Online/offline combination

The China International Pet Show was held for four days offline (12-15 November) and nine days online (12-20 November) last year. With a limited number of international participants, the offline CIPS hosted around 600 exhibitors and attracted around 30 000 buyers. For their security, the organisers took special measures to ensure the safety of visitors. For example, they registered QR codes from local authorities, checked body temperature at the entrance and imposed the wearing of masks in all public areas. In addition, the flow of people was controlled, the aisles were enlarged and the events were placed in different halls.
A total of 28 events were offered at CIPS for various fields, including the premiere of the China International Pet Food Ingredients Conference, the China International Pet Food Forum, the New Product Showcase and the CIPS Innovation Award. Four live streams were also set up to showcase the latest products from exhibitors.
However, the CIPS is also considered one of the largest aquatics shows in the world. The Global Ornamental Fish Championship brought together hobbyists, breeders, clubs, associations and suppliers from more than 20 countries. "The championship acts as an engine to revitalise the aquarium industry," the organisers reported enthusiastically.

The online fair attracted buyers from 74 countries. Most joined from the USA, Germany, the UK, Russia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Canada and Australia. There were 297 one-to-one match meetings. Tianjin YiYi Company was the most visited exhibitor with nearly 6 500 viewers, while DongYang Shanjian and Shaoxing Keqiao followed with 4 423 viewers and 4 397 viewers respectively. A total of 9 627 products were showcased at the online show, including 1 669 products combined with video tutorials.
The 25th China International Pet Show will be held in Shanghai from 17-20 November 2021, the organisers announced in conclusion of the event.