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VetForumEurope 2024

May 13-14, 2024

Eurostars, Sitges

VetForum Europe brings you the unmissable opportunity to connect and meet with other industry players over two days of meetings and informal networking.

VetForum Europe is the single most efficient way to meet industry decision makers and innovative suppliers whilst networking amongst peers, in one place, at one time.

The unique forum brings together supplier companies to meet with owners, managing directors and procurement specialists of vet groups throughout the UK and Europe in a format of pre-arranged meetings, conference discussions and networking opportunities.

It's a fantastic way to condense a year's worth of meetings and information into just two days!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Access to some of the best vet groups and suppliers in the region, showcasing the industry’s most innovative products and services.

Hear from thought leaders and best-in-class practitioners. Our content will encourage constructive dialogue – with presentations that address the most current and pressing issues; their complexities and solutions.

Tailor your own program of one-to-one meetings, to ensure that the delegates sitting opposite you tick all the boxes on your list of business aspirations. 

Cut to the chase – our invitation-only policy means you’ll only meet with the decision makers.

Network with your peers in a luxury location, through first-class social events, designed to develop and strengthen relationships.

AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Speaker

Matthew Lee

Co-Head Of Healthcare, Europe, Lincoln International

Speaker

Rebecca Maher

Managing Director, InsideMinds Consulting Ltd

Speaker

Ingela Ericsson

Regional Manager, iM3

Speaker

Gabriel Martinez

Vice President, KVP International

Moderator

Bruce L. Truman MBA

Founder, BLT Technology & Innovation Group

Moderator

Candise Goodwin

Founder, Outlier Advisors

Moderator

Emma Barnes

Certified FocalPoint Business Coach , FocalPoint

Panelist

Russell Welsh

COO & Co Founder, Creature Comforts

Panellist

Thom Jenkins

Co-Founder & CEO, PetsApp

Panellist

Paul Ebert

Founder & CEO, Tabeo

Panellist

Matthew Bubear

Founder & Chief Vision Officer , CASCO Pet

Panellist

Randy Valpy

CEO, Fear Free

Matthew provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services and leads Lincoln’s U.K. strategic efforts within the healthcare sector. Matthew has nearly 20 years of M&A advisory experience, executing both sell-side and buy-side transactions for private equity clients, publicly traded companies and privately held and family-owned businesses. His experience spans both U.K. and international markets.  Matthew specializes in advising healthcare services and medical device companies and has a comprehensive understanding of these diverse markets. Matthew delivers on clients’ ambitions by providing hands-on, independent advice and leveraging the global Lincoln healthcare network.  Prior to joining Lincoln, Matthew worked at one of the “Big 4” accountancy firms as a senior member of its healthcare M&A team. Beforehand, Matthew was a private equity investor at Lloyds Development Capital and practiced healthcare M&A at Rothschild & Co in London.  Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Bath and holds a Securities Institute Diploma.

In this presentation, Gabriel Martinez, VP of KVP International, highlights several issues facing the Veterinary market and the little changes hospitals can make to decrease their carbon footprint. The talk will be from a business development point of view with a focus on finding strategic partners. 

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Matthew Bubear, "I am the Chief Vision Officer at CASCO Pet, a global leader in the pet industry with over 27 years of experience. I lead a team of passionate and creative professionals who are dedicated to improving the well-being of pets and their owners. My core competencies include leadership, marketing, sales, negotiation, and HR, as well as business writing and storytelling.

My vision combines animal welfare, re-wilding, and conservation with innovative design and technology. We specialize in veterinary habitats for pet patients and enclosures for pet retail, all with a primary focus on animal welfare. Our products and services have won multiple awards and recognition from customers and partners alike. We have successfully launched and grown CASCO Pet's operations in the USA, UK, Germany, and Portugal, and expanded our reach across the globe. My mission is to inspire and empower pet owners and businesses to make a difference for animals, people, and the planet."

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy ValphyRandy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Matthew Bubear, "I am the Chief Vision Officer at CASCO Pet, a global leader in the pet industry with over 27 years of experience. I lead a team of passionate and creative professionals who are dedicated to improving the well-being of pets and their owners. My core competencies include leadership, marketing, sales, negotiation, and HR, as well as business writing and storytelling.

My vision combines animal welfare, re-wilding, and conservation with innovative design and technology. We specialize in veterinary habitats for pet patients and enclosures for pet retail, all with a primary focus on animal welfare. Our products and services have won multiple awards and recognition from customers and partners alike. We have successfully launched and grown CASCO Pet's operations in the USA, UK, Germany, and Portugal, and expanded our reach across the globe. My mission is to inspire and empower pet owners and businesses to make a difference for animals, people, and the planet."

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy ValphyRandy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Matthew Bubear, "I am the Chief Vision Officer at CASCO Pet, a global leader in the pet industry with over 27 years of experience. I lead a team of passionate and creative professionals who are dedicated to improving the well-being of pets and their owners. My core competencies include leadership, marketing, sales, negotiation, and HR, as well as business writing and storytelling.

My vision combines animal welfare, re-wilding, and conservation with innovative design and technology. We specialize in veterinary habitats for pet patients and enclosures for pet retail, all with a primary focus on animal welfare. Our products and services have won multiple awards and recognition from customers and partners alike. We have successfully launched and grown CASCO Pet's operations in the USA, UK, Germany, and Portugal, and expanded our reach across the globe. My mission is to inspire and empower pet owners and businesses to make a difference for animals, people, and the planet."

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy ValphyRandy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Matthew Bubear, "I am the Chief Vision Officer at CASCO Pet, a global leader in the pet industry with over 27 years of experience. I lead a team of passionate and creative professionals who are dedicated to improving the well-being of pets and their owners. My core competencies include leadership, marketing, sales, negotiation, and HR, as well as business writing and storytelling.

My vision combines animal welfare, re-wilding, and conservation with innovative design and technology. We specialize in veterinary habitats for pet patients and enclosures for pet retail, all with a primary focus on animal welfare. Our products and services have won multiple awards and recognition from customers and partners alike. We have successfully launched and grown CASCO Pet's operations in the USA, UK, Germany, and Portugal, and expanded our reach across the globe. My mission is to inspire and empower pet owners and businesses to make a difference for animals, people, and the planet."

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy ValphyRandy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

EVENT PARTNERS

"VetForum created an atmosphere of collaboration, influence and partnership unlike any other conference we’ve attended in the vetmed space. We highly recommend this event if you are looking to forge and enhance deeper relationships with other like-minded individuals looking to gain an edge in technology and innovation leading the veterinary industry." VP Marketing, Innovetive Petcare

"The format is unbelievably productive, but also manages to fit in the fun element that many business meetings lack. It is informative, promotes relationships, and is a great conference.” Dr. Naomi Murray, Brief Media

"A must attend one-of-a-kind event" Managing Director, Goddard Veterinary Group 

"I have never seen anything like this type of format, it is very well thought out and unbelievably effective" CEO

VENUE

VetForum Europe will be heading to the stunning Eurostars Sitges hotel, conveniently located a 30 minute drive from Barcelona airport.

How to get there

Hotel Eurostars is located approximately a 30 minute drive from Barcelona airport and 3.5km from the centre of Sitges.

 

Contact Hotel

+34 938 109 017

reservas@eurostarssitges.com

 

Address

Av. Camí de Miralpeix 12 Sitges - Barcelona

08870 Spain

 

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