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Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 AM

4 Key Steps to Becoming a Competitive Employer

Room: South Pacific B

Entrepreneurship: Setting Up a Successful Business

Room: Islander G

Tuesday, August 13, 8:00 AM

Camouflage Grooming: Hiding Structural Faults

Room: Islander F

Earning More Profit: Hidden Profit Opportunities at Your Business

Room: South Pacific A

Replacing Burnout with Joy: Rekindling Your Passion for Grooming

Room: Islander H

Tuesday, August 13, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CPR-PetTech First Aid and Care for Your Pets

Room: South Pacific D

Tuesday, August 13, 9:30 AM

From Woof to Wow: How to Build Pet Displays that Sell

Room: South Pacific C

Taking Care of You, the Groomer

Room: Islander G

Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gaining Pawspective: Understanding Customer Behaviors that Impact Your Business in 2024

Room: South Pacific A

Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 AM

AI Marketing Magic: Prompt Engineering for Pet Businesses

Room: South Pacific B

So Many Grooming Products and Tools… How Do I Choose?

Room: Islander H

The Shag Pet Trim

Room: Islander F

Tuesday, August 13, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Put Your Best Staff Forward - How to Hire, Train and Fire

Room: South Pacific C

Tuesday, August 13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Geriatric Grooming Certificate Class

Room: Islander G

Tuesday, August 13, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Petalytics: Maximizing Sales and Customer Connections Using Pet Business Data

Room: South Pacific A

Tuesday, August 13, 12:00 PM

Handling New Puppy Clients

Room: Islander H

Rise and Thrive Online: Keys to Unlocking Your Growth Potential

Room: South Pacific B

Tuesday, August 13, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Grooming by Formula: Techniques to Improve Your Work

Room: Islander F

Tuesday, August 13, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

How to Attract Shoppers to Your Brick and Mortar Store

Room: South Pacific C

Tuesday, August 13, 1:30 PM

No Bad Dog - Dealing with Behavior Issues in Grooming

Room: Islander G

Supercharge Your Everyday Grooming with Add-ons

Room: Islander H

Tuesday, August 13, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Paw-sitive Planning: Maximizing Business Success All Year Long

Room: South Pacific A

Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Understanding Your Ideal Customers

Room: South Pacific B

Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 PM

Pet Terrier Trim

Room: Islander F

Unleash Your 5-Star Service to Go From Browse to Buy

Room: South Pacific C

Tuesday, August 13, 3:00 PM

Anxiety and Customer Relations

Room: Islander H

How to Speed Up Your Daily Grooms

Room: Islander G

Tuesday, August 13, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Empower to Inspire: Elevating Retail Excellence Through Employee Engagement

Room: South Pacific B

Tuesday, August 13, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Navigating the Path to Selling Your Pet Business

Room: South Pacific A

Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3 Easy Ways to Bring Your Store Into the Future

Room: South Pacific C

Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Mixed Breed Makeovers

Room: Islander F

Tuesday, August 13, 4:30 PM

Client Communication: How to De-escalate Angry Clients

Room: Islander H

The Foundation of Grooming Excellence: Importance of Prep Work

Room: Islander G

Wednesday, August 14, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

IndieChat Live: A Peer Group Discussion About Important Topics Affecting Pet Retailers Today

Room: South Pacific C

Wednesday, August 14, 7:15 AM

Mixed Salon/Freestyle - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Mixed Salon/Freestyle - Intermediate Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Mixed Salon/Freestyle - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 7:15 AM

Sporting (Spaniels & Setters) - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Sporting (Spaniels & Setters) - Intermediate Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Sporting (Spaniels & Setters) - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 8:00 AM

Grooming Greatness: Elevating Customer Service to 5-Star Standards for Pet Groomers

Room: Islander G

Local SEO Crash Course: How to Show Up First on Search Engines

Room: South Pacific B

The Future of Pet Care: Innovations, Trends and Opportunities

Room: South Pacific A

Tips and Tactics to Market Your Grooming Business with Limited Funds

Room: Islander H

Wednesday, August 14, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Asian Fusion

Room: Islander F

Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CPR-PetTech First Aid and Care for Your Pets

Room: South Pacific D

Wednesday, August 14, 9:30 AM

Deck the Halls with Dollars: 8 Key Strategies to Maximize the Holidays

Room: South Pacific A

Leap Pitch Competition Dress Rehearsal

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Paws and Performance: Fostering a Culture of Accountability in Your Business

Room: Islander H

Pet Store Financial Performance: Using Data to Navigate Market Conditions

Room: South Pacific B

The Future Unleashed: Pet Industry Leaders Answer Your Burning Questions!

Room: South Pacific C

Wednesday, August 14, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Take Control of Your Business

Room: Islander G

Wednesday, August 14, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Elevating Your Customer Service: Creating "The WOW" Factor!

