The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) hosted the 20th annual Global Pet Expo on 20-22 March in Orlando, Florida. The event showcased a sold-out show floor with over 1 100 exhibiting companies.
Total attendance reached nearly 20 000 attendees representing over 85 countries, the organisers state. Media and influencer engagement with Global Pet Expo 2024 was also record-breaking, with nearly 300 members of the media and influencers attending the show.
The Global Pet Expo 2024 unveiled new activities at the event to enhance the attendee experience. The show floor was expanded to feature new speciality areas, including The Modern Pet, the Supplier Pavilion and the Sustainability section, in partnership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).
Global Pet Expo 2025 will take place on 26-28 March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.