Global Pet Exhibition

• DatesJanuary 7–10, 2027 (expected)
• VenueBusiness Design Centre
• LocationLondon, United Kingdom
• CategoryPet & Animal
• Official websiteglobalpetexpo.org

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Global Pet Exhibition. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check the official website before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Global Pet Exhibition

Global Pet Exhibition is a pet and animal trade show expected to take place January 7–10, 2027 at Business Design Centre in London, United Kingdom. It runs for four days, opening on Thursday and closing on Sunday. With about 13 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. For registration, exhibitor packages and the floor plan, go to the official website, globalpetexpo.org.

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 Global Pet Exhibition

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.

Over four days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. 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 Global Pet Exhibition

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, January 7, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Sep 17, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Business Design Centre while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Nov 12, 2026)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Dec 10, 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 (Dec 31, 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 Global Pet Exhibition

• 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 Business Design Centre during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for four days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• 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 Global Pet Exhibition

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 Jan 11, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Jan 13, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Jan 24, 2027
   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 Feb 9, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Global Pet Exhibition is worth returning to.

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

Getting to London

London has several airports: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and London City (LCY), which is the closest to ExCeL London in the Docklands. The Elizabeth line stops at Custom House for ExCeL and links Heathrow with central London. Contactless bank cards work on the Tube, buses and trains. Many visitors now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling to the UK, so check the rules for your passport.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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