全球宠物博览会2022日程公布

康涅狄格州斯坦福德。（2022年3月15日）– 美国宠物产品协会（APPA）和宠物产业分销商协会（PIDA）已公布备受期待的2022年全球宠物博览会活动日程，该展会将于3月23日至25日在佛罗里达州奥兰多举行。买家、参展商和媒体现在可以注册账户，使用全新的展会策划器及其他数字展会策划工具。

APPA执行副总裁兼首席运营官Andrew Darmohraj，CAE，CAE，表示：“全球宠物博览会2022的最后准备工作正在顺利进行，我们期待迎接全球宠物护理社区来到奥兰多。”“我们鼓励与会者充分利用所有最新的策划工具，无论是在展会前、中还是展后，以最大化行业顶级活动的价值。”

参会者可以使用展会策划器查看和导航展厅平面图，提前安排与展商的会面，搜索并保存展商、产品及特价信息，并根据产品兴趣获取定制展商推荐。注册参与者可在线创建展会策划账户，并使用全新全球宠物博览会移动应用，可通过App Store或Google Play应用商店下载，随时使用这些功能。

参展商可以使用仪表盘预约买家，实时通过聊天与顾客联系，分享产品和宣传册，推广展会特价，并通过定制买家推荐建立有质量的联系。

根据最新趋势和监管指导，全球宠物博览会正在调整预防措施，使所有展会参与者的口罩成为可选。参加时无需提供疫苗接种证明。对于可能需要新冠检测以返回国内的国际参会者，展会当天将提供现场检测。要查看官方的健康与安全政策，请点击这里。

The schedule-at-a-glance for Global Pet Expo 2022 is as follows:

Tuesday, March 22

Retail Market Tour
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Various retail locations in the Orlando area
A unique learning experience at storefronts led by a knowledgeable pet industry consultant. Advanced registration is required.

Global Learning Series Education Sessions
1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Rooms S230A – E
Professional development sessions across various learning pathways are free for all event attendees.

Wednesday, March 23

Private Media Breakfast Sponsored by Merrick Pet Care
8 a.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Press Office, Room S210D
Sponsored by Merrick Pet Care, Booth 5230
Attend this exclusive media event to kick off the show! Pick up your press badge and enjoy a complimentary breakfast while Merrick Pet Care’s Lead Veterinarian, Dr. RuthAnn Logos, discusses the importance of feeding our pets’ bodies, minds and souls.

Exhibit Hall Hours
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Concourse, Exhibit Hall
Exhibit hall opens for Global Pet Expo 2022! 

New Products Showcase Awards Voting Opens
9 a.m.
New Products Showcase and the Global Pet Expo Mobile App
Cast your vote for the New Products Showcase awards in the official show app, available for download in your app store. The New Products Showcase features hundreds of the latest pet products hitting the market this year. 

Global Learning Series Education Sessions
10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Rooms S230A – E
Professional development sessions across various learning pathways are free for all event attendees.

Global Pet Expo Networking Reception
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse
Mingle with Global Pet Expo exhibitors, buyers and members of the media.

Thursday, March 24

Retailer Excellence Awards
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, S330 C/D 
Registered retailers are invited to honor this year’s outstanding pet specialty stores at the Tenth Annual Retailer Excellence Awards. After the awards, learn about the latest insights on influencer marketing at the featured presentation, “Influencer Marketing 101 – Are Influencers A Fit For Your Business?”

Exhibit Hall Hours
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Concourse, Exhibit Hall

Global Learning Series Education Sessions
10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Rooms S230A – E
Professional development sessions across various learning pathways are free for all event attendees.

Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize Grand Pitch Event
2 p.m.
New Products Showcase Stage
Watch live as the Purina 2022 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners pitch their innovative products to a panel of judges and compete for the grand cash prize of $20,000. Join us as the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the event!

New Products Showcase Awards Voting Closes
2:30 p.m.
New Products Showcase and the Global Pet Expo Mobile App

New Products “Best in Show” Awards Presentation
5 p.m.
New Products Showcase Stage
You won’t want to miss this event announcing the Best In Show winners of the latest and greatest pet products hitting the market this year.

Private Media Reception Sponsored by Purina PetCare Company
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Room S210A
Sponsored by Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Booth 1826
Join Global Pet Expo and Purina PetCare Company at an exclusive reception with cocktails and appetizers to celebrate the media’s valuable contributions to the pet industry. 

Friday, March 25

Exhibit Hall Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Concourse, Exhibit Hall

Global Learning Series Education Sessions
10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Level 2, South Concourse, Rooms S230A – E
Professional development sessions across various learning pathways are free for all event attendees.