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Creative Runway Design

Room: Islander F

Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Promo/Preview Loop of Pitch Companies

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Paws-itive Marketing Hacks: Quick Wins to Help Every Pet Business Prosper

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 AM

A Prosperous Holiday Season in Your Pet Business Starts Here: Promotions & Events for Holiday Success

Room: South Pacific A

Grooming Schedule Management

Room: Islander H

The Full View of the Pet Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Consumer and Product Trends

Room: South Pacific C

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Leap Pitch Competition

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Model Dog Contest

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:15 AM - 2:45 PM

The Wahl Clipper Classic

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:15 AM

Other Purebreds (Scissoring) - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Other Purebreds (Scissoring) - Intermediate Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Other Purebreds (Scissoring) - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Unleash the AI Advantage: Ignite Your Brands Digital Success with ChatGPT

Room: South Pacific B

Wednesday, August 14, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

7 Proven Ways to Grow Your Retail Pet Business

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Amazing World of Mobile Grooming with Adriane Pope

Room: Islander G

Wednesday, August 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Put a Pattern on a Poodle

Room: Islander F

Wednesday, August 14, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Fundraising for Startups in Petcare

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Insights from the Clinic: A Veterinary Roundtable on Animal Health and Care

Room: South Pacific C

Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Retail Resurgence: Ignite Your Energy in 30 Minutes

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 PM

How Can I Make Money as a Pet Retailer?

Room: South Pacific B

Profiting from Pet Grooming: Strategies To Make More Dollars Every Day

Room: Islander H

Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Unleashing Innovation: Harnessing the Power of Retail

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Why Add Live Animals to Retail

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

You Shaved the WHAT?

Room: Islander F

Wednesday, August 14, 2:30 PM

Drive Sales by Increasing Your Customer Experience

Room: South Pacific A

Foundations of Pet Nutrition: Fat, Protein, Fiber…..What Does it All Mean to Make a Good Pet Food Selection?

Room: South Pacific B

Navigating Partnerships: Building Successful Relationships with Pet Brands

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Perfect Pricing for Grooming Services

Room: Islander H

Wednesday, August 14, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Pet Industry Powerhouse Panel: Making Your Pet Business Better Every Day

Room: South Pacific C

Wednesday, August 14, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Loyalty, Boundaries and Customer Satisfaction

Room: Islander G

Wednesday, August 14, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

New Product Showcase Awards

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

AI in Petcare: How it’s Impacting our Industry

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 3:30 PM

Creative Dog & Cat Styling - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Creative Dog & Cat Styling - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wednesday, August 14, 4:00 PM

Always Have a Start and a Finish for Your Grooms

Room: Islander F

Tips from a Vet: Pet Assessment Checklist Before Every Groom

Room: Islander H

Thursday, August 15, 7:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Abstract Dog & Cat Design Challenge

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Thursday, August 15, 7:15 AM

Wire Coats (Handstripping) - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wire Coats (Handstripping) - Intermediate Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Wire Coats (Handstripping) - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Thursday, August 15, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Groomer Masterclass to Skin Care: Anatomy, Diseases, and Their Significance

Room: Islander H

Thursday, August 15, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CPR-PetTech First Aid and Care for Your Pets

Room: South Pacific D

Thursday, August 15, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Simplify Your Social: The Proven Framework for Consistent Meaningful Social Media Success

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Turning Feedback into Opportunities: Navigating Negative Customer Reviews

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

‘Play Well,’ Animal Enrichment Developing as a Category

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Thursday, August 15, 11:30 AM

Poodles - Entry Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Poodles - Intermediate Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Poodles - Open Division

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Thursday, August 15, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Becoming Your Business's Own Influencer

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Consultation Grooms and Client Onboarding

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Are Pet Influencers still even a thing?

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Thursday, August 15, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Fifteen Coat Types

Room: Islander H

Thursday, August 15, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tackling Tear Stains in Pets

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Sustainability for Startups & Incumbents both

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Thursday, August 15, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

2nd Annual LAUNCH Pitch Competition, $10k prize

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Thursday, August 15, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Women in the Pet Industry Panel

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

DUELING FUNCTIONALITY: PHYSICAL FUNCTION VERSUS SPECIALIZED INGREDIENTS

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Thursday, August 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Best in Show Awards

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Friday, August 16, 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM

Super Jackpot

Room: Hall B Grooming Stage

Friday, August 16, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Harnessing the Power of Product Attribution in the Pet Humanization Era

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Friday, August 16, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Fueling Independence: The power of service dogs!

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Friday, August 16, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Opportunities for Pet Care Startups: Panel of Industry Accelerators

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Friday, August 16, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

The Bitchin' World of Biotics with Dr. Emily Stein

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Friday, August 16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Influencers for Retail Panel

Room: Emerging Brands Stage

Friday, August 16, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Yak Cheese – Innovation and Advancement

Room: Show Floor Talks Stage

Friday, August 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Young Pet Professionals Networking

Room: Live Music & Lunch Lounge