Apply to Speak At Deck Expo!
2026 Speaker Applications Are Open. Deadline: March 30.
If you have insights, knowledge, and/or techniques that you believe can change the future of the decking, outdoor living, pool, spa, and patio industry, submit your session proposal for a chance to speak at Deck Expo 2026.
Don't miss this opportunity to share your knowledge and connect with professionals in the pool, spa, decking, and outdoor living industries. We look forward to reviewing your innovative ideas and welcoming you to New Orleans as part of the education program!
Join us in shaping the educational landscape of Deck Expo 2026!
Our Education Advisory Board is dedicated to curating an enriching conference program. We value your input and encourage you to contribute your ideas, ensuring a diverse range of learning opportunities for all attendees.
Conference: November 17-19, 2026
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Audience: Deck Builders, Pool Builders, Pool/Spa/Outdoor Living Retailers, Service Technicians, Outdoor Living Designers, Residential Contractors, Business Owners, and Project Managers, among other professionals in the pool, spa, decking, and outdoor living industries.
Guidelines & Recommendations
While all ideas are welcome, the following course topics have been identified to be of interest to our audience, and the submissions that fit the following criteria will be given more weight.
2026 Education Tracks
Outdoor Living
Sauna, Wellness, Design Elements, Architectural Landscape, Pool Design Concepts, Hardscape, Louvered Roofs
Business
AI, Marketing Automation, Succession Planning, Labor Issues, Challenges and Solutions
Design/Construction
Pool Design Concepts, Remodel/Renovation, Code Compliance, Engineering, Plaster, Project Profiles, Soil / Site Work, Steel Framing, Illumniation
Retail
Merchandising, Sales and Data, Showroom Design
Service
Alternative Sanitation, Efficiency, Inspections, Leaks, Specialty Chemicals
Selection Criteria
Presentations must show evidence of material that will make a significant contribution to the development of attendees’ professional capabilities and knowledge of the field.
- Three well-defined learning objectives that can be readily implemented in the workplace
- "How-To" sessions that stimulate and provide attendees with new skills, technology, or processes
- Practical and forward-thinking content that will promote interactive exchange of ideas
- Presenter with strong speaking experience and in-depth knowledge of topics and audience needs
- Optional Video Pitch: Submit a 60-90 second video pitch to showcase your presentation idea and stand out during the selection process.
Submission Acceptance
The PSP/Deck Expo Advisory Board will begin reviewing session submissions in early April 2026. Historically, several new submissions are received and reviewed each year, but not all will be selected. Speakers will be notified via e-mail regarding final decisions in late May 2026. Selected speakers will receive confirmation documents outlining roles, responsibilities, and requirements to prepare for their presentation.
Need Help? Have a Question?
If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please contact Krissy Adams, Conference Manager, at kristian.adams@informa.com.
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