(PRESS RELEASE) STAMFORD, CT – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced Global Pet Expo, the premier international gathering for the pet products industry, will take place March 22-24, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The show has “Everything You Need” to discover the latest pet products, reinvigorate your business and reimagine how we support our beloved pets.
For nearly two decades, Global Pet Expo has brought together pet products manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, thought leaders and creative minds advancing the $123.6 billion pet care industry. The floor plan, hotel reservations and booth applications for Global Pet Expo 2023 are now live, with buyer registration opening in early September and media registration in mid-October.
“Global Pet Expo 2022 was a resounding success, with a show floor spanning 269,500 net square feet of exhibit space, over 770 exhibiting companies, nearly 2,700 booths and 700 submissions in the New Products Showcase and more than 5,400 buyers,” said Bob Merar, interim CEO of APPA. “The APPA and PIDA teams were extremely pleased with this year’s turnout and participation from the pet care community, and we are already hard at work making the 2023 event even bigger and better!”
The show – held in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center – is open to qualified pet product retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers and other qualified pet professionals. Global Pet Expo 2023 will feature a larger show floor with expanded specialty sections in Natural Pet, The Boutique and What’s New to meet demand in these trending product categories. Registration includes access to the exhibits and new product launches, along with opportunities to network, grow your business and attend education sessions.
“As longtime pet store proprietors, we are always looking forward to attending Global Pet Expo, which serves as a meeting and catching-up opportunity for a lot of us,” said Jusak Yang Bernhard, co-owner of Wag Heaven Pet Supplies & Self-Serve Dog Wash (Georgetown, TX). “It is one of the must-do’s if we are to understand, be a part of, and grow within the pet industry, and we are so grateful that Global Pet Expo provides us with a wealth of opportunities.”
In addition, Global Pet Expo offers a three-day Global Learning Series program, free and open to all attendees. Sessions focus on specific knowledge areas, including customer experience, human resources, leadership, market data & insights, PR & marketing and profitability & growth. Submissions are open for speakers to present during this robust educational program. Interested participants can learn more and submit a speaker submission form here by Aug. 31, 2022.
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“From information relevant to successful management of a retail pet store to the latest data in pet ownership and more, the Global Learning Series offers educational opportunities for any and all Global Pet Expo attendees,” said Celeste Powers, president of PIDA. “We look forward to receiving speaker submissions in order to provide this year’s attendees with relevant, timely and engaging content.”
Hotel reservations and booth applications for Global Pet Expo 2023 are now available. Buyer registration will open in early September, followed by media registration in mid-October. For more information, visit globalpetexpo.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
About Global Pet Expo
Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s premier event, is presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). The show features more than 1,000 exhibitors, 3,500 booths and over 3,000 new product launches annually. Each year, the event gathers 6,000+ pet product buyers from around the world. Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, media and other qualified professionals. For more information, visit GlobalPetExpo.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
About The American Pet Products Association
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes nearly 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA’s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following APPA Gives Back initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Pets and Vets Program, the Pet Advocacy Network and Pet Care Trust and Pets in the Classroom. Visit AmericanPetProducts.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
About Pet Industry Distributors Association
Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) is the premier trade association representing the interests of pet product distributors since 1968. The mission of PIDA is to enhance the well-being of the wholesaler-distributor, to promote partnerships with their suppliers and customers and to work cooperatively with other organizations in fostering the human-companion animal bond. PIDA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Pet Advocacy Network and Pet Care Trust and Pets in the Classroom. Visit PIDA.org for more information and follow us on LinkedIn.
