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August
8/3/22 – 8/6/22: AAFCO Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has several meetings throughout the year for their membership. They establish the nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet food. Produced by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
8/4/22 – 8/7/22: The All American Grooming Show, Chicago, IL
The world’s longest running grooming show. Events include grooming competitions and educational seminars. Produced by Barkleigh Productions
8/23/22 – 8/25/22: (Education begins 8/22/22) SuperZoo, Las Vegas, NV
Held at the Mandalay Bay convention center on the Las Vegas Strip, SuperZoo is the most-attended pet industry trade show in North America. It offers rich educational offerings, easy-to-shop show floor and is an annual gathering place for the entire industry to connect, learn and do business. Produced by the World Pet Association
8/28/22-8/29/22: PIJAC Canada National Pet Industry Show – Drummondville, Drummondville, Canada
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC) holds several industry events across Canada in which attendees can discover the newest products and the latest technology. Clients and suppliers can connect, network and participate in special events and seminars over two days. Produced by PIJAC
(TBD) Reefapalooza, Anaheim, CA
Reef-A-Palooza is an indoor marketplace where sellers, exhibitors and hobbyists of all types can buy, sell, trade and showcase their products to the marine hobbyist community. Produced by Reef-A-Palooza
September
9/9/22 – 9/11/22: MACNA 2022, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This conference brings together the greatest marine animal educators, businesses, leaders, cultivators and pioneers to continue to share and educate on topics of interest in the fish industry. Produced by Marine Aquarium Societies of North America
9/10/22 – 9/14/22: IACP Canine Professionals Annual Conference, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
This conference has seminars and workshops covering topics such as canine health and wellness, training methodologies, canine sports and business growth. Produced by the International Association of Canine Professionals
9/15/22 -9/16/22: PFEXPO East, Uncasville, CT
Held at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, this annual customer appreciation event and buying show is where retailers can learn about new products, get great deals and connect with the vendor community and the Pet Food Experts team. Produced by Pet Food Experts
9/15/22 – 9/18/22: Groom Expo, Hershey, PA
Groom Expo is the world’s largest grooming show. The event hosts dozens of educational seminars and grooming competitions. Produced by Barkleigh Productions
9/16/22 – 9/17/22: Frontier Distributing Buying Show
This distributor buying show puts their retailer and manufacturing partners together for two days of collaboration, show deals and networking. Produced by Frontier Distributing
9/18/22-9/19/22: PIJAC Canada National Pet Industry Show – Toronto, Toronto, Canada
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC) holds several industry events across Canada in which attendees can discover the newest products and the latest technology. Clients and suppliers can connect, network and participate in special events and seminars over two days. Produced by PIJAC
9/22/22 – 9/23/22: Phillips Buying Show, Orlando, FL
This distributor buying show puts their retailer and manufacturing partners together for two days of collaboration, show deals and networking.
Produced by Phillips Pet Food and Supply
9/22/22 – 9/24/22: IBPSA Flow Business Conference, Orlando, FL
This business conference’s focus is to help bring knowledge and guidance to increase professionalism, boost business and improve quality of care throughout the pet care services industry. Produced by the International Boarding & Pet Services Association
9/30/22 – 10/2/11: Pet Sitter World Educational Conference, Cleveland, OH
This annual conference offers professional pet sitters an opportunity to network in person and learn from industry experts. Produced by Pet Sitters International
(TBD) APDT Conference
This conference’s focus is to improve their members as trainers, as business people, and as an industry as a whole. From keynote speakers to CE classes, there are ample opportunities to network and participate in peer-to-peer sharing. Produced by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers
(TBD) NAPPS Networking Education Forum
This forum supports the organization’s mission of providing education on at-home pet care, supporting the professionals engaged in at-home pet-care, promoting the welfare of animals, and improving and expanding the industry of pet sitting. Produced by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
October
10/6/22 – 10/10/22: New England Grooming Show, Sturbridge, MA
This show has a combination of the full line-up of vendors, seminars and contests where the aim is to encourage curiosity and learning in a supportive atmosphere. Produced by Barkleigh Productions
10/11/22 – 10/12/22: Pet Connections Expo (Virtual/On-Line)
Pet Connections is a unique B2B conference and exhibitor showcase designed to connect buyers with strong purchasing power with a select group of suppliers to discover new products. Produced by ICD Events
(TBD) Pet Night and Pet Week on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
This event brings the power of pets to Capitol Hill, delivering the message to elected representatives that pets are important for human health and quality of life. Sponsored by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
(TBD)Pets of the Pawcific, Honolulu, HI
This convention targets pet owners on the big island of Hawaii. Attendees will have direct contact with pet industry professionals from Hawaii, Continental US, and Canada to learn first-hand about pet products and services available.
Produced by Pets of the Pawcific
November
11/7/22 – 11/10/22: Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo, Hershey, PA
This expo features a two-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise and an extensive lineup of educational seminars. Produced by Barkleigh Productions
11/17/22 – 11/20/22: China International Pet Show, Guangzhou, China
The one and only b2b international pet and aquarium product industry trade show in the Asia-Pacific region. A yearly global gathering for pet professionals and is labeled as the most important sourcing platform in the world pet industry. Produced by China Great Wall International Exhibition Co.
December
