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