Innovations & Ideas for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Georgia World Congress Center | Altanta, Georgia | Exposition: March 1 – 3 | Education: February 29 – March 3
About the Show
What
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America’s largest indoor-outdoor living showcase. Every year, over 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their latest home heating solutions; grills, grilling accessories and fully-equipped outdoor kitchens; casual patio furniture and outdoor accents; water and landscape features; all-weather entertainment products and more.
HPBExpo is open to trade only.
Where
HPBExpo is being held at the Georgia World Congress Center (Building C) in Atlanta, Georgia with Outdoor Burn Exhibits adjacent to Building C. www.gwcc.com.
When
Exposition: Thursday, March 1 – Saturday, March 3, 2012
Education: Wednesday, February 29 – Saturday, March 3, 2012
Important Dates
|
September 1, 2011 |
Housing opens online, by fax, by mail, and by phone. |
|
September 1, 2011 |
Pre-Registration opens online, by fax, and by mail. |
|
January 23, 2012 |
Registration Refund/Cancellation deadline. |
|
February 8, 2012 |
Last day to receive a hotel room in the HPBA block at the special, discounted HPBA prices. |
|
February 20, 2012 |
Fax and mail registration form deadline. All forms must be submitted to be considered processed. All pre-registered attendees/exhibitors must pick up badges onsite at an Express Badge Pick Up counter. |
|
February 23, 2012 |
NFI Certification Manual Mail Deadline |
|
February 27, 2012 |
Online registration deadline. After this date, you must register onsite. All pre-registered attendees/exhibitors must pick up badges onsite at an Express Badge Pick Up counter. |
|
February 28, 2012 |
Onsite registration opens. |
Expo Badges
|
|
Before February 27, 2012 * |
After February 27, 2012 * |
|
Member COMP allotment badges |
Free |
Free |
|
|
Before December 31, 2011 * |
After December 31, 2011 * |
|
Non-Member Badge |
$100 each |
$150 |
* Member and Non-Member Exhibitors receive 2 COMP badges for every 100 sq. ft. of booth space purchased.
Expo Education (Review full Education Program)
You must be registered for the Expo to attend. All options below are available for selection through online registration. Register for Badges.
|
|
Member |
Non-member |
|
Three Day Education Passport |
$89 |
$239 |
|
One Day Education Passport |
$59 |
$209 |
|
Professional Service Is Profitable |
— | — |
|
EPA Lead RRP Certification (6 hour course) |
$150 | $250 |
|
NFI Certification Package: |
$389 |
$539 |
|
NFI Certification Renewal: |
$289 |
$439 |
|
NFI Exam Only |
$279 |
$429 |
Badge Policy
All badges issued to member and non-member companies are to be used only by that company's employees or family. Member and non-member companies are prohibited from providing any of their allotted badges to persons who are not employees or family.
Registration Refund/Cancel Policy
Refunds for Expo Registration, Education Courses, and NFI Certification Packages less a $10 administrative fee, will be made if the request is received in writing by January 23, 2012. No refunds will be made after that date. HPBA and CompuSystems will not accept a cancellation/refund request over the phone. All refunds will be processed after Expo in the HPBA office. No refunds for Expo Registration, Education Courses, and NFI Certification Packages will be made for payments received onsite.
Children
In accordance with display rules and regulations and security measures, children under the age of 12 are prohibited from entering the trade show floor and outdoor burn area at any time, including infants. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Children 12 and older must have a badge to enter exhibit halls.
Camera Policy
Cameras will be allowed on the show floor, but no picture taking, including cell phone pictures, is allowed without the express approval of a company representative in the exhibitor booth that is being photographed.
Exposition Hours
|
Thursday, March 1 |
9:00am – 5:00pm (Indoor) |
|
Friday, March 2 |
9:00am – 5:00pm |
|
Saturday, March 3 |
9:00am – 3:00pm |
Registration Hours
|
Tuesday, February 28 |
1:00pm – 5:00pm |
|
Wednesday, February 29 |
7:30am – 5:00pm |
|
Thursday, March 1 |
7:30am – 5:00pm |
|
Friday, March 2 |
7:30am – 5:00pm |
|
Saturday, March 3 |
7:30am – 2:00pm |
Education Hours (subject to change)
|
Wednesday, February 29 |
8:30am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
|
Thursday, March 1 |
8:30am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
|
Friday, March 2 |
8:30am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
NFI Certification Exam Hours (subject to change)
(Exam registration opens 30 minutes prior)
|
Wednesday, February 29 |
4:00pm – 8:00pm |
|
Thursday, March 1 |
4:00pm – 8:00pm |
|
Friday, March 2 |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
|
Saturday, March 3 |
9:00am – 1:00pm |
HPBExpo Hotel Reservations
Reserve a hotel room online or call the HPBExpo/OnPeak Housing at (800) 388-8819 (Domestic Toll Free) or (312) 527-7300 (International); fax (312) 329-9513, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5pm CT.
Rental Car Information
HPBExpo has negotiated discounted rates with Hertz. You may book rentals online or call Hertz Rental at (800) 654-2240 (US, Canada, and Toronto) and outside of these areas call (405) 749-4434; available 24 Hours. Advise agent that you are attending the HPBExpo 2012 and reference CV# 048B0004 and CDP# 425418.
Airport Information
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is just 15 minutes away from downtown Atlanta and the Georgia World Congress Center. For more information, visit www.atlanta-airport.com.
Ground Transportation Information
For information about getting to and from the airport go to www.atlanta-airport.com/GroundTransportation.
MARTA’s rail system provides frequent service to the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). The one-way fare for trains is $2.00. Token vending machines are located at all rail station entrances. For more information, visit www.itsmarta.com.
Hotel Shuttle Service
HPBA will offer shuttle bus service from hotels within the HPBA Housing block to the Georgia World Congress Center. These shuttles will run Wednesday through Saturday. Shuttle bus service between the Convention Center and the Outdoor Burn Area will run Wednesday through Saturday.
Wheelchair & Scooter Rental
Rentals can be ordered in advance or onsite through the FedEx Offices in the Georgia World Congress Center located in Building B and C entrance lobbies. Please call (404) 223-4660. Reservations made in advance are preferred.
Georgia World Congress Center Parking
The GWCC operates more than 4,500 parking spaces adjacent to the facility. There are also parking spaces at the Georgia World Congress Center designated for disabled patrons who have valid disability stickers. Recommended parking for Building C is in the Gold Deck. Parking rates are $10 or less for all-day parking. For more information, visit www.gwcc.com/directions/parking.
