Pet & Animal Industry Conferences 2026

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Dive into the world of pet care, innovation, and industry trends at 2026’s biggest animal-focused events.

January 2026

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Barkleigh Pet Pro Cruise

Pet Care

Date: January 5–10 2026

Location: Western Caribbean

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AAFCO Midyear Meeting

Animal Health

Date: January 20–22 2026

Location: New Orleans, LA

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Pet Industry Leadership Summit

Pet Care

Date: January 26–28 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

February 2026

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Groom Expo West

Grooming

Date: February 19–22 2026

Location: Pasadena, CA

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NAPPS Conference

Pet Care

Date: February 27 – March 1 2026

Location: Raleigh, NC

March 2026

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AHNTI Europe

Animal Health

Date: March 2–4 2026

Location: London, UK

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Natural Products Expo West

Holistic

Date: March 3–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Connect: Canada’s Pet Trade Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 4–5 2026

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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GROOM’D

Grooming

Date: March 13–15 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA

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ClickerExpo New York

Training/Behavior

Date: March 20–22 2026

Location: Westchester County, NY

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The Pet Summit

Pet Care

Date: March 23–26 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

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Global Pet Expo

Pet Care

Date: March 26–28 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

April 2026

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Interpets Tokyo

Pet Care

Date: April 2–5 2026

Location: Tokyo, Japan

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Animal AgTech Innovation Summit

Animal Health

Date: April 8–9 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX

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Northwest Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: April 16–19 2026

Location: Tacoma, WA

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Petfood Forum

Pet Care

Date: April 27–29 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

May 2026

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PFEXPO West

Pet Care

Date: May 5–6 2026

Location: Anaheim, CA

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Best Friends National Conference

Animal Welfare

Date: May 7–9 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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The One Pet Show - TOPS Shanghai

Pet Care

Date: May 7–10 2026

Location: NECC, Shanghai, China

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Petfood Forum Europe

Pet Care

Date: May 11 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Interzoo

Pet Care

Date: May 12–15 2026

Location: Nuremberg, Germany

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Intergroom

Grooming

Date: May 14–17 2026

Location: Secaucus, NJ

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NASC Annual Conference

Pet Care

Date: May 19–21 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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Pets Canada Industry Show Abbotsford

Pet Care

Date: May 24–25 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada

June 2026

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PetQuest

Pet Care

Date: June 18–21 2026

Location: Wilmington, OH

July 2026

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LA Pet Fair

Pet Care

Date: July 11–12 2026

Location: Pomona, CA

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Heart of America Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: July 16–19 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS

August 2026

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SUPERZOO

Pet Care

Date: August 11–12 2026

Location: Las Vegas, NV

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All American Grooming Show

Grooming

Date: August 13–16 2026

Location: Schaumburg, IL

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KC Animal Health Corridor Summit

Animal Health

Date: August 31 – September 1 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO

September 2026

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Groom Expo

Grooming

Date: September 10–13 2026

Location: Hershey, PA

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PFEXPO East

Pet Care

Date: September 17–18 2026

Location: Uncasville, CT

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Pets Canada Industry Show Drummondville

Pet Care

Date: September 20–21 2026

Location: Drummondville, QC, Canada

October 2026

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CANIS Conference

Pet Care

Date: October 7–10 2026

Location: Schaumberg, IL

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Pets Canada Industry Show Toronto

Pet Care

Date: October 7–8 2026

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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AHNTI USA

Animal Health

Date: October 26–28 2026

Location: Boston, MA

November 2026

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Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

Pet Care

Date: November 6–8 2026

Location: Albuquerque, NM

🦮 About the Pet & Animal Industry Conference Calendar

The Pet & Animal Industry Conference Calendar is maintained by Ryan Leech, host of The Bird Bath and founder of First 100 Consulting, which advises veterinary and pet-health businesses on growth, strategy, and innovation.
Our team reviews and updates this list monthly to ensure that every veterinary and animal-health conference reflects the most current dates, locations, and registration links available. We monitor official event pages, industry associations, and verified exhibitor lists so you can trust this resource to stay accurate throughout 2026.

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🧭 Understanding the Categories

We organize conferences into easy-to-browse categories so you can quickly find what matters most:

  • Animal Health - biotech, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industry gatherings focused on research and innovation.

  • Pet Care - retail, nutrition, and product-brand events centered on consumer trends and pet-owner engagement.

  • Grooming / Training / Behavior - professional grooming, behavior science, and hands-on education for pet-care specialists.

  • Holistic / Wellness -alternative medicine, integrative therapies, and emerging approaches in whole-pet health.

Each tag helps visitors filter events that best fit their focus area or professional goals.

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