Grow. Innovate. Connect.
Let's Connect.
Join us at Connect March 4 and 5, 2026 for Canada’s leading pet industry trade show and business growth event.
Connect brings together manufacturers, retailers, distributors, service providers, and pet professionals from across Canada to collaborate, share ideas, and access new opportunities. This premier event features expert speakers, Connect Tool Box vendors, and targeted networking sessions designed to deliver actionable insights and strategies that help pet businesses thrive in a competitive and evolving market.
More than just a pet industry trade show, Connect is a community built by pet professionals for pet professionals. We support buyers and exhibitors by providing education, resources, and direct access to innovative brands that are committed to helping Canadian pet businesses grow.
Let’s Grow, Innovate, and Connect at Canada’s top pet industry event.
Connect:
A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.
Connect Lounge
Attendees and Exhibitors can enjoy all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.
Education Stage
Connect brings 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors will hear from Jennifer Murray, Jordan Milgrom, and financial advice through RBC, Moneris and ADP.
Fresh Food Showcase
A highlight of the show is Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.
Connect Live
Thursday night features Connect Live at the NFCC with the Orange Man Band. The evening will kick off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors.
Where Live Animals Create Real Connections
Live animals continue to be one of the strongest drivers of in store engagement in pet specialty retail. Fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals create energy, spark curiosity, and give customers a r... ...more
News
February 06, 2026•2 min read
From Niche to National. It’s All Here. All Under One Roof.
What makes CONNECT different isn’t just the size of the show. It’s the range of voices on the show floor. What makes CONNECT stand apart isn’t just the size of the show. It’s the range of exhibitors w... ...more
News
February 05, 2026•1 min read
Why Pet Care Professionals Belong at the Centre of Industry Collaboration
As the pet industry continues to evolve, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Stronger collaboration between suppliers, retailers, and service based businesses is no longer optional, it is essent... ...more
News
February 02, 2026•2 min read
2026 Exhibitors
