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Deck Expo Events
Welcome Party
- Date/Time:: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: AYU Dayclub at Resorts World (part of this year's hotel block)
- Admission: Tickets may be purchased during registration.
- Description: An attendee favorite! This networking event is the kick-off for Deck Expo. Freshen up after the show floor closes and start your night at the Welcome Party, where attendees and vendors can mingle, grab food and drinks, and enjoy high-quality entertainment. This event is an excellent opportunity to forge meaningful connections with decking and outdoor living industry professionals and suppliers.
Keynotes
Day One Keynote – Industry Panel
- Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:15 AM to 10:20 AM
- This event is immediately preceding the Expo Hall opening at 10:30 AM.
- Admission: Keynote panel admission is included with a Super Pass, Expo Pass, or Wednesday Day Pass.
- Description: Day two, we get down to business with a panel of industry titans discussing "Economic Trends: Navigating Business Challenges" and "Opportunities in Pool & Hot Tub Industry."
Day Two Keynote: Creating Cultures of Excellence
- Speaker: Darren Woodson
- Date/Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:15 AM to 10:20 AM (immediately preceding the Expo Hall opening at 10:30 AM)
- This event is immediately preceding the Expo Hall opening at 10:30 AM.
- Admission: Keynote admission is included with a Super Pass, Expo Pass, or Thursday Day Pass.
- Description: What are the cultural differences between mediocre teams and winning teams, whether they are in sports or business? In this speech, Darren Woodson (5 time Pro Bowl safety and 3 time NFL Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys) describes what leaders must embrace in order to build a culture of excellence with their teams. Learn how to embrace change, competition, and confrontation within your organization.
Day Three Keynote: The Power of Grounded Confidence - How to Unleash Your Authenticity and Become Unshakable
- Presented By: Women of Water powered by PHTA and PoolCorp.
- Speaker: Heather Whelpley