Events
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HPBExpo26 is your one-stop destination for education, networking, and new innovations in hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living. Kick off Wednesday, March 18 with pre-show certification, training, Retailer Roundtables, and evening receptions. Then step onto the show floor Thursday, March 19 – Saturday, March 21 for Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits featuring the newest products, live experiences, and unbeatable networking opportunities. Plan your visit now and check back for updates!
| Wednesday, March 18 | ||||||
| 7:30 AM | - | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo26 Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up | |||
| 7:30 AM | - | 5:30 PM | Coat Check Open | |||
| 8:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM | NFI & CSIA Certification Review Courses & Exams | |||
| 8:00 AM | - | 10:00 AM | HPBA Gas & Solid Fuel Hearth Appliance Manufacturer Update Meeting | |||
| 8:30 AM | - | 10:30 AM | HPBA Affiliate Leaders Meeting & Training | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 2:00 PM | Manufacturer Training Sessions | |||
| 10:30 AM | - | 2:00 PM | Government Affairs Leadership Academy | |||
| 10:30 AM | - | 2:30 PM | HPBA Board of Directors Meeting | |||
| 2:30 PM | - | 4:00 PM | Vent-Free Product Subsection (Vent-Free Alliance) Meeting | |||
| 2:30 PM | - | 4:30 PM | Retailer Roundtables | |||
| 5:00 PM | - | 9:30 PM | HPBA Affiliate & HPBAC Receptions | |||
| Thursday, March 19 | ||||||
| 7:30 AM | - | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo26 Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up | |||
| 7:30 AM | - | 6:30 PM | Coat Check Open | |||
| 8:30 AM | - | 10:00 AM | Opening Session | |||
| 8:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM | NFI Certification Review Courses/Exams | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 4:00 PM | Indoor Exhibit Hall Open | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Open | |||
| 10:30 AM | - | 3:15 PM | HPBExpo26 General Education - Show Floor | |||
| 10:30 AM | - | 1:30 PM | Manufacturer Training Sessions | |||
| 10:45 AM | - | 11:15 AM | Newcomers Meetup | |||
| 11:15 AM | - | 12:00 PM | Expo Highlights Tour | |||
| 12:00 PM | - | 12:30 PM | Fireside Chat: Karen Harman-Smeltz / Dane Harman | |||
| 2:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Biergarten Open | |||
| 4:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM | Industry Street Party | |||
| Evening | Open Night / Manufacturer Events | |||||
| Friday, March 20 | ||||||
| 7:30 AM | - | 5:00 PM | HPBExpo26 Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up | |||
| 7:30 AM | - | 7:30 PM | Coat Check Open | |||
| 8:00 AM | - | 4:00 PM | Manufacturer Training Sessions | |||
| 8:00 AM | - | 3:00 PM | NFI Certification Exams | |||
| 8:30 AM | - | 10:00 AM | The HPBA Women's Industry Network Click here to register | |||
| 9:00 AM | - | 9:45 AM | HPBAC AGM/Focus Canada Members Only | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM | Indoor Exhibit Hall & Outdoor Burn Open | |||
| 10:30 AM | - | 4:15 PM | HPBExpo26 General Education - Show Floor | |||
| 12:00 PM | - | 4:00 PM | Outdoor Burn Biergarten Open | |||
| 12:00 PM | - | 12:30 PM | Fireside Chat: Kris Richardson / Don Richardson | |||
| 1:30 PM | - | 2:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Hailey Hasek / Joan Nutting | |||
| 3:30 PM | - | 4:30 PM | From Capitol Hill to State Capitols: How Policy Decisions Impact your Showroom Floor Hosted by HPBA Government Affairs for Retailers, Reps, and Distributors | |||
| 5:00 PM | - | 7:00 PM | Ultimate Awards Show & Cocktail Reception | |||
| Saturday, March 21 | ||||||
| 7:30 AM | - | 12:00 PM | HPBExpo26 Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up | |||
| 7:30 AM | - | 1:30 PM | Coat Check Open | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 1:00 PM | Indoor Exhibit Hall & Outdoor Burn Open | |||
| 10:00 AM | - | 12:00 PM | Manufacturer Training Sessions | |||
| 10:15 AM | - | 12:50 PM | HPBExpo26 General Education - Show Floor | |||
Updated 3.4.26 All days and times are tentative, and subject to change. | ||||||
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, barbecue, and outdoor living 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. Please review closely and submit your request early:
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