments, table topic meetings, hospitality suite, wine tasting, and the “Welcome Blues Jam”. For the full agenda visit the Pet Industry’s Top2Top Conference website at www.petindustrytop2top.com. PIJAC is proud to welcome four new sponsors for the 2013 conference: United Pet Group, Pet Food Institute, the international trade magazine PET worldwide and FishMart. “We are honoured to have 29 distinguished companies supporting this innovative event,” states Canning. “These companies understand that we need to work together in order to continue thriving, and their commitment to a bright future is outstanding,” added Canning.