2 Weeks to Find Your People at HPBExpo26 | | |
Not another generic trade show.
At HPBExpo26, March 18-21, every conversation matters.
Connect with your entire industry in one place!
Find your people at HPBExpo. SEE WHO'S COMING!
➡️ Hundreds of exhibiting brands - all in hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living
➡️ Thousands of industry professionals who understand your business
➡️ Four focused days, no wasted steps
Every booth is relevant. Every connection speaks your language.
| | Keep or Earn Your Certifications.
Choose from 50+ CEUs Onsite! | | |
Using Social Media to Drive Sales:
Turning Content Into Customers
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Trevor Andruss
Owner/Operator
Embers Fireplaces & Outdoor Living
| | Today’s hearth and outdoor living customers are doing their research long before they walk into a showroom—and social media plays a critical role in shaping buying decisions. In this session, Trevor Andruss shares how he has used educational, trust-based social media content to position his business as a local authority and drive real sales results. You'll leave with practical, easy-to-implement strategies for using social media as a true sales tool. | |
Fireside Chats
Introducing Fireside Chats — quick, lively conversations with multigenerational leaders from across the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry. Each session brings together veterans and rising leaders to explore where the industry has been and where it is headed.
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Speaker Schedule:
Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Karen Harman‑Smeltz & Dane Harman
Friday, March 20 at 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Kris Richardson & Don Richardson
Friday, March 20 at 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Hailey Hasek & Joan Nutting
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Business Bootcamp
Free with your HPBExpo badge, introducing Business Bootcamp, geared towards Hearth Retailers & Chimney Service Companies. This six-class series provides the essential skills every small business leader needs to succeed today.
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Stop Quoting, Start Selling
Gideon Honeycutt, Valor Fireplaces / Miles Industries Ltd.
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HR Best Practices for Retail & Service Companies
Amy Bakay, HR NOLA, LLC
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From Leads to Lifelong, Happy Customers
Carter Harkins & Taylor Hill, FutureNow Marketing
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Fireproof Your Finances
Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection
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Operations & Customer Experience Excellence
Rob Cackowski, Ortal Fireplace
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Future-Proofing Your Business
Kyle Titsworth, Daniel Hammer, & Barbara Brennan
The Fireplace Showcase, Sutter Home and Hearth Inc., & 2B Better
| | Navigating the HPBExpo Show Floor | |
HPBExpo Show Floor
The HPBExpo26 show floor will be buzzing with energy, featuring live-burning products and education opportunities both indoors and outdoors.
View a list of participating companies.
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Exhibit Hours:
Thursday, March 19 | Indoor: 10 AM – 4 PM
Outdoor: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday, March 20 | Indoor and Outdoor: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, March 21 | Indoor and Outdoor: 10 AM – 1 PM
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Download the Mobile App
Stay on top of HPBExpo26 with our mobile app! 📲 Navigate exhibits, get real-time updates, plan sessions, and join interactive experiences. Download now on Google Play or the App Store! 🔐 Badge registration required.
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Results You Can Use: Wood Heating Research for Real-World Application
Saturday, March 21, 10:15 – 11:15 AM
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Vi Rapp
Staff Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Ana Comesaña
Scientific Engineering Associate
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
| | Gain an insider’s look at the newest research driving innovation in wood heating. See how HPBA and other manufacturers are collaborating with National Labs to bridge the gap between the lab and the living room. With data-driven tools for draft prediction and affordable performance monitoring, these projects are driving innovation while keeping wood heating solutions accessible and effective. | | 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.
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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 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. | | | | |
