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January 2026
Jan. 5-10
Barkleigh Pet Pro Cruise
Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean cruise on Mariner of The Sea for dog groomers to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with industry peers. Blends education, networking and vacation, and includes brand-new Boarding & Daycare track.
barkleighevents.com/cruise
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
Jan. 20-22
AAFCO Midyear Meeting
New Orleans, LA
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) holds several meetings, training sessions and seminars each year for its membership. The organization establishes nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet food.
aafco.org
Produced by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
Jan. 23-25
ClickerExpo LIVE
Virtual
Online event for animal-training enthusiasts and professionals to receive coaching, keep up with the latest techniques and learn from positive-reinforcement experts through interactive sessions. Crafted specifically for online learners.
clickerexpo.clickertraining.com
Produced by Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Jan. 26-28
Pet Industry Leadership Summit
Phoenix, AZ
Premier event where top executives from across the pet care channel gather to exchange insights, tackle issues and shape the future of the pet care community.
pida.org/summit-2026
Produced by APPA, Pet Advocacy Network, PIDA and WPA
February 2026
Feb. 19-22
Groom Expo West
Pasadena, CA
West Coast grooming trade show and educational conference. Find grooming tools, supplies and software, plus seminars from everything from grooming techniques to handling everyday issues in a pet-care business.
groomexpowest.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
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Feb. 27-Mar. 1
NAPPS Conference
Raleigh, NC
Conference for professional pet sitters including educational seminars by top industry experts, panel discussions, networking and exhibitor trade show. This year’s theme: Ignite & Inspire, celebrates the power of community to drive innovation, leadership and positive change in the pet services industry — and beyond.
petsitters.org
Produced by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
March 2026
Mar. 3-6
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA
At the Anaheim Convention Center. Leading trade show in the natural, organic and healthy lifestyle industry. Gain insights from top experts in education sessions and check out the latest in natural and specialty food products and trends. Education on Mar. 3 and Exhibit Hall from Mar. 4-6.
expowest.com
Produced by New Hope Network
Mar. 4-5
Connect: Canada’s Pet Trade Expo
Ontario, Canada
At the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. A Canadian-hosted event celebrating and promoting the Canadian pet industry — a vibrant community of retailers, manufacturers, distributors, specialty pet breeders and service providers.
connectpetexpo.com
Produced by Connect Pet Expo
Mar. 7-8
North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC)
Dallas, TX
At the Dallas Market Hall. One of four NARBC shows in three cities where the general public, reptile enthusiasts, retailers and breeders meet in person and network as breeders exhibit their latest captive-born reptiles.
narbc.com
Produced by ECO Publishing and Chicago Reptile House
Mar. 13-15
GROOM’D
Atlanta, GA
At the Georgia International Convention Center. One-stop-shop for grooming and pet-care professionals to discover new trends, techniques and tools to grow business. Offers dozens of educational seminars, hands-on workshops and grooming contests. Formerly Atlanta Pet Fair. PETS+ is the official media sponsor for GROOM’D.
groomd.org
Produced by World Pet Association (WPA)
Mar. 14-15
North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC)
Tinley Park, IL
At the Tinley Park Convention Center. One of four NARBC shows in three cities in which the general public, reptile enthusiasts, retailers and breeders meet in person and network as breeders exhibit their latest captive-born reptiles.
narbc.com
Produced by ECO Publishing and Chicago Reptile House
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Mar. 20-22
ClickerExpo New York
Westchester County, NY
In Tarrytown, NY — 45 minutes from NYC. In-person event for animal-training enthusiasts and professionals to receive coaching, keep up with the latest techniques and learn from positive-reinforcement experts.
clickerexpo.clickertraining.com
Produced by Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Mar. 23-26
The Pet Summit
Orlando, FL
An experiential education event for pet industry leaders and strategists. Offers expert speakers, educational tracks, keynotes, panel discussions and networking.
thepetsummit.com
Produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA)
Mar. 25-27
Global Pet Expo
Orlando, FL
At the Orange County Convention Center. Connect, network and explore at the international pet product gathering for pet industry professionals, from manufacturers, importers and retailers to pet media, influencers and leaders.
globalpetexpo.org
Produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA)
April 2026
Apr. 2-5
Interpets Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
International fair for a better life with pets. Open for pet industry visitors Apr. 2-5 and open to the public Apr. 3-5.
interpets.jp.messefrankfurt.com
Produced by Japan Pet Food Association, Japan Pet Products Manufacturers Association and Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd.
Apr. 7-10
Animal Care Expo
Pittsburgh, PA
At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. International educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Includes exhibit hall, educational presentations, networking opportunities, and best practice tips from animal welfare experts.
