2025 Calendar of Pet Trade Shows and Conventions

Pet trade shows, conventions and conferences are getting back on their feet and returning to in-person shows again after a few years of primarily virtual events. Whether you are looking for a conference to host a booth to promote your business or to attend as a pet professional, we’ve fetched the 2025 pet conferences from coast to coast (and even a few international events).

If you are looking for a consumer pet show, don’t miss our calendar of Pet Expos and Dog Events!

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Animal Welfare and Rescue

Animal welfare and rescue conferences are a cornerstone for professionals dedicated to the protection and well-being of animals. These events assemble veterinarians, shelter workers, rescue organization representatives, and animal welfare advocates, providing a vital platform for discussing current challenges, innovative solutions, and best practices in animal rescue and welfare. Attendees gain insights into the latest research on animal behavior, health, and rehabilitation, enhancing their ability to care for animals in need effectively. Moreover, these conferences promote collaboration and networking, fostering partnerships that can lead to improved rescue efforts, adoption programs, and policy development.

Animal Care Expo

When: April 15-18, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Fall Conference

When: November 3-6, 2025
Where: Atlanta, Georgia

Best Friends National Conference

When: February 20-22, 2025
Where: Palm Springs, California

Carolinas Unite Animal Welfare Professionals Conference

When: February 25-27, 2025
Where: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Co-Sheltering Conference 2025

When: March 25-27, 2025
Where: virtual

New England Federation of Humane Societies Annual Training Conference 2025

When: March 24-26, 2025
Where: Burlington, Massachusetts

Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference

When: June 1-3, 2025
Where: Bloomington, Illinois

Southeastern Animal Control Association (SACA) Conference

When: September 7-8, 2025
Where: Huntsville, Alabama

Texas United for Animals Conference

When: May 7-10, 2025
Where: Allen, Texas

Virginia Federation of Humane Societies

When: April 2-4, 2025
Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia

Dog Training Conferences and Tradeshows

Dog training conferences offer a platform for learning, networking, and professional development. These conferences gather renowned trainers as well as behaviorists and researchers to share the latest insights and techniques in canine behavior modification and training for service or working dogs. Look for conferences where you can gain exposure to new training methodologies, behavioral science advancements, and practical hands-on workshops, enabling them to stay abreast of the evolving landscape of dog training.

2025 Dog Behavior Conference

When: April 4-6, 2025
Where: online

The Victoria Stilwell Academy for dog training and behavior hosts this online conference for both trainers and the public.

Aggression in Dogs Conference

When: September 26-28, 2025
Where: Charlotte, North Carolina

APDT/CAPDT Conference

When: November 5-7, 2025
Where: Richmond, Virginia

Canine Con

When: TBA
Where: TBA

Canine Science Expo

When: TBA
Where: TBA

Canine Science Symposium

When: May 17-18, 2025
Where: San Francisco, California

ClickerExpo

When: March 14-16, 2025
Where: Chicago, Illinois

ClickerExpo Virtual

When: January 24-25, 2025
Where: Virtual

IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference

When: May 9-11, 2025
Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado

International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Annual Educational Conference

When: July 29-31, 2025 (with pre-conference activities on July 28)
Where: Savannah, Georgia

Modern Ethical Training (MET) Conference

When: March 8-9, 2025
Where: Online

National Association of Obedience Dog Trainers Modern Dog Trainer Conference

When: TBA
Where: TBA

Grooming Tradeshows

Dog grooming conferences offer a unique blend of education, skill development, and networking opportunities. These conferences bring together groomers, industry experts, and suppliers to explore the latest trends, techniques, and products in dog grooming. Through workshops, demonstrations, and seminars, professionals can enhance their grooming skills, learn about new styles and tools, and stay updated on health and safety standards.

All-American Grooming Show

When: August 21-24, 2025

Where: Shaumburg, Illinois

The longest-running grooming show in the world.

Barkleigh’s Pet Pro Cruise

When: July 14-18, 2025

Where: departs from Tampa, Florida

Fun in the Sun Grooming Show

When: October 16-19, 2025

Where: Jacksonville, Florida

Groom Expo

When: September 4-7, 2025

Where: Hershey, Pennsylvania

Groom Expo features a trade show, grooming competitions, exhibitions and seminars.

Groom Texas

When: July 18-20, 2025

Where: Houston, Texas

Groom’d

When: March 7-9, 2025

Where: Atlanta, Georgia

Intergroom

When: March 20-23, 2025

Where: Secaucus, New Jersey

New England Grooming Show

When: September 25-28, 2025

Where: Springfield, Massachusetts

Northwest Grooming Show

When: April 24-27, 2025

Where: Tacoma, Washington

PetQuest

When: June 19-22, 2025

Where: Wilmington, Ohio

Pet Boarding

Pet boarding conferences bring together boarding facility owners, managers, and staff to discuss the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in pet boarding and daycare. Attendees can participate in workshops and seminars that cover a wide range of topics, from animal health and behavior to business management and customer service. Networking opportunities with industry peers and experts are invaluable, fostering collaborations, sharing of experiences, and learning from others’ successes and challenges.

Boarding & Daycare Conference

When: November 10-13, 2025

Where: Hershey, Pennsylvania

This national conference is specifically for the pet boarding and daycare industry. The tradeshow features products, speakers and seminars.

International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA) FLOW Business Conference & Trade Show

When: September 23-25, 2025

Where: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo West

When: May 5-8, 2025

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Pet Food and Supplements

Pet food and supplement conferences are pivotal for professionals in the pet nutrition industry, uniting nutritionists, veterinarians, researchers, and industry leaders. Look for discussions on the latest scientific advancements, regulatory changes, and market trends including new ingredients and formulations.

2025 International Feed Expo

When: TBA

Where: TBA

National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Annual Conference

When: April 22-24, 2025

Where: Columbus, Ohio

Petfood Forum 2025

When: April 28-30, 2025

Where: Kansas City, Missouri

Pet Industry

Pet industry conferences gather a diverse array of industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, retailers, veterinarians, groomers, and pet care service providers. These pet trade shows and conferences are a hotbed for learning about advancements in the business side of the pet industry.

IPSA Flow Business Conference

When: Sept. 23-25, 2025

Where: Tucson, Arizona

Petcare Innovation USA

When: December 2-4, 2025

Where: Los Angeles, California

The Pet Industry Leadership Summit

When: January 13-15, 2025

Where: Bonita Springs, Florida

Pet Influencers

The Pet Summit

When: March 24-26, 2025

Where: Orlando, Florida

Pet Sitting

Pet sitting conferences offer a comprehensive platform for learning about the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in pet sitting and home care services. Workshops and seminars led by industry experts typically cover vital topics such as animal behavior, pet health and safety, business management, marketing strategies, and customer service.

Focus 2025

When: March 4, 2025

Where: virtual

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Conference

When: February 28-March 2, 2025

Where: Tempe, Arizona

Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

When: September 9-11, 2025

Where: San Antonio, Texas

Texas Pet Sitters Conference

When: February 27-March 3, 2025

Where: Royal Caribbean’s The Mariner of The Seas. Depart and return to
Galveston, Texas

Pooper Scooper

Pooper scooper conferences, while niche, offer significant value for professionals in the pet waste management industry. These specialized conferences provide a unique platform for discussing the latest techniques, equipment, and strategies for efficient and hygienic pet waste removal.

aPaws Annual Conference

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Retail

Retail conferences for pet products are crucial in the rapidly evolving pet industry, offering retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers a platform to explore the latest trends, innovations, and market insights. Along with exhibit halls, participants can also enjoy workshops and seminars covering various aspects such as merchandising strategies, e-commerce, marketing, and customer engagement specific to the pet market.

Global Pet Expo

When: March 26-28, 2025

Where: Orlando, Florida

Interzoo

When: May 12-15, 2026 (no conference scheduled in 2025)

Where: Nuremberg, Germany

SuperZoo

When: August 13-15, 2025

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Service Dog Conferences

Service dog conferences serve as vital platforms for sharing the latest advancements in training methodologies, health care, and legal regulations regarding service animals. They provide unique opportunities for trainers, handlers, and healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, experience, and innovations.

Assistance Dogs International Conference

When: March 2-5, 2025

Where: Orlando, Florida

International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) Biennial Conference

When: June 19-22, 2025

Where: Warwickshire, United Kingdom

PAWS Psychiatric Service Dog Partners Conference

When: May 3-5, 2025

Where: Long Beach, California

National Service Dogs for Veterans Conference

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Veterinary Conferences

Veterinary conferences offer a dynamic platform for veterinarians, researchers, and industry experts to delve into the latest research, medical advancements, and innovative treatments in veterinary medicine. These events facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of various animal health issues and the development of new treatment protocols.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum

When: June 19-21, 2025 (specialty symposium on June 18)

Where: Louisville, Kentucky

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention

When: July 18-22, 2025

Where: Washington, DC

Connexity® from American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

When: September 11-13, 2025

Where: Chicago, Illinois

Fetch dvm360® Charlotte

When: March 14-16, 2025

Where: Charlotte, North Carolina

Fetch Kansas City

When: August 22-24, 2025

Where: Kansas City, Missouri

Fetch Long Beach

When: December 5-7, 2025

Where: Long Beach, California

Fetch Nashville

When: May 30–31, 2025

Where: Nashville, Tennessee

Fetch National Harbor

When: September 12-13, 2025

Where: National Harbor, Maryland

Healthy Dog Expo

When: April 11-13, 2025

Where: Albany, New York

Pacific Veterinary Conference

When: June 27-30, 2025

Where: Long Beach, California

Shelter Medicine Conference

When: July 11-13, 2025

Where: Ithaca, New York

United Veterinary Services Association (USVA) Annual Conference

When: May 5-7, 2025

Where: Napa, California

Vet Show – New York

When: November 6-7, 2025

Where: New York City

Vet Show – Wild West

When: October 15-18, 2025

Where: Reno, Nevada

Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)

When: September 4-6, 2025

Where: New Orleans, Louisiana

Veterinary Innovation Summit + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit

When: September 3-5, 2025

Where: Kansas City, Missouri

VMX – Veterinary Meeting and Expo

When: January 25-29, 2025

Where: Orlando, Florida (and online)

Western Veterinary Conference

When: March 2-5, 2025

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Working Dog Conferences

Working dog conferences bring together handlers, trainers, breeders, and researchers to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in the training, care, and deployment of working dogs. They provide a specialized forum for the exchange of knowledge on topics such as behavioral science, genetics, health and wellness, and technological innovations in dog training equipment and techniques. These events also foster collaboration and networking among professionals, encouraging the sharing of insights and experiences from different fields like search and rescue, law enforcement, military, and service dogs.