EXPO INFO

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

VISIT NEW ORLEANS

Head South ☀️ for HPBExpo26!

A Message from Jill McClure, HPBA President & CEO

Expand Your Expertise at HPBExpo26

All attendees can choose from the 50+ hours of CEU available at HPBExpo26 for their certification. Start planning your education experience today.

Join Us for the Awards Celebration

The Ultimate Awards Show 🎉
Friday
, March 20, 5 – 7 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Cente
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The awards are polished. The envelopes are sealed. Who will take home the honors?


🏆Retailer of the Year 

🏆Affiliate of the Year 

🏆Advocate of the Year 

🏆Emerging Leader 

🏆Trainer of the Year 

🏆Excellence in Education 

🏆Attendees' Choice Awards

Vote Onsite for the Attendees' Choice Awards

Recognize Innovative Products at the New Product Pavilion and Vote for the Best Booth Experience

Start at the New Product Pavilion, where you can explore the latest product innovations.


Download the HPBExpo mobile app to participate in the Attendees' Choice Awards, which honor outstanding products in three categories: Hearth, Barbecue, and Outdoor Living.


Each Pavilion entry is clearly marked with company and product details, plus booth locations, making it easy to connect with exhibitors and revisit standouts.


Once you’ve explored the Pavilion, open the app and cast your vote for the most innovative products.

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The Best Booth Experience Award honors the exhibitor that delivers the most memorable and interactive presence on the show floor, and your vote determines the winner. From hands-on displays to immersive product demonstrations, this award celebrates booths that invite exploration and leave a lasting impression.


Download the HPBExpo mobile app, cast your vote onsite, and help recognize the creativity shaping this year’s show.

Plan Your HPBExpo Experience

When you attend HPBExpo, you are supporting more than an event and the industry. HPBExpo net revenue provides additional funding to regional affiliates and HPBA Canada to help support the HPBA mission.

Reminder:

Registered attendees can access the event portal to view complete exhibitor listings before, during, and after the show. Register today and view the exhibitor listings today.

BOOK HOTEL | EVENT 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

Are you an HPBA member? If not, join today and start taking advantage of member benefits. HPBA retail, service, distributor, and independent sales representative members are eligible for a full or partial refund on non-member registrations. 


Complete the membership form, and once your membership is active, email registration@hpba.org to have your registration adjusted.

Renew your 2026 membership with your affiliate 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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