Grow. Innovate. Connect.
Let's Connect.
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
March 4, 9AM-5PM - March 5, 9AM-4PM
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.
From Niche to National. It’s All Here. All Under One Roof.
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 who come together on the show floor.
CONNECT brings together every corner of the pet industry, from small, family-run ventures built on passion and care, to national and global companies driving innovation, scale, and supply across the country. Together, these exhibitors represent the real makeup of the industry: emerging brands finding their footing, established partners strengthening long-term relationships, and large organizations shaping what’s next.
This breadth creates real value for attendees. It’s an opportunity to discover new products, reconnect with trusted suppliers, and gain insight into how the industry is evolving across categories and business sizes. Whether you’re focused on buying, sourcing, or strategic growth, CONNECT is designed to support informed decisions and meaningful conversations.
Registration is open and free for pet professionals. Join us March 4–5 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre and experience the depth, diversity, and momentum of the pet industry in one focused, high-impact event.
2026 Exhibitors
