Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2013
Preliminary Schedule

(Meetings and times subject to change)

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

9:00am – 4:00pmHPBA Board of Directors Meeting
12 Noon – 1:30pmJoint Board Luncheon
1:00pm – 5:00pmExpo Registration

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

7:30am – 5:00pmExpo Registration
7:30am – 9:30amBarbecue Manufacturers’ Caucus Meeting
8:00am – 10:30amManufacturers’ Government Affairs Meeting
8:30am – 10:00amAffiliate Staff Meeting
8:30am – 12 NoonExpo Education
8:00am – 3:00pmNFI Review Courses
10:00am – 11:30amAffiliate Leaders Committee Meeting
11:00am – 12 NoonExhibitor Indoor/Outdoor Mandatory Burn Meeting
1:00pm – 4:30pmExpo Education
1:00pm – 5:00pmTechnical Committee Meeting
1:30pm - 2:30pmAffiliate Board Committee Meeting
1:30pm -- 5:00pmPFI Board of Directors Meeting
2:30pm – 4:00pmMembership Committee Meeting
3:30pm – 5:30pmCommunications Committee Meeting
4:00pm – 8:00pmNFI Certification Exams

Thursday, March 14, 2013

7:00am – 9:00am Focus Canada
7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast & Biomass: A Briefing on the Pellet Market (hosted by PFI)
7:30am – 5:00pmExpo Registration
8:00am – 3:00pm NFI Review Courses
8:45am – 9:00amHPBA Annual Membership Mtg. & Expo Opening Ceremony
9:00am – 5:00pmIndoor Exposition Open
9:00am – 6:30pmOutdoor Exposition Open
1:00pm – 4:30pm Expo Education
1:00pm – 5:00pm Priority Booth Selection
4:00pm – 8:00pmNFI Certification Exams
5:00pm – 6:30pmHPBExpo Tailgate & Big Green Egg Cook-off Competition
(Outdoor Burn Area Hours Extended)

Friday, March 15, 2013

7:30am – 5:00pmExpo Registration
8:00am – 1:00pmPriority Booth Selection
8:30am – 12 NoonExpo Education
9:00am – 1:00pm NFI Certification Exams
9:00am – 5:00pmExposition Open
1:00pm – 2:30pmStatistics Committee Mtg
1:00pm – 4:30pmExpo Education
5:00pm – 6:30pm2013 Vesta Awards – Presented by Hearth & Home
7:30pm – 11:30pmHPBExpo House of Blues Industry Party

Saturday, March 16, 2013

7:30am – 2:00pmExpo Registration
8:00am – 9:00amStatistics Invitational Breakfast (by invitation)
8:00am – 1:00pmPriority Booth Selection
9:00am – 1:00pmNFI Certification Exams
9:00am – 3:00pmExposition Open
3:00pm – 3:30pmGeneral Exhibitors Meeting
3:30pm – 4:30pmHPBA Expo Committee Meeting