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What’s Next At Superzoo: The Thursday And Friday Schedules

THURSDAY

7 AM-5 PM Registration
8-9 AM Early Buyer New Product Showcase Access
8:30-10:30 AM “Women in Petfood Leadership – The Power of Presence”
9 AM-3 PM Education in North Convention Center
9 AM-5 PM Trade Show Floor
9 AM-5 PM Complimentary Business Headshots, Booth #4600, sponsored by Lemonlight
11 AM-2 PM Lunches and Snacks in Lounges

10-11 AM Retail-Ready Sustainability Lounge, yumHub Lounge
11AM-12 PM Pet Food Experts and Pets in the Classroom Networking, Social Lounge
1-2 PM Pet Industry Network Power Hour Meetup, Social Lounge
1:30-2:30 PM Black Pet Business Network Community Meetup, DJ Lounge
3-4 PM Young Professionals Networking, yumHub Lounge
3:30-4:30 PM Networking (First Timers Welcome) Hosted by Pet Boss Nation, yumHub Lounge
7-10 PM SUPERZOO Beach Party, Mandalay Bay Beach

All sessions free to attend.

10-10:15 AM “Pet Retail 2026: Navigating Industry Emerging Trends on the Show Floor With NielsenIQ (NIQ),” Andrea Binder, NielsenIQ
10:30-11 AM “What’s for Dinner?: Past, Present and Future of How We Feed Our Pets,” Dr. Marty Goldstein, sponsored by Golden Hippo
12-12:30 PM “From Unknown to Unstoppable: Building a Pet Brand That Customers Trust, Find and Buy,” Jolanta Smulski, Stephen Gary, Mary Tan, Claire Obertin
1-1:45 PM “Sustainability in the Pet Industry: Insights, Progress and What’s Ahead,” Chloe DiVita, presented by Pet Sustainability Coalition
3:30-4:30 PM Pet Advocacy Network Town Hall

All sessions free to atttend.

10-10:30 AM “Color Remix: Elevating Your Creative Groom,” Bridgit Gross
11-11:30 AM “Poodlington Perfection: Crafting the Ultimate Lamb- Like Transformation,” Gabriel Feitosa, sponsored by Andis
12-12:30 PM “Silk & Shine: Mastering the Silk Coat Finish,” Jay Batista, sponsored by Hydra by Pet Society
1-1:30 PM “Purr-fect Beginnings: Cat Grooming 101,” Dana Chavez-Rey
2-2:30 PM “Grooming Efficiency Mastery: Time-Saving Techniques for a More Productive Salon,” Rachel Colant, sponsored by Wahl
3-3:30 PM “The Science of Microbubbles: The Future of Pet Skin Care,” Kyle Darling, sponsored by Thera-Clean Microbubbles

Separate registration fee required.

9 AM-3 PM “CPR Pet Tech First Aid,” Mary Oquendo, Beth Cristiano, South Pacific D

Separate registration fee required.

8 AM-12 PM “DermaBather- Essentials Live Demonstration & Workshop,” Sierra Elbert
1-5 PM “Dirty Dog to Finished Style: A Live Full- Groom Demonstration & Workshop,” Nathan Austin, Kathlena Austin

Separate registration fee required. All sessions in South Pacific B.

9-10 AM “The Revolving Door: Calculating What Turnover Actually Costs Your Practice,” Theresa Cosper-Roberts
10:30-11:30 AM “The Client from Hell: Strategies for Managing Difficult Pet Owners,” Theresa Cosper-Roberts
1-2 PM “The Pet Parent Wallet: Finding Growth in the Other End of the Leash,” Candise Goodwin
2:30-3:30 PM “Client Experience Is Your Growth Strategy,” Candise Goodwin

7 AM-2:30 PM Registration
8-9 AM Early Buyer New Product Showcase Access
9 AM-3 PM Trade Show Floor
9 AM-3 PM Complimentary Business Headshots, Booth #4600, sponsored by Lemonlight
9 AM-12 PM Retailer Cash Giveaway Entry Period, Live Music & Lunch Lounge
9 AM-12 PM Groomer Prize Giveaway Entry Period, Groomer’s Innovation Stage
11 AM-2 PM Lunches and Snacks in Lounges
12:30 PM Retailer Cash Drawing
1:30 PM Groomer Prize Drawing (Must be present to win drawings.)

All sessions free to attend.

10-10:15 AM “Agents, Algorithms & Autoship: Winning Pet Market Share in the Age of AI Com-merce,” Daniel Wong, sponsored by CommerceIQ
10:45-11 AM “Sleep Matters: Creating Healthy Rest Routines for Pets,” Rob Eisenberg, Jamie Popper, sponsored by Atlas
11:30 AM-12 PM “What Brands Can Learn From eCommerce in China,” Sharon Gai
12:15-12:45 PM “PR Meets Influence: Building Authentic Connections for Pet Brands,” Mary Tan
1-1:15 PM “How to Export With Government Funding Support,” Ron Tanner

All sessions free to attend.

10-10:30 AM “Masterpiece in Motion: The Art of Creative Color,” Bridgit Gross
11-11:30 AM “The Dandie Doodle: Give Every Doodle a Fresh New Look,” Sierra Elbert
12-12:30 PM “The Reinvented Terrier: A Modern Twist,” Jay Batista, sponsored by Hydra by Pet Society