EVENTS
What’s new for HPBExpo 2024? Don’t miss these important new additions. Book your travel with these in mind.
RETAILER ROUND TABLES
Monday, February 12, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The Retailer Round Tables will bring together HPBA retail members to discuss topics that impact your business including ideas, challenges, and solutions that work. Meet with your retail peers to share community and conversation through a facilitated session. Retailers will help determine the topics you most want to discuss. Open to retailers only. It’s the perfect way to start your HPBExpo week with new connections and idea sharing! The Retailer Round Tables event is full. You can pick up your badge when registration opens on Monday at 1 PM and visit Room 104A-E at 2:30 PM for possible openings.
THE ULTIMATE AWARDS SHOW & HEARTS ON FIRE INDUSTRY PARTY
Wednesday, Feb 14, 5 PM – 8:30 PM | Bars Open at 5 PM
Karl F. Dean Ballroom C, Music City Center
Celebrate with your industry friends as we honor business leaders in the following categories:
- Emerging Leader
- Advocate of the Year
- Retailer of the Year
- Affiliate of the Year
The submission deadline for nominations has now passed.
We’ll also announce Attendees’ Choice Awards winners in Hearth, Outdoor Living, and Barbecue (new, separate category!) products from the New Product Pavilion.
Attendees: visit the New Product Pavilion at booth #1945 and vote for your top product choice in each category through the HPBExpo Mobile App. Cast your vote no later than 4 PM on Wednesday, February 14.
As the Awards Ceremony concludes, stay with us for the Hearts on Fire Industry Party from 6-8:30 PM, featuring networking, a variety of Nashville’s best music, and a separate sweetheart lounge for those looking for a special way to celebrate with your Valentine.
Do you need to purchase a Guest Pass? An HPBExpo badge or a guest pass is required to attend this event. Guest passes for the Hearts on Fire Industry Party are available for purchase through the HPBExpo badge registration process.
BUYERS’ BREAKFAST
Thursday, February 15, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
The Buyers’ Breakfast will be a great opportunity for buyers to share the products and pricing they saw on the floor with each other, revisit the connections made on Monday, and continue building relationships between peers. Open to buyers only, BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast). Close out another great show by touching base with your peers and sharing HPBExpo’s greatest deals!
Are You Interested in Holding a Meeting or Event in Conjunction with HPBExpo?
HPBExpo is HPBA’s exciting and award-winning annual trade show that provides synergies between various stakeholders and attendee groups throughout the hearth, patio, and barbecue industries. HPBA works with a variety of organizations who wish to hold meetings or events in conjunction with HPBExpo.
Requests for meetings held in conjunction with HPBExpo are managed on a case-by-case basis. HPBA has an ancillary meetings policy and specific guidelines for any approved meetings held in conjunction with HPBExpo.
STEPS FOR SUBMITTING AND APPROVAL OF ANCILLARY MEETING REQUESTS
HPBA is committed to giving your company the best experience. This includes show management working alongside you to maintain the integrity of our show and protect exhibitors from suitcasing. See our Suitcasing Policy.
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