Expo & Festival «InterPet Expo & InterPetFest 2026»

   It is rare for a cat or a dog to be waved through the doors of a shopping mall and an exhibition hall — yet here the pet walks in as a full guest. InterPetFest grew from a simple idea: bring the whole «Sen–Boss» family (the human and their four-legged «boss») into a place animals are usually kept out of. Ho Chi Minh City lets that idea run at full scale, with three days given over to the pet industry and to a celebration for everyone who shares a home with an animal.

   In brief:
— the third edition, and the largest ever held in Vietnam;
— an ALL-IN-ONE format that puts a B2B trade floor and a lively B2C festival under one roof;
— scale: 200 booths, 400 brands from 17 countries, 3,000 trade visitors from 20 countries and up to 10,000 pet-loving guests;
— a National Pavilion gathering country displays from Thailand, Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan, plus a Regional Area with exhibitors from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.

   The schedule splits the event into two very different stories. The opening day, Friday, belongs to business alone: entry is limited, and the halls work on distribution, import and partnerships, with business matching sessions and brand meetings. It also carries the professional programme — the Vietnam Vet Conference for veterinarians and the Pet Industry Seminar on market trends and strategy — while the VIP Buyer Delegation brings 100 buyers from 10 countries whose hotel costs the organiser covers so they can hunt for new suppliers. Saturday and Sunday flip the format: the doors open to all, and you are welcome to arrive with your pet.

   The weekend rests on contests and shows. The International Cat Show 2026 sets the «royals» against one another over looks, poise and breed standard. Grooming gets its own stage, with international competitions and demonstrations of dog and cat styling. Pets of every breed compete at the InterPetFest arena of sport, beauty and talent, while aquarium lovers meet a contest of ornamental fish and the art of aquascaping. Alongside run meet-ups with public figures and KOLs, the InterPetFest Fund & Adopt Me rescue-and-adoption programme, a Pet ID station, lucky draws and the deep discounts of the Grand Sale.

   There is a day for everyone. The weekend speaks to pet owners and families: stroll, enter the contests, adopt an animal from a shelter and stock up at a discount — from food and treats to toys, clothing, grooming care, veterinary products and pet tech. The business Friday is built for the industry — import and export firms, distributors, pet shops, clinics, groomers and breeders. For expats it is a chance to see the country's largest pet event and, if need be, to find a vet, a food brand or services for their own companion here.

   Three days where an industry and a love of animals share one hall.