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Global Pet Expo 2027

Global Pet Expo is the premier annual trade event for the pet industry, uniting professionals to discover new products, network, and advance their businesses. Attendees can explore over 3,500 booths, engage with more than 1,200 exhibiting companies, and learn about the latest innovations in pet products. The event features educational sessions, the Global Le…

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15Speakers
4Sponsors
1076Exhibitors
14On the bill · sessions
1086Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at Global, in alphabetical order.
Anne Sandoval
VP of Marketing Operations at APPA · American Pet Products Association
Brandon McMillan
Host of CBS’s 'Lucky Dog', bestselling author, MasterClass instructor
Courtney Lopez
Emily Harris
Head of Sales at Spot Media by Petco · Spot Media by Petco
Kaitlin Fitzpatrick
@ACatNamedPeak
Karyn Schoenbart
Co-Founder & Managing Director at DUO Partners · DUO Partners
Kayla Tablish
@SurferCatMav
Kristen Rohlfling
Director of Shopper Marketing at Nestle Purina · Nestle Purina
Mario Lopez
Matthew Rubin
SVP, President - Digital & Ecommerce at Tractor Supply Company · Tractor Supply Company
Mitch Christopher
Director of Strategic Accounts at Revuze · Revuze
Nihal Advani
Founder & DEO at QualSights · QualSights
Nina Leipold
@Flounder_Meatloaf
Pete Scott
President & CEO at APPA · American Pet Products Association
Tod Johnson
Co-founder & Managing Director at DUO Partners · DUO Partners
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
APPA
Global Pet Expo
Pets Add Life
The Pet Summit
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Agenda

Selected from 14 sessions on the bill.
  • Friday, March 27, 2026 10:00 a.m.

    Best in Show Awards

    Join us at the Best in Show Awards at the 16th Annual New Products Showcase. Hear the winners of this year’s awards and meet the brands behind the best new products hitting the mar…

  • Friday, March 27, 2026 8:00 a.m.

    Media Lounge: Grab & Go Breakfast

    Coffee, tea, bagels and pastries available for registered media and influencers in the Media Lounge.

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 11:30 a.m.

    A Step Ahead: Why Proactive Pet Health & Wellness is the Future, Hosted by Mario & Courtney Lopez

    Presented by NaturVet, this session will explore the growing industry trend of proactive health and wellness for our pets. Moderated by Mario and Courtney Lopez, representing the v…

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:00 p.m.

    Purina Pet Care Innovation Awards

    Watch live as the 2026 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners pitch their innovative products to a panel of judges and compete for the grand cash prize of $25,000 across companies shapi…

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00 a.m.

    Keynote: The Pet Industry's New Growth Playbook

    What's actually driving pet consumer behavior, and what comes next? The pet industry is rapidly changing. Generational expectations are shifting, spending behavior is fragmenting, …

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00 a.m.

    Media Lounge: Grab & Go Breakfast

    Coffee, tea, bagels and pastries available for registered media and influencers in the Media Lounge.

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:00 p.m.

    Media & Influencer Welcome Reception: After Hours with The Pet Summit

    Kick-off show week with Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit! This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to mingle, exchange ideas and build lasting connections with key indust…

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026 1:00 p.m.

    Media Tour (Registered Media Only)

    It’s the year of the cat! Cat ownership continues to be a growth driver in the U.S. pet market, with today’s cat owners redefining what it means to be a “cat person.” In 2024 alone…

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026 11:00 a.m.

    Trend Talk: APPA’s 2026 State of the Pet Industry with Pete Scott (Registered Media Only)

    Join us for a conversation with APPA's President & CEO, Pete Scott, and VP of Marketing Operations, Anne Sandoval, for a media-exclusive look at the American Pet Products Associati…

Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 1086 companies show up, and 4 bet on three roles at once?

1,086 companies. four are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
4All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
1072Exhibitingexhibitor only
10Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

APPA·Global Pet Expo·Pets Add Life·The Pet Summit

Speakers by seniority

60% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite17%
  • Founder / Owner320%
  • VP-level213%
  • Director / Head of320%
  • Other roles640%

Of 15 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01APPASpEx
  2. 02Global Pet ExpoSpEx
  3. 03Pets Add LifeSpEx
  4. 04The Pet SummitSpEx
  5. 054FurBabyEx
  6. 064petsEx
  7. 079 pets LLCEx
  8. 08A7 Royal PetsEx
  9. 09ABHINANDAN STEELSEx
  10. 10A&B Holdings(Shen Zhen) LtdEx
  11. 11Accelerated Freeze Drying CompanyEx
  12. 12ACE SMART PET CO., LTDEx
  13. 13Acorn Pet ProductsEx
  14. 14active milligramsEx
Sponsors by tier
unspecified4
100% of 4