Registration Badge Types | Attendee Info

Qualified Buyer 

Qualified Buyers are retail merchandisers who purchase pet products wholesale from a manufacturer or exhibitor for resale. Qualified Buyers attend Global Pet Expo free. Requirements for qualification include proof of business documentation such as:

• Wholesale invoice for pet products purchased in quantity from a manufacturer or distributor for resale with a minimum purchase of $300 in pet products
• Store or commercial lease verifying business type
• Business license for a retail business
• Active website address selling a variety of branded pet products. 

Additional restrictions may apply (e.g. not for ingredients, supplies or from contract manufacturer for your branded pdts. These types of companies must attend as Industry Visitors).

Media 

Media credentials are available for qualified members of the media, including print, television and online writers, reporters, editorial staff, bloggers, publishers, film crews and photographers. You must complete a media registration application and submit the required documentation to apply. All media registration applications and credential requests are subject to approval by Global Pet Expo Show Management. Please refer to the media qualification requirements for additional information on required documentation and the approval process. 

Influencer

Influencer credentials are available for qualified social media influencers. To apply, you must complete an influencer registration application and submit the required documentation. Application approval is based on the qualifications and documentation as outlined on our website. All influencer registration applications are subject to approval by Global Pet Expo Show Management.

Industry Visitor

If you are a member of the pet products industry or a related stakeholder and do not qualify for other badge credentials, you may request to purchase an Industry Visitor badge. The Industry Visitor registration provides two days of access to Global Pet Expo. By purchasing an Industry Visitor badge, you gain access to the show floor, education, and networking opportunities on Thursday and Friday, March 25-26. Please note that Global Pet Expo is not open to the public, and admittance as an Industry Visitor is at the sole discretion of show management.

Exhibitor Sales Representative 

If you are contracted with one (or more) of our Global Pet Expo exhibitors as a sales representative, you must have Exhibitor Sales Representative credentials. To qualify for this badge type, you must provide proof of your business relationship with our exhibitor(s) via a contract or by official request from the exhibitor. 

Exhibitor

If your company is exhibiting at Global Pet Expo, their booth contract comes with a designated number of exhibitor badges. Please work with your company’s main point of contact for the trade show to request your exhibitor registration confirmation. 

See also: How to Register for Global