Interzoo has set a new record in terms of exhibitors, exhibition space and countries represented for its 2024 show, which will be held May 7-10 in Nuremberg, Germany. Weeks before the start of the trade fair, the number of exhibitors surpassed 2,000 companies, thus also exceeding the previous record of Interzoo 2018, said Interzoo organizer WZF GmbH, Pet Industry Services.
Interzoo 2024 will feature a range of pet supplies in a total of 14 exhibition halls. More than 2,000 companies from 69 countries will be exhibiting their services and products for pets on a gross exhibition area of more than 140,000 square meters at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. 

“We are delighted that Interzoo is acknowledged to be an extraordinarily diverse and professional platform and is consequently in high demand from the global pet industry,” said Gordon Bonnet, managing director of WZF and ZZF (German Pet Trade & Industry Association, honorary sponsor of Interzoo). 

Throughout the four-day trade fair, Interzoo visitors can browse the halls to view latest trends, products and developments in the global pet supplies industry, officials said. In addition to the diverse product range of more than 2,000 exhibitors, Interzoo 2024 offers an attractive supporting program that addresses key topics and highlights of the pet industry in short conferences, special shows and demonstrations.

One day prior to the opening of Interzoo, Petfood Forum Europe will be co-located with WATT Global Media for the second time at the Nuremberg fairgrounds. On May 6, the conference will put a special focus on innovations in pet food and pet food technology. During the following four days of the trade fair, the Interzoo Country Sessions on countries and regions will provide exciting insights into important growth markets, officials said. Also, the topic of sustainability will be highlighted and discussed in a separate session.

“Never before in the history of Interzoo did we register more than 2,000 exhibitors from almost 70 countries. This impressive record shows the need for the industry to come together,” said Dr. Rowena Arzt, exhibition director of Interzoo organizer WZF GmbH, Pet Industry Services.

“The high internationality among both visitors and exhibitors of Interzoo underlines the importance of international supply chains and global networking within the pet supplies industry,” Arzt added. “As a meeting place and source of inspiration for the industry, Interzoo is already showcasing and addressing the developments and trends of tomorrow.”

Trends and innovations are the particular focus of the start-up area in Hall 3 with the Fresh Ideas Stage as a major attraction, officials said. On the first three days of the trade fair the stage will be home to presentations on innovative products and companies before hosting the Fresh Idea Contest on the final day of the fair. Innovative and special products are further shown at the Product Showcase at Entrance Mitte.

Tickets can be purchased and legitimized easily via the Online TicketShop. With the ticket loaded into the Interzoo App, visitors can use the “Fast Lane” for faster access to the trade fair during the whole week of the fair.

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