Schedule of Events

From workshops to presentations, exhibits to conversations, this event is filled with real-world learning that makes a real difference in your business. Best of all, there is a format for every kind of learner.
Tuesday, March 21

8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Choose AM or PM Retail Market Tour PLUS U.S. Pet Market Briefing for All Participants
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1:30 pm – 4:15 pm | Global Learning Series Education Sessions – Day 1 |
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | New Exhibitor Success Welcome Reception & Staff Training Level 2 - S230A/B |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Influencer Happy Hour – Invite Only Poolside Balcony at the Rosen Center |
Wednesday, March 22
8:00 am – 8:30 am | New Buyer Orientation Breakfast – Invite Only Global Pet Expo Media Breakfast – Media Only |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Opens & New Products Showcase Open – Day 1 Vote using the Global Pet Expo mobile app. |
10:00 am – 4:15 pm | Global Learning Series Education Sessions – Day 2 |
11:00 am – 11:15 am | Bobby Flay Introduces His Premium Cat Food Brand, Made by Nacho Spotlight Stage – New Product Showcase |
6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Closes |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Opening Night Welcome Reception Level 1 - South Terrace Green [between Expo Hall and Hyatt] |
Thursday, March 23
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Retailer Excellence Awards & Breakfast Program – Retailers Only Level 2 - S210C/D - Press/Media Office Presentation Area |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Opens & New Products Showcase Open – Day 2 Vote using the Global Pet Expo mobile app. |
10:00 am – 4:15 pm | Global Learning Series Education Sessions – Day 3 Level 2 - S230A-F |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Press Conference & Luncheon – APPA's Industry Expenditure Update – Media Only Level 2 - S210C/D - Press/Media Office Presentation Area |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Purina Pet Care Innovation Awards – Grand Prize Pitch Competition Spotlight Stage – New Product Showcase |
2:30 pm | New Products Showcase Award Voting Ends Vote using the Global Pet Expo mobile app. |
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | 'Best in Show Awards' Announced for New Products Showcase Winners |
6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Closes |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | New Member Welcome Reception – APPA Members – Invite Only Level 3- S310G/H |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Private Media Reception Sponsored by Purina PetCare Company – Media Only Level 3 - S310E |

Friday, March 24
9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Exhibit Hall & New Product Showcase Opens – Day 3 |
10:00 am – 12:45 pm | Global Learning Series Education Sessions – Day 4 Level 2 - S230A-F |