The 2022 Indepet Conference kicked off last night at the Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast, Qld, and the industry were out in force.

Running over four days from 22-26 May, the Indepet Conference features speakers from across the industry, a supplier trade exhibition, and the chance to mingle and network with a sprinkling of fun events over the week.

Here are some highlights from the Sunday night welcome drinks:

Alira Willcocks (Prestige Pet), Alisha Mitchell (Virbac), Todd Clarkson (Indepet), Lauren Plakias (Virbac).
Paul Mckee (Kazoo), Sasha Gibbs (Real Pet Food), Sally Milesi (Indepet).
Brie Sinclair (Indepet), Melissa Sewell (Real Pet Food).
John Counihan (Mt Barker Pet Centre), James Yates (Pet Industry News).
Daniel Carrington (The Pet Shop Boyz), Alira Willcocks (Prestige Pet), Gareth Bingon (Ezy Dog), Rachel Houston (Pet Superstore), Samantha Clay (Pet Superstore), Beau Hammond (Pet Superstore).
Brie Sinclair (Indepet), Deborah Jackson (Pet Industry News).
Rebeka Glanvill (Aquarium Industries), James Yates (Pet Industry News), Marnie Williams (Aquarium Industries), Brie Sinclair (Indepet).

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