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Thank You for an Incredible CONNECT 2026
Thank you to the retailers, groomers, distributors, manufacturers, service providers, and pet professionals who joined us March 4 and 5, 2026 at CONNECT in Niagara Falls.
Over two incredible days, the Canadian pet industry came together to share ideas, discover new products, attend education sessions, and build the relationships that continue to move our industry forward. From the busy show floor to the CONNECT Tool Box vendors and networking events, the energy and collaboration made this year’s event truly special.
CONNECT has always been built by pet professionals for pet professionals, and it is your participation, passion, and commitment to the industry that make the event what it is.
Thank you for being part of CONNECT. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
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.
Connect - Where the Industry Shows Up
Why CONNECT Continues to Be a Business-First Event
Trade shows can take on a lot of different forms, but at its core, CONNECT remains focused on one thing: helping pet businesses move forward.
Over the past year, we took the time to listen closely to our attendees, gathering feedback on how they operate, what they’re looking for, and what brings them to the show floor. What came through clearly is that CONNECT is not a passive experience.
When attendees walk the floor, they’re not just browsing. They’re actively looking for new vendors, discovering new products, building relationships, and taking advantage of show-specific opportunities. The intent is clear, and it shows in how people engage.
That focus is also reflected in the makeup of the audience. With a strong base of independent businesses and a growing mix of franchise and corporate attendees, CONNECT creates an environment where both agility and scale are represented. It’s a space where ideas can be explored, but also where decisions can be made.
At the same time, the industry itself is evolving. With nearly half of attendees already selling online and the other half still exploring that transition, CONNECT sits right at the intersection of where the pet industry is heading.
With half the audience already selling online and half still building toward it, the opportunity for growth is significant. CONNECT creates an environment where businesses can explore that next step, connect with the right partners, and move forward with confidence.
The result is an event that isn’t just about being present, it’s about being productive.
CONNECT continues to deliver a space where real conversations happen, relationships are built, and business gets done.
2026 Exhibitors