[email protected]
Produced by The Humane Society of the United States
Apr. 16-19
Northwest Grooming Show
Tacoma, WA
Seattle-area grooming education and competition. Includes networking, trade show, seminars by industry pros and grooming competitions.
nwgroom.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
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Apr. 25-26
Reefapalooza Orlando
Orlando, FL
At the Caribe Royale Resort. One of three two-day saltwater aquarium expos throughout the country with vendors, expert educational talks and local fish store retailers.
reefapaloozashow.net
Founded by the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS)
Apr. 27
Petfood Essentials
Kansas City, MO
Interactive, informal education seminar held one day prior to the Petfood Forum. This year’s focus is on business optimization.
petfoodforumevents.com/petfood-essentials
Produced by Petfood Forum
Apr. 28-29
Petfood Forum
Kansas City, MO
Serving the global pet food manufacturing industry, the forum presents the latest research and innovations on pet nutrition, the global pet food market, pet food safety, processing and packaging. Provides opportunities for pet food professionals from around the world to network. Includes workshops and speakers.
petfoodforumevents.com
Produced by Petfood Forum
May 2026
May 5-6
PFEXPO West
Anaheim, CA
At the Disneyland Resort. The Pet Food Experts western annual customer appreciation event and buying show allows retailers to learn about new products, get great deals, and connect with the vendor community and the Pet Food Experts team.
petfoodexperts.com
Produced by Pet Food Experts
May 7-9
Best Friends National Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
Conference presenting the latest tools and data-driven techniques to save homeless dogs and cats. Connects animal welfare supporters, volunteers, staff and leaders across the country with networking events and educational sessions from leaders in advocacy, community engagement, field and animal services, shelter medicine and animal care, and fundraising and development.
bestfriends.org
Produced by Best Friends Sanctuary
May 7-10
The One Pet Show – TOPS Shanghai
NECC, Shanghai, China
China’s premier pet trade show. Premier exhibition offering a curated and digitalized platform integrating online and offline experiences. More than 1,200 selected exhibitors, 226 innovative product launches and 200,000+ qualified visitors. Delivers top products and content while connecting buyers and consumers across the industry.
theonepetshow.com
Produced by Shanghai TOPS Exhibitions Co., Ltd.
May 11
Petfood Forum Europe 2026
Nuremberg Messe, Germany
Co-located with Interzoo 2026, the one-day global pet food industry conference and exhibition focuses on research and technologies utilized in the development, formulation and processing of pet food and treats. Includes educational sessions led by globally recognized experts on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations.
petfoodforumevents.com/europe
Produced by WATT Global Media and PetFoodIndustry.com
May 12-15
Interzoo
Nuremberg, Germany
The world’s biggest trade fair for the international pet industry. Brings together pet manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from more than 60 countries to present the latest pet products and innovative pet supplies.
interzoo.com
Produced by WZF
May 14-17
Intergroom
Secaucus, NJ
International grooming conference featuring grooming competitions, continuing education seminars, and a three-day trade show with more than 100 booths of grooming-related products and equipment.
intergroom.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
May 19-21
NASC Annual Conference
Phoenix, AZ
At the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. National Animal Supplement Council’s annual event, bringing together industry professionals to focus on the latest trends, innovations and regulatory updates in the animal supplement sector.
conference.nasc.cc
Produced by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)
May 24-25
Pets Canada Industry Show Abbotsford 2026
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
One of several Pets Canada industry events where attendees discover the newest pet products and the latest technology. Pet clients and suppliers connect, network and participate in special events and seminars.
pets-canada.odoo.com
Produced by Pets Canada
June 2026
Jun. 6-7
Reefapalooza New York
Secaucus, NJ
At the Meadowlands Exposition Center. One of three two-day saltwater aquarium expos throughout the country with vendors, expert educational talks and local fish store retailers.
reefapaloozashow.net
Founded by the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS)
Jun. 16-17
WhizBang! Retail Success Summit
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual world-class retail education event for independent retailers includes breakout sessions, networking, event sponsor conversations and action planning for retailers.
whizbangtraining.com
Produced by WhizBang! Retail Training
Jun. 18-21
PetQuest
Wilmington, OH
Trade show and grooming competition for groomers in the Midwest. Includes programs for anyone interested in honing their skills and improving their knowledge, handling and care of pets.
pqgroom.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
July 2026
Jul. 11-12
LA Pet Fair
Pomona, CA
Largest pet show in the world featuring fish, birds and reptiles. Thousands of animals and the supplies needed to create comfortable and healthy home habitats. Six acres of space dedicated to fish, birds, reptiles, succulents, supplies, educational workshops, cages and more.
lapetfair.com
Produced by L.A. Pet Fair
Jul. 16-19
Heart of America Grooming Show
Overland Park, KS
Barkleigh show for Midwest groomers, offering education, shopping and networking with fellow pet care professionals.
heartgrooming.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
Jul. 25-26
North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC)
Schaumberg, IL
One of four NARBC shows in three cities in which the general public, reptile enthusiasts, retailers and reptile breeders meet in person and network as breeders exhibit their latest captive-born reptiles.
narbc.com
Produced by ECO Publishing and Chicago Reptile House
August 2026
Aug. 5-8
AFA Convention
St. Louis, MI
Annual educational conference and avian expo for the American Federation of Aviculture, a nonprofit national organization serving the U.S. and international community. The annual conference shares the best bird breeding, keeping and avian medicine practices for avian experts for bird breeders, pet owners, avian veterinarians, re-homers and sanctuaries, conservation scientists and pet bird product manufacturers.
afabirds.org
Produced by AFA
Aug. 12-14
SUPERZOO
Las Vegas, NV
Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the pet pro event offers rich educational sessions targeting pet retailers and groomers, a show floor of the latest pet products, and a place for the pet industry professionals to connect, learn and do business. PETS+ is the official media partner for SUPERZOO.
superzoo.org
Produced by the World Pet Association (WPA)
Aug. 13-16
All American Grooming Show
Schaumburg, IL
Trade show Aug. 14-16. Hone grooming skills and knowledge at the world’s longest-running grooming show, filled with vendors, seminars and competitions.
aagroom.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
Aug. 18-20
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Annual Educational Conference
Newport Beach, CA
The annual IACP conference allows canine professionals to broaden their knowledge of health and wellness, training, sports and canine business growth with workshops and expert speakers while networking with other canine professionals. Includes continuing education opportunities.
iacpdogs.org
Produced by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
Aug. 29-30
Reefapalooza California
Anaheim, CA
At the Anaheim Marriott. One of three two-day saltwater aquarium expos throughout the country with vendors, expert educational talks and local fish store retailers.
reefapaloozashow.net
Founded by the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS)
September 2026
Sep. 10-13
Groom Expo
Hershey, PA
Trade show Sept. 11-13. The world’s largest grooming show. Includes educational seminars, grooming competitions and networking events for pet-grooming professionals.
groomexpo.com
Produced by Barkleigh Productions
Sep. 17-18
PFEXPO East
Uncasville, CT
At the Mohegan Sun Casino. The Pet Food Experts eastern annual customer appreciation event and buying show allows retailers to learn about new products, get great deals and connect with the vendor community and the Pet Food Experts team.
petfoodexperts.com
Produced by Pet Food Experts
Sep. 19-20
North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC)
Dallas, TX
At the Dallas Market Hall. One of four NARBC shows in three cities in which the general public, reptile enthusiasts, retailers and reptile breeders meet in person and network as breeders exhibit their latest captive-born reptiles.
narbc.com
Produced by ECO Publishing and Chicago Reptile House
Sep. 20-21
Pets Canada Industry Show Drummondville 2026
Drummondville, QC, Canada
At the Centrexpo Promutuel Assurance. One of several Pets Canada industry events where attendees discover the newest pet products and the latest technology. Pet clients and suppliers connect, network and participate in special events and seminars.
pets-canada.odoo.com
Produced by Pets Canada
October 2026
Oct. 7-8
Pets Canada Industry Show Toronto 2026
Mississauga, ON, Canada
At the International Center. One of several Pets Canada industry events where attendees discover the newest pet products and the latest technology. Pet clients and suppliers connect, network and participate in special events and seminars.
pets-canada.odoo.com
Produced by Pets Canada
Oct. 7-10
CANIS Conference
Schaumberg, IL
A celebration of all things dog, the CANIS (Canine Advocacy Networking Innovation & Science) conference brings together trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter and rescue workers, sport dog handlers and pet care pros to learn, connect and spark new ideas.
canisconference.com
Produced by AggressiveDog.com and APDT International
Oct. 10-11
North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC)
Tinley Park, IL
At the Tinley Park Convention Center. One of four NARBC shows in three cities where the general public, reptile enthusiasts, retailers and reptile breeders meet in person and network as breeders exhibit their latest captive-born reptiles.
narbc.com
Produced by ECO Publishing and Chicago Reptile House
Oct. 24-28
ARBA Convention
Reno, NV
Hosted by the California Rabbit & Cavy Shows. The annual American Rabbit Breeders Association convention and show for rabbit and cavy (guinea pig) enthusiasts through North America and the world.
arba.net
Produced by ARBA
November 2026
Nov. 6-8
PSW26: PSI’s Annual Educational Conference
Albuquerque, NM
Annual conference for professional pet sitters to network in person and learn from industry experts.
petsit.com/psw26
Produced by Pet Sitters International (PSI)
2027
Date and location in California TBD
11th Annual CatCon
Paused in 2026 to regroup, the feline lovers convention comes back in 2027 with a new venue. The event celebrates cats and pop culture, building a community for all cat lovers. Cat enthusiasts and professionals enjoy photo opps, workshops, exhibitors, an adoption village, educational workshops, panels, celebricats and influencers.
catconworldwide.com
Produced by Ticket Out, Inc.
Apr. 23-25, 2027
The Naturally Healthy Pets Reunion Experience
Dallas, TX
Pet parents, pet professionals and veterinarians participate in a full weekend of expert speakers and exhibitors sharing the latest information, products and science behind holistic pet care.
eventcreate.com/e/intlexperience
Produced by Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT
