Equine Networking Congress

• DatesDecember 1–2, 2026
• VenueRAI Amsterdam
• LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
• CategoryPet & Animal

About Equine Networking Congress

Equine Networking Congress is a pet and animal conference taking place December 1–2, 2026 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It runs for two days, opening on Tuesday and closing on Wednesday. With about 7 weeks to go, exhibitors still have time to order booth services and book hotels at reasonable rates.

Shows like this one typically draw pet retailers, distributors, groomers, veterinarians, breeders and pet product buyers. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Equine Networking Congress

Pet industry shows are product-focused and friendly, with buyers looking for new products, margins and reliable supply. Some include public days with pet owners.

Two days go by quickly. Book your most important meetings for the first morning, when visitors are fresh, and keep the second afternoon for follow-up conversations at the booth. Expect most visitors to be pet retailers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Equine Networking Congress

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, December 1, 2026:

1. 16 weeks before (Aug 11, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near RAI Amsterdam while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Oct 6, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Nov 3, 2026)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Nov 24, 2026)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for pet and animal shows

• Know wholesale prices, margins and minimum orders.
• Bring samples and clear ingredient or material information.
• Check rules on live animals and food sampling at the venue.

Booth tips for Equine Networking Congress

• Show the product in use with photos or demos.
• Ask what type of store or business the buyer runs.
• Have show-only offers ready for retailers.
• Walk the hall at RAI Amsterdam during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• If you expect local buyers in Netherlands, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Equine Networking Congress

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Retail buyers respond to clear terms, so follow up with pricing and reorder details.

1. Within 24 hours (by Dec 3, 2026)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Dec 5, 2026
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Dec 16, 2026
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Jan 1, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Equine Networking Congress is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) has direct trains to Amsterdam RAI station, a short walk from RAI Amsterdam, in about 10 minutes. Public transport covers the city well. The Netherlands is in the Schengen area; check whether you need a Schengen visa.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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