New Starter Zone at PATS
The New Starter Zone is supported by PetQuip with PPM as a Media Partner. The Zone has its own logo and signage to make it easy to identify on-site. It is aimed at companies that are three years old or less, or brands that are new to PATS.
Added benefits as part of your package include:
Bespoke Shell Scheme Stand Design – keeps the area looking consistent and professional, including:
> Walling
> Name board
> Carpet
> Barstool
> 2 x spotlights
"In Conversation with..." Panel Discussion – organised by PATS and PetQuip, exclusively for New Starter Zone exhibitors.
> Usually takes place in the PetQuip Buyers’ Lounge at 8.30am on Monday (day may vary depending on speaker availability)
> Session lasts around 45 minutes and includes tea, coffee, and pastries
> Chaired this year by Joe Denham, Director General, PetQuip
> Regular speakers have included:
> Claire Gavin, former Director, Pets at Home
> Melanie Malin, Head of Buying, Pedigree
> Steve Driver, Managing Director, Pet Trade Innovations
> Exhibitors are invited to pre-submit questions via an online form sent a month prior
Marketing Package – includes:
> Extra PR support and social media coverage from PATS
> Enhanced listing in the PATS Catalogue
> Email alerts to registered PATS visitors
> Promotion in the printed visitor leaflet (circulation ~30,000)
Pre-Show Webinar – New Starter Zone exhibitors are invited to a session walking you through what to expect at the show and providing practical advice for getting ready, especially helpful for smaller or first-time exhibitors.
New startups from PATS 2025!
Hetty & Huxley
We are excited to be exhibiting at PATS for the first time. Founder Meg Simkiss commented: “It’s such a big event and we’re really looking forward to meeting lots of potential new customers, saying a big hello to existing ones and showing off our bright and colourful products in a wonderful space.”
Tails & Bloom
Owner Hannah Eastaff created her company with the aim of making every-day walks feel special for dog owners and their pets. She said: “We’re so excited to bring our designs to PATS 2025. It’s an incredible opportunity to share our passion with a wider audience, meet fellow dog lovers, and introduce our walk-wear to the pet industry’s best. We truly can’t wait.”
By Teddy
David Brown, co-founder and director of By Teddy, admitted: “We are thrilled to attend PATS for the first time as an exhibitor. After visiting in past years, we’re excited to connect, meet new people, and share our brand with the amazing dog community. We can’t wait to see you there and share everything we’ve been working on this year.”
