Grow. Innovate. Connect.
Let's Connect.
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 retailers 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.
Why CONNECT Is Built for the Way You Actually Buy
Why CONNECT Is Built for the Way You Actually Buy
Trade shows should help you make better decisions, not drain your calendar. CONNECT was designed with one goal in mind: give pet industry buyers a focused, high-value environment where discovery, education, and purchasing all happen naturally, in the same place, at the same time.
From the moment you step onto the show floor, everything is intentionally paced to support meaningful conversations, confident buying, and real takeaways you can bring back to your business.
Discover What’s Next in Pet Nutrition
The Fresh Food Showcase puts emerging and innovative pet food brands front and center. This is where trends move from buzzwords to products you can touch, question, and evaluate. Whether you’re exploring new formulations, premium ingredients, or alternative feeding solutions, the showcase makes it easy to spot what’s gaining traction and why it matters to your customers.
Save While You Shop
In Cash Alley, presented by DRF Group, buying comes with added incentive. Exclusive show-floor offers reward attendees who are ready to place orders, making CONNECT a place where discovery turns directly into value. It’s practical, it’s immediate, and it’s designed for buyers who like to leave with more than just samples.
Learn From Industry Professionals
The Canadian Pet Care Professionals Educational Series delivers timely, practical sessions focused on the realities of today’s pet care landscape. From digital strategy and business growth to animal welfare and best practices, these sessions are built to sharpen your thinking and strengthen your operation without pulling you away from the show floor for long stretches.
Turn Orders Into Opportunity
On March 4, every order placed on the show floor does more than stock your shelves. It enters you into $10,000 in cash giveaways, with ten $1,000 prizes awarded during CONNECT Live. It’s a simple idea with a powerful result: real purchasing power, real rewards, and real excitement on the floor.
Where the Show Floor Comes Alive
The CONNECT Live Event on March 4 is the heartbeat of the show. It’s where buyers, exhibitors, and reps come together in a high-energy setting that celebrates connection, collaboration, and momentum. Orders are recognized, prizes are awarded, and the industry comes together in one shared moment.
A Dedicated Experience for Groomers
The Tru North Grooming Show Trade Event adds another layer of depth, offering groomers a focused space to explore tools, products, and education tailored specifically to their craft. It’s a show within the show, designed to respect the expertise and needs of grooming professionals.
Built for Buyers Who Value Their Time
CONNECT isn’t about seeing everything. It’s about seeing the right things. The show is intentionally structured to help you discover new brands, strengthen existing relationships, and make purchasing decisions with clarity and confidence.
If you’re looking for a trade event that respects your time, rewards your business, and delivers genuine value on the show floor, CONNECT is where those pieces come together.
2026 Exhibitors
