Where to Find The Pet Industry Network® Global Pet Expo 2026
From booth tours to birthday cake to expert education sessions, the Pet Industry Network® will be everywhere at Global Pet Expo.
If you're attending Global this year, we invite you to join fellow PIN members and friends throughout the show floor for networking, learning, and a little bit of fun along the way. Whether you're visiting booths, attending educational sessions, or stopping by our March Madness challenge, there are plenty of opportunities to connect.
Here’s where you can find PIN members during the show.
PIN Activities at Global Pet Expo
PIN Parade
Thursday, March 26 • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Kick off Thursday morning with the PIN Parade, a guided booth tour where members will visit fellow PIN exhibitors across the show floor.
We’ll be wearing our bright orange Pet Industry Network® t-shirts so you can easily spot us as we walk the floor together, meet exhibitors, and celebrate the businesses that make up our community.
PIN Pop-Up: March Madness Challenge
Hosted by Astro Loyalty & Pet Engine Marketing
Thursday, March 26 • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Astro Loyalty (#1162) & Pet Engine Marketing (#1164)
Join us for a fun, high-energy March Madness-themed pop-up event on the show floor.
Attendees can shoot hoops to win prizes, connect with other PIN members, and learn more about tools helping independent pet businesses grow.
If you’re attending Global, you can’t miss it!
Pet Boss Nation: Candace’s Birthday Bash
Thursday, March 26 • 3:00 PM
Location: Artvark Pet Products Booth #1462
Celebrate with Candace and the Pet Boss Nation team on the show floor during Candace’s Birthday Bash!
Stop by for:
Complimentary cake
Mimosas
Surprise gifts
The cake cutting happens at 3:30 PM, so be sure to arrive in time to celebrate.
Visit PIN Member Booths
Astro Loyalty
Astro Loyalty is a powerful loyalty platform built specifically for independent pet retailers. Their ecosystem includes programs like Frequent Buyer, Astro Offers, Sharing the Love, and a comprehensive Marketing Suite designed to help retailers drive sales growth while building deeper customer relationships. Learn more at www.astroloyalty.com
Pet Engine Marketing
Pet Engine Marketing is a strategy-first marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the pet industry. We partner with pet retailers, service providers, and pet brands to build marketing systems that drive consistent growth by combining SEO, website optimization, email marketing, automation, and paid media into a cohesive engine. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics or vanity metrics, we design marketing engines that increase visibility, convert more customers, and generate repeat revenue.
Learn more at www.petenginemarketing.com
Education Sessions Featuring PIN Members
PIN members will also be sharing insights on some of Global Pet Expo’s educational stages.
The New Era of Amazon: Tools, Trends & What Pet Brands Can Do Now
Stephen Gary
Wednesday, March 25 • 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM
Petfluence Studio
Amazon is evolving rapidly, offering brands more tools, data, and advertising capabilities than ever before. In this session, Stephen Gary, Co-Founder of Accelerazon, explores how pet brands can modernize their Amazon strategy to stay competitive.
Attendees will learn:
New Amazon tools designed for brand growth and protection
Marketplace trends reshaping competition in the pet category
How successful brands are adapting their Amazon strategy for 2025
News Media Gold Rush: Command Free Publicity and Get Great PR
Mary Tan
Wednesday, March 25 • 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
Petfluence Studio
Former television reporter and anchor Mary Tan reveals how pet professionals can turn media attention into powerful publicity.
Chief Storyteller and Founder of Whisker Media, Mary’s session will cover:
How to write a press release that gets media attention
How to “newsjack” trending stories for visibility
How to position your business as a trusted expert journalists want to interview
15-Minute Amazon Audit: A Live Look at What Brands Are Doing Right
Stephen Gary
Thursday, March 26 • 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Petfluence Studio
In this fast-paced session, Stephen Gary walks through a simplified Amazon audit framework used to evaluate hundreds of pet product listings.
Attendees will learn:
A repeatable method to evaluate any Amazon listing
The biggest opportunities to improve traffic and conversion
Quick wins brands can implement within days
Partners in Growth: Using Digital Experiences and Brand Collaboration to Build Customer Loyalty
Michelle Huie
Thursday, March 26 • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
S230 A
Michelle Huie, founder of ShopDot Pet, explores how pet businesses can combine in-store experiences with digital tools to create stronger engagement and loyalty.
Topics include:
Blending physical experiences with digital convenience
Using co-branded storefronts and automation to expand revenue
Creating collaborative experiences that delight pet parents
Building loyalty through shared value between brands and professionals
See You at Global Pet Expo 2026
Global Pet Expo is one of the most exciting gatherings in the pet industry, and the Pet Industry Network® will be right in the middle of the action.
If you're attending the show, be sure to:
Join the PIN Parade booth tour
Stop by the March Madness PIN Pop-Up
Celebrate at Candace’s Birthday Bash
Attend education sessions from PIN experts
Visit member booths across the show floor
We can’t wait to connect with you in Orlando.
