WHY ATTEND

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

VISIT NEW ORLEANS

HPBExpo26 Important Update:

The New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel is nearly sold out!

Reserve your room today!

Get Your CEUs at HPBExpo26!


Level up your expertise with over 50+ CEUs to choose from at HPBExpo26! Choose from Education Sessions on the show floor, Retailer Roundtables for peer-to-peer learning, and Manufacturer Training Sessions for deeper product and technology insights.


Education sessions are easy to attend and provide a perfect industry orientation for new staff. Education is the best investment that you can make for your team!

With all education included in your badge, it’s never been easier to grow your knowledge while experiencing everything Expo has to offer.

 
 

New Fireside Chats in the HPBA Membership Booth

Fireside Chats are quick, lively conversations with multigenerational leaders from across the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry. Each session brings together leaders to explore where the industry has been and where it is headed.


Hosted in the HPBA Membership Booth, these relaxed, unscripted conversations help teams better understand the industry and the people shaping it.


At HPBExpo26, join us for conversations featuring:

  • Karen Harman-Smeltz & Dane Harman
  • Kris Richardson & Don Richardson
  • Hailey Hasek & Joan Nutting

Thursday, March 19 

12:00 â€“ 12:30 PM 

Karen Harman-Smeltz

Executive Advisor

DS Stoves

Dane Harman

Founder

Harman Stove Company

Friday, March 20

12:00 – 12:30 PM 

Kris Richardson

President & Founder

RPG Brands

Don Richardson

Founder & CEO

Arizona Fireplaces

Friday, March 20 

1:30 â€“ 2:00 PM 

Hailey Hasek

Sales Specialist and Buyer

Maschino's Patio, Fire and BBQ

Joan Nutting

Store Manager

Maschino's Patio, Fire, and BBQ

HPBExpo Creates the Space for Real Conversations

"At Expo, the people are who we're there to see."


Kent Parker, VP of Sales at Skytech Products Group, knows that relationships are what drive this industry forward. Hear how HPBExpo creates the space for real conversations - the kind where you celebrate what's working and collaborate on what's next.

BOOK HOTEL | EVENT SCHEDULE

EDUCATION SCHEDULE | PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

Email registration@hpba.org with any questions.


March 18: Retailer Roundtables, pre-show NFI/CSIA Certification Courses/Exams, manufacturer training, and HPBA affiliate and HPBAC receptions

March 19: Exhibit halls are open on March 19-21.

HPBA Members Get FREE & Discounted Badges!

HPBA retail, service, distributor, and independent sales representative members qualify for FREE and discounted badges when they register with their Member ID.


Not an HPBA member? Learn how to become one on our membership page.

Renew your 2026 membership and register today to pick up your 
pre-registered badges onsite.

Thank You, HPBExpo26 Sponsors!

HPBA is committed to providing a high-quality show experience. In accordance with our official suitcasing policy, suppliers, manufacturers, and business service providers may only attend HPBExpo by exhibiting and/or sponsoring.

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