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Events

In addition to this year’s in-
person show, attendees had ac-
cess to Global Pet Expo Digital
Access, taking place one month
after the live event.
Global Pet Expo is open to in-
dependent retailers, distributors,
mass-market buyers and other
qualified professionals. Global
Pet Expo 2023 will take place
on 22-24 March 2023 in Orlando,
again at the Orange County Con-
vention Center. n
Multi-unit retailer pet boutiques were the largest registration group.
Interest in products for this target group, such as treats, was corres-
pondingly high.

Smaller decline “Many trade shows held re-
in attendance cently have reported significant
In addition, Global Pet Expo re- decreases in attendance fol-
ceived national media attention lowing the Covid-19 pandemic,
from outlets interested in shar- some as much as 40 per cent.
ing the latest pet trends and We are extremely proud to an-
products with their audiences. nounce that Global Pet Expo
Total registered press members only saw a decrease closer to
exceeded media registration 20 per cent, with nearly 90 per
from the last in-person show in cent of registered buyers attend-
2020, with 235 representatives ing the event,” said Celeste Pow-
from national consumer outlets, ers, CAE, president of PIDA. “We The innovations presented in the New Products Showcase attracted
pet industry trade magazines, are already looking forward to considerable attention from visitors to the show.
business and financial publica- Global Pet Expo 2023 and an-
tions, social media influencers, ticipate next year will be an even
bloggers, broadcast media and larger event.”
more.

 Aquatics had a special zone of its own.

 The Global Learning Series delivered more than 40 sessions with
inclusive learning pathways for retailers, distributors, exhibitors, and
special interest groups.

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