SUPERZOO networking turns Las Vegas into one big pet-industry reunion

Pet retail is a relationship business, and SUPERZOO 2026 gives those relationships room to grow well beyond a scheduled booth appointment. The show combines a busy marketplace with lounges, informal meeting areas and two distinctive evening experiences designed to keep the community connected.

The result is a week where a first introduction can become a product conversation, a shared idea and a lasting partnership—all within a few days in Las Vegas.

A new way for retailers and startups to meet

Mini Golf at Swingers Mandalay Bay debuts August 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is reserved for retailers and Emerging Brand exhibitors, giving buyers and founders a relaxed environment for continuing conversations that began on the floor.

The experience is free with a trade-show badge for eligible attendees. Its focused guest list makes it especially useful for retailers interested in discovering young companies and for founders building early industry relationships.

The Beach Party returns

On August 13, the SUPERZOO Beach Party takes over Mandalay Beach from 7 to 10 p.m. Food, beverages, a DJ and live music create a celebratory setting for the broader pet community. Entry is free with a trade-show badge for attendees age 18 and older.

The Beach Party has become a signature SUPERZOO tradition because it gives exhibitors, buyers, groomers and industry partners time to connect without an appointment clock.

Networking happens all day

The most productive introductions are often smaller. SUPERZOO’s lounges, live-music and lunch areas, educational sessions and curated show-floor neighborhoods naturally bring together people with shared interests.

A few simple habits can make those moments easier:

• Introduce yourself before a session begins.
• Use a lounge to continue a promising booth conversation.
• Ask new contacts which product or idea has impressed them.
• Exchange a short follow-up note before leaving Las Vegas.
• Make one introduction for someone else.

SUPERZOO’s social schedule turns networking from a task into one of the most enjoyable parts of the show.

See times and access details on the official SUPERZOO schedule, explore the attendee planning guide, and follow SHOWFLOOR.TV’s SUPERZOO 2026 page.