Meet Up with the Pet Industry Network at SUPERZOO 2026

Written By Pet Industry Network®

The Pet Industry Network® is heading to Las Vegas for SUPERZOO 2026!

Throughout the week, PIN members will be leading education sessions, joining industry panels, exhibiting on the show floor, and creating opportunities to connect with other pet industry professionals.

We’ll be active throughout SUPERZOO, with plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and meet in person.

  • 4 PIN and member-led events and panel presentations

  • 14 member education sessions across the show floor and Retailer and Groomer Education

  • 1 PIN member exhibiting on the SUPERZOO show floor

  • 4 days of education, networking, and industry connections

Whether you want to learn something new, meet the experts behind PIN, or simply grab a drink with good people, here’s all the ways you can find us at SUPERZOO 2026!

Meet the PIN Experts

Several Pet Industry Network experts will be attending SUPERZOO throughout the week, including:

Keep an eye out for PIN members in education sessions, on the show floor, and at our networking events.

Networking Events at SUPERZOO

Pet Industry Network Power Hour Meet-Up

  • Thursday, August 13

  • 1:00–2:00 PM

  • Social Lounge, across from Purina near the New Pet Products Showcase

Take a break from the trade show floor and join the Pet Industry Network for an hour of great conversations, new connections, and complimentary drinks.

PIN brings together the people who move the pet industry forward, including retailers, service providers, manufacturers, and the experts who help them grow. Stop by to exchange ideas with peers who understand what it is like to build a business in the pet industry and leave with connections and insights worth bringing home.

The Power Hour is presented in collaboration with the World Pet Association. The drinks are on PIN, and the prizes are graciously provided by Astro Loyalty!

RSVP for Free to the Power Hour

Pet Boss Nation Networking Event

  • Thursday, August 13

  • 3:30–4:30 PM

  • yumHub Lounge, near the lower end of the New Pet Products Showcase

Join PIN member Candace D’Agnolo and the Pet Boss Nation team for a casual, community-first happy hour featuring complimentary drinks, giveaways, prizes, and Pet Industry Bingo.

Reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and spend time with pet retailers, groomers, manufacturers, and industry leaders. There are no speeches or formal presentations. Stop by for five minutes or stay for the full hour.

RSVP For the Pet Boss Happy Hour

Pet Business Education from the Experts

PIN members will lead and participate in sessions throughout all four days of SUPERZOO education.

Tuesday, August 11

  • Move Faster, Decide Better: How AI Accelerates Every Operation That Drives Profit
    Jolanta Smulski
    8:00–9:00 AM | South Pacific B

  • Building Your Pet Business Strategy: Smart Planning for Real Profits
    Lynn Switanowski
    10:00–11:00 AM | South Pacific B

  • The Modern Pet Business Playbook: What’s Working Now in Pet Retail & Pet Care
    Candace D’Agnolo
    10:00–11:00 AM | Islander H

  • Fix My Website: A Hands-On SEO Workshop to Drive More Traffic and Sales
    Matt Aldrich
    1:00–2:00 PM | South Pacific C

  • Unwrap Profits: Holiday Merchandising Made Simple
    Candace D’Agnolo
    1:00–2:00 PM | Islander H

  • Grooming for New Revenue: Leveraging Grooming as a Gateway to Retail and Add-on Sales
    Lynn Switanowski
    3:00–4:00 PM | Islander H

Wednesday, August 12

  • Profit Optimization Tips, Tactics and Tools for Every Pet Business Owner
    Lynn Switanowski
    8:00–9:00 AM | South Pacific B

  • The Performance Gap: Why Some Pet Businesses Are Booming While Others Fight to Survive
    Matt Aldrich, Eve Molzhon, and Michelle Huie
    10:00–11:00 AM | South Pacific B

By Q3 2026, a clear divide has emerged in the pet industry. Some businesses are having record years while others are struggling, despite facing the same economy and competition.

This PIN-led panel will examine Q1 and Q2 data to uncover what is driving success in 2026. Panelists will explore changing pet parent expectations, Gen Z buying patterns, technology-driven trust, the decline of traditional loyalty models, and the rise of outcome-based customer relationships.

Attendees will leave with practical insights to assess their current position, close performance gaps, and focus on the strategies that matter most during Q3 and Q4.

  • The 2030 Playbook: Three Strategic Moves Positioning Pet Businesses for What’s Next
    Jolanta Smulski
    1:00–2:00 PM | South Pacific C

  • Next-Level Grooming Management
    Lynn Switanowski
    1:00–2:00 PM | South Pacific B

  • Building Stronger Margins: Strategies for Groomers and Independent Pet Retailers
    Michelle Huie
    3:00–4:00 PM | South Pacific A

  • Adapting Your Pet Store Product Mix: Proactive Planning to Meet Changing Consumer Expectations
    Lynn Switanowski
    3:00–4:00 PM | Islander H

Thursday, August 13

  • Navigating Amazon as a Sales Channel
    Featuring Stephen Gary
    11:00–11:45 AM | Emerging Brands Stage

  • From Unknown to Unstoppable: Building a Pet Brand That Customers Trust, Find, and Buy
    Jolanta Smulski, Stephen Gary, and Mary Tan
    Moderated by Claire Obertin, Cleveland Research Company
    12:00–12:30 PM | Show Floor Talks Stage

    A pet parent has to hear about your brand, trust it, find it where they shop, choose it, and keep coming back. Most brands are strong at only two or three of those stages and lose potential customers throughout the rest of the journey.

    This PIN-led panel will connect expertise in public relations, AI-assisted content, Amazon search and optimization, and customer retention. Attendees will see how each stage of the customer journey connects and learn how to identify the gap costing their business the most.

    Bring your toughest brand challenge and leave knowing where to focus first.

Friday, August 14

  • 2026 AI Blind Spots: Where Pet Brands Are Leaving Growth on the Table
    Stephen Gary
    11:00–11:30 AM | Emerging Brands Stage

  • PR Meets Influence: Building Authentic Connections for Pet Brands
    Mary Tan
    12:15–12:45 PM | Show Floor Talks Stage

Visit PIN on the Show Floor

Astro Loyalty

Booth #3005

Astro Loyalty is a loyalty platform designed specifically for independent pet retailers. Its programs include Astro Offers, Frequent Buyer, Sharing the Love, and a curated marketing suite that helps retailers increase sales and build lasting customer relationships.

Stop by Booth #3005 to meet the Astro team and learn how its tools can support your store.

See You in Vegas

SUPERZOO is one of the best opportunities of the year to learn from other pet industry professionals, reconnect with familiar faces, and build relationships with people who understand the challenges and opportunities of growing a pet business.

Join us for a session, stop by Astro Loyalty on the show floor, or meet us for a drink during the PIN Power Hour.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.

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