When and where is Global Pet Expo 2027?

March 17 to 19, 2027 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Is Global Pet Expo open to the public?

No. It is a trade event for pet industry businesses. Qualified buyers apply to attend for free; exhibitors, media and influencers register through their own channels.

How do buyers register?

Pre-qualified buyers can find their registration with the Look-up Utility. New buyers submit a New Buyer Qualification Form, and proof of business may be required.

Is education included?

Yes. The Global Learning Series is free for all registered attendees. The Pet Summit, the premium education conference, requires an All-Access pass added to your registration.

Are there shuttles to the convention center?

Shuttle buses run from partner hotels, except the Hyatt, Rosen Center and Rosen Plaza, which are within walking distance.

Global Pet Expo 2027

Name: Global Pet Expo 2027
Start: 2027-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-19T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Orange County Convention Center

About this event

Global Pet Expo is the annual trade event for the pet products industry, produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in Orlando. Manufacturers launch new products, and qualified retailers, distributors, suppliers, marketers, investors and media come to source, network and learn. Attendance is limited to the trade: buyers apply and qualify to attend for free.

Exhibition

The show floor is organised into specialty sections alongside the main hall, and the New Products Showcase presents hundreds of launches that attendees vote on for Best in Show.

New Products Showcase
The Natural Pet
The Modern Pet
Aquatics & Exotics
What's New (first-time exhibitors)
Sustainability Pavilion with the Pet Sustainability Coalition
Supplier Pavilion
International Pavilion

Education

Every registered attendee gets free access to the Global Learning Series, 50+ thought-leadership sessions held on stages inside the expo hall. The Pet Summit, APPA's premium education conference, is available as an All-Access add-on to a Global Pet Expo badge.

Who attends

Global Pet Expo is a trade-only show for businesses across the pet industry.

Independent and chain retailers
Distributors
Manufacturers
Suppliers of packaging, ingredients and equipment
Marketers
VC and finance
Media and influencers

Key figures

Global Pet Expo cites 22,000 registrants, 1,200 exhibiting companies and 3,500 booths, with nearly 20,000 pet industry professionals attending. It has been named to Trade Show Executive's Next 50 and Fastest 50 lists.

Tickets & passes

Qualified buyer — Free: Free for qualified retailers and product buyers; proof of business may be required
The Pet Summit All-Access add-on: Premium education conference added to a Global Pet Expo registration

Global Pet Expo 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 17-19 Mar 2027 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States.