Attending pet industry trade shows is no longer a luxury—it’s an essential strategy for growth and innovation in 2025. Whether you’re in grooming, retail, pet food, or boarding, the right event offers unmatched networking, trend-spotting, and business acceleration.
Attending #petindustry trade shows and conferences is an invaluable way to gain insights, build relationships, and discover the next big thing for your business.
Here are 12 must-explore events across various niches for 2025 and 2026.
Featured Events
GROOM’D
March 13–16, 2026 – Atlanta, GA
The premier trade-only show for groomers and #petcare professionals at the Georgia International Convention Center. Expect 3,500+ attendees, 50+ hands-on education sessions, competitions, makers, and community-building inspiration.
Global Pet Expo
March 26–28, 2025 – Orlando, FL
North America’s largest #petproducts marketplace with 1,000+ exhibitors, 3,000+ booths, 50+ educational sessions, and nearly 20,000 industry professionals attending.
It’s the perfect place to discover new products, learn from industry leaders through the Global Learning Series, and forge powerful business relationships.
SuperZoo
August 13–15, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV
Known as North America’s largest marketplace for the pet industry, SuperZoo is a cornerstone event for professionals. A must-attend for retailers featuring 1,100+ exhibitors, 65+ expert-led sessions, huge new product reveals, and valuable show-only deals.
SuperZoo offers an expansive show floor, expert-led educational sessions, and networking opportunities that are second to none, making it a key event for retailers looking to stay competitive.
Pet South America
August 13–15, 2025 – São Paulo, Brazil
A dynamic platform for Latin American market access, trend spotting, and sourcing.
Held in São Paulo, Brazil, this event is a great opportunity to connect with the South American #petmarket. It is the third-largest market in the world and an excellent place to expand your global reach.
PetFair Asia
August 20–24, 2025 – Shanghai, China
Ideal for brands expanding in Asia, showcasing a wide range of products and connecting with regional players.
India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF)
August 23–24, 2025 – New Delhi, India
Essential for accessing India’s rapidly growing pet market.
Groom Expo
September 4–7, 2025 – Hershey, PA
A groomer’s delight: competitions, seminars, and business development for grooming professionals.
For professional groomers and stylists, Groom Expo is an essential destination, combine a large trade show with a wide array of educational seminars and highly competitive grooming competitions. It’s an ideal event to hone your skills and discover the latest grooming products.
Groomania
September 19–21, 2025 – Kortrijk, Belgium
Key European event for grooming innovation and networking.
New England Grooming Show
September 25–28, 2025 – Springfield, MA
Regional but full-featured—seminars, competitions, and industry connection.
Petfood Forum / Petfood Essentials
SAVE THE DATES: April 27-29, 2026 | Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Focused on #petfood sustainability, it’s the go-to for manufacturers wanting LCA insight, ingredient strategies, and eco-packaging roadmap.
While it’s not a traditional retail show, Petfood Forum is crucial for pet food retailers. It provides a 360-degree view of the pet food industry, covering the latest in #petnutrition, market trends, and product innovations, giving retailers a competitive edge.
Toronto Pet Industry Show
September 17–18, 2025 – Toronto, Canada
Great for North American expansion and connecting with Canadian retailers and distributors.
Crufts
Early March annually – Birmingham, UK
The world’s largest canine show includes trade exhibits, competitions, agility demos, and thousands of visitors.
Choosing the Right Event for You
- Groomers & stylists → GROOM’D, Groom Expo, Groomania
- Retailers & mass-market buyers → Global Pet Expo, SuperZoo
- Emerging global markets → Pet South America, PetFair Asia, IIPTF
- Pet food professionals → Petfood Forum
- Canadian or North Eastern U.S. networking → Toronto Pet Industry Show
- High-profile branding visibility → Crufts