Grow. Innovate. Connect.

Let's Connect.

Join us at Connect, the Canadian platform for collaboration and innovation in the pet industry!

We are dedicated to bringing together Canadian and global pet industry leaders-including manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers-to foster strong relationships and drive success.

At Connect, you'll find invaluable opportunities for networking, education, and dialogue, all designed to help pet businesses thrive in an ever-evolving market. Our Connect Tool Box vendors and expert speakers are here to share powerful insights and strategies to help you grow your business.

This event is more than just a gathering-it's a community committed to empowering retailers

with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. We advocate for innovative solutions and ensure retailers have access to brands that truly support them.

Built by pet professionals, Connect values your input! We invite you to share your vision and insights to make this experience even more impactful for your business. Join us in shaping the future of the pet industry-let’s grow together!

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.

Independent Retailers vs. Big Box

Independent Retailers vs. Big Box

In today’s pet industry, independent specialty and big-box scale aren’t opposites—they’re complementary forces. At Connect…Canada’s Pet Trade Expo, we bring together retailers of every size to explore... ...more

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July 30, 20252 min read

Why Pet Brands Are Embracing Both B2B and B2C Events — And Winning

Why Pet Brands Are Embracing Both B2B and B2C Events — And Winning

The most successful brands in the pet industry are no longer choosing between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) events, they’re committing to both. And for good reason: when do... ...more

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July 24, 20251 min read

Post-Show Success

Post-Show Success

Congratulations! You made the most of your time at Connect...Canada’s Pet Trade Expo. The energy of the show floor, the excitement of discovering new products, and the buzz of meeting like-minded pet ... ...more

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July 15, 20253 min read

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