Welcome to
BASE CAMP

SUMMITING TO $1.5B BY 2030
Welcome to the 2026 Champion Petfoods Leader Summit in Colorado Springs. Our business is growing, and we aspire to achieve even more — but what got us here won’t get us where we want to go next. From Base Camp to the Summit, we look forward to growing together over the next two-and-a-half days of inspiration, camaraderie, and fun.
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Welcome to
BASE CAMP

SUMMITING TO $1.5B BY 2030
Welcome to the 2026 Champion Petfoods Leader Summit in Colorado Springs. Our business is growing, and we aspire to achieve even more — but what got us here won’t get us where we want to go next. From Base Camp to the Summit, we look forward to growing together over the next two-and-a-half days of inspiration, camaraderie, and fun.
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DESTINATION
Colorado Springs, Colorado
VENUE
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
START DATE
March 17, 2026
END DATE
March 19, 2026

Agenda

DAY
01
TUESDAY
March 17, 2026

Day 1 Opening

Business Overview &
Financial Update

BAFRINO Food Philosophy Deep Dive

Welcome Reception

DAY
02
WEDNESDAY
March 18, 2026

Coffee & Breakfast

Day 2 Opening

Human, Capable & Connected P&O Session

Growth Expo: Round Robin Showcases

Functional Team Break Outs

ELT-hosted Small Group Dinners

DAY
03
THURSDAY
March 19, 2026

Inspiration Session From a Mars Business Leader

Fireside Chat with Justin White, Mars Family

Hear from Ikdeep Singh, President Global Pet Nutrition

Keynote Speaker: Alison Levine

40th Anniversary Gala Celebration

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DAY
01
TUESDAY
March 17, 2026

Day 1 Opening

Business Overview & Financial Update

BAFRINO Food Philosophy Deep Dive
Welcome Reception
DAY
02
WEDNESDAY
March 18, 2026

Coffee & Breakfast

Day 2 Opening

Human, Capable & Connected P&O Session

Growth Expo: Round Robin Showcases

Functional Team Break Outs

ELT-hosted Small Group Dinners

DAY
03
THURSDAY
March 19, 2026

Inspiration Session from a Mars business leader

Fireside chat with Justin White, Mars Family

Hear from Ikdeep Singh, President Global Pet Nutrition

Keynote Speaker: Alison Levine

40th Anniversary Gala Celebration

DAY
01
TUESDAY
March 17, 2026

Day 1 Opening

Business Overview & Financial Update

BAFRINO Food Philosophy Deep Dive

Welcome Reception

DAY
02
WEDNESDAY
March 18, 2026

Coffee & Breakfast

Day 2 Opening

Human, Capable & Connected P&O Session

Growth Expo: Round Robin Showcases

Functional Team Break Outs

ELT-hosted small group dinners

DAY
03
THURSDAY
March 19, 2026

Inspiration Session from a Mars business leader

Fireside chat with Justin White, Mars Family

Hear from Ikdeep Singh, President Global Pet Nutrition

Keynote Speaker: Alison Levine

40th Anniversary Gala Celebration

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EXCURSIONS
Thursday, March 19th
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
An immersive, interactive museum celebrating the spirit of the Games. Experience inspiring athlete stories, hands-on exhibits, and cutting-edge simulations that bring Olympic and Paralympic history to life.
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Garden of the Gods
Explore towering red rock formations and sweeping Front Range views at this iconic Colorado park. With scenic trails and stunning photo opportunities, it’s perfect for group outings or a peaceful outdoor escape.
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Manitou Incline
A bucket-list climb for thrill seekers and team challengers, the Manitou Incline gains 2,000+ feet in under a mile with nearly 2,800 steps straight up the mountainside. It’s a heart-pounding challenge rewarded with sweeping views and a true sense of accomplishment at the top.
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ATTIRE

Summit

Business casual to elevated casual is recommended. Jeans are welcome and in true Colorado fashion, fleeces and sweatshirts will fit right in. Comfortable shoes are encouraged, as we’ll be heading outdoors for walks and other activities.

Gala

Formal or elevated evening attire. Think cocktail dresses, dressy separates, or elevated looks—no tuxedos or full suits required. This is a chance to dress up and celebrate!

ATTIRE

Summit

Business casual to elevated casual is recommended. Jeans are welcome and in true Colorado fashion, fleeces and sweatshirts will fit right in. Comfortable shoes are encouraged, as we’ll be heading outdoors for walks and other activities.

Gala

Formal or elevated evening attire. Think cocktail dresses, dressy separates, or elevated looks—no tuxedos required. This is a chance to dress up and celebrate!
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Elevation Notice

Please note that Colorado Springs is located at an elevation of 6,000+ feet above sea level. Guests coming from lower elevations may experience temporary altitude effects. Drinking plenty of water and taking breaks as needed is encouraged.

VENUE

Cheyenne
Mountain Resort

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, offers a stunning lakeside setting at the base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. With breathtaking mountain views and resort-style amenities, it’s the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable event.

VENUE

Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, offers a stunning lakeside setting at the base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. With breathtaking mountain views and resort-style amenities, it’s the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable event.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Alison Levine

Alison Levine is no stranger to punishing environments. She has survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane force winds, sudden avalanches…and a career on Wall Street.

Levine has climbed the highest peak on every continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, and skied across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North Pole. In January 2008 she made history as the first American to follow a remote route across west Antarctica for 600 miles to the South Pole. She completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 lbs of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Alison Levine

Alison Levine is no stranger to punishing environments. She has survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane force winds, sudden avalanches…and a career on Wall Street.

Levine has climbed the highest peak on every continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, and skied across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North Pole. In January 2008 she made history as the first American to follow a remote route across west Antarctica for 600 miles to the South Pole. She completed this arduous journey on skis while hauling 150 lbs of her gear and supplies in a sled harnessed to her waist.
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