COVID-19 Update:
NAPPS 2020 Conference Webinar via Zoom Conferencing Software September 20-23, 2020
IBPSA Pet Care Business Conference & Trade Show
September 29&30 and October 1, 2020
Virtual
The IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show is presented by the International Boarding & Pet Services Association. IBPSA provides business resources, training and certification, and legislative support for the pet care services industry. IBPSA members include the owners and employees of pet boarding and daycare facilities, pet sitters, groomers, dog walkers, and veterinarians.View Website
COVID-19 Update:
With the health of all of our members being a priority, the 2020 IBSPA Pet Care Business Conference and Trade Show is moving from a brick-and-mortar to a virtual conference. We are very fortunate to have the capabilities to do this remotely and we look forward to another time when we can be together in person, safely. The show must and will still go on!
2020 Virtual Pet Sitter World Educational Conference
October 7 & 8
Zoom
The show offers free educational sessions that help independent retailers compete with the larger brick and mortars as well as the online giants. Gain business insights that you can put into practice tomorrow. Network and learn from other retailers in a relaxed environment.
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Pet Connections Expo
October 13-14 2020
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
The show offers free educational sessions that help independent retailers compete with the larger brick and mortars as well as the online giants. Gain business insights that you can put into practice tomorrow. Network and learn from other retailers in a relaxed environment.
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Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo
New Dates: November 9 - 12, 2020
On Your Device Through Zoom
An exciting national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. Featuring a three-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise, and an awesome line up of educational seminars.View Website
COVID-19 Update:
Watch all seminars at your convenience until December 14, 2020.
Completed Events
Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West
New dates: July 27 - 30, 2020
Online via Zoom
An exciting national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. Featuring a two-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise, and an awesome line up of educational seminars.
COVID-19 Update:
Postponed: July 27 - 30, 2020. More details can be found: Here
Event is now online using your Device through Zoom!
Petfood Forum USA
New Dates: August 19-21, 2020
Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Kansas City, USA
Petfood Forum provides the ideal opportunity for pet food professionals from around the world to network, exchange ideas and do business with one another and with the industry's leading pet food manufacturers and suppliers. Each conference and hands-on workshop offers pet food industry members a new agenda, speaker lineup and learning takeaways to help improve your business.
COVID-19 Update:
New event dates: August 19-21, 2020 • Kansas City, Missouri. More details can be found: Here
NorthWest Grooming Show
New Dates: August 27 - 30, 2020
Tacoma, Washington
Bringing grooming education and competition to the Seattle area for over eleven years, the Northwest Grooming Show is an event that has grown almost exponentially. Featuring a big tradeshow, seminars by industry pros, and grooming competitions.
COVID-19 Update:
New event dates: Updated: August 27 - 30, 2020. More details can be found: Here
All American Grooming Show
August 13-16, 2020
Schaumburg, Illinois
The world's longest running grooming show. There are programs for anyone interested in improving their knowledge, handling and care of pets. Also, great competitions to challenge you and help hone your skills. So, if you are serious about the pet care industry, you will want to be here.
COVID-19 Update:
No updates have been announced.
Groom Expo
September 10-13, 2020
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Groom Expo is the world’s largest grooming show, welcoming thousands of pet professionals to the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, every September. Groom Expo hosts dozens of educational seminars, exciting grooming competitions, and a weekend packed with extra events to meet and mingle with fellow pet professionals.
COVID-19 Update:
No updates have been announced.
National Pet Industry Trade Show
13-14 Sep 2020
The International Centre, Mississauga, Canada
The National Pet Industry Trade Show proves that it is the place to be to make important industry contacts from across North America. In addition to discovering the newest products and the latest technology, clients and suppliers can connect, network and participate in our special events and seminars.
COVID-19 Update:
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we understand how there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding these types of events and can confirm with you today that your shows, in one form or another, will be taking place. A decision will be made about in which format the shows will take place early June, after we have been able to properly evaluate the situation.
Postponed or Cancelled Events
2020 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference
Cancelled
St. Louis, MO.
This year at PSI's 2020 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference, we'll be focusing on what's in store for the future of pet sitting and providing you with tools to help your business reach new heights. You will not want to miss this event! PSI's 2020 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference takes place October 2-4 in St. Louis, MO. The conference kicks off on Friday, October 2, with the optional pet first & CPR workshop (special registration required) and then the main conference takes place on Saturday and Sunday (October 3-4).This weekend will be full of sessions, optional events and networking opportunities to ensure that attendees will leave refreshed, re-energized and armed with tools and resources to help their businesses reach new heights.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. View Website
COVID-19 Update:
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pet Sitters International has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Pet Sitter World Educational Conference that was scheduled to take place Oct. 2-4 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Stay tuned for more information on a virtual conference to be held this fall.
SuperZoo
Cancelled
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA
SuperZoo is the must-attend event of the year for pet professionals from across the globe, it introduces you to the industry trends, insights and players who can put you on the path toward a bigger, better business. This event is easily a one-stop-shop for the latest pet products, best practices, insights, and skills you need to set your retail, grooming, animal wellness and service industry businesses apart in the Pets & Veterinary industry.
COVID-19 Update:
From SuperZoo Website:
The rescheduled date has been confirmed for Tuesday, August 17 – Thursday, 19, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Groom Texas
Cancelled
Houston, Texas
Groom Texas is a grooming show that takes place within the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. This unique set-up promotes interaction and sharing of ideas between the grooming and dog show worlds. Groom Texas features educational seminars, breed standard competitions and a creative styling contest.
COVID-19 Update:
This event has been Cancelled
World Dog Expo
Postponed until 2021
Meadowlands Expo Center - Secaucus, New Jersey
The World Dog Experience will provide opportunities for the dog and owner to participate together in sports, education, training and other bonding experiences. Also, the show will work to promote dog rescue, fostering and adoption.
COVID-19 Update:
This event has been postponed until May 22,23 2021. More details can be found: Here
Interzoo
Postponed until 1-4 June 2021
NurnbergMesse GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany
Interzoo brings together manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from more than 60 countries who present products for pet animals and innovations in pet supplies at the world's largest trade fair for the international pet industry.
COVID-19 Update:
This event has been postponed. More details can be found: Here
IAABC Conference 2020 (The Lemonade Conference)
Cancelled
Boston, MA USA
World-class speakers from around the globe. Brilliant and enthusiastic learners. Cutting-edge science and “walk out the door and do it” applied presentations, so our guests can elevate not just their thinking, but their client work and effectiveness.We dive into dog, cat, horse, parrot, exotics, small animals, shelter, and working animal communities, standards and best practices, and help make them even better. And we have a lot of fun doing it.
COVID-19 Update:
The in-person IAABC 2020 Boston conference has been canceled. More details can be found: Here When? November 12-14, 2021 Where? Your Living Room! Brought to you by: IAABC & FDSA
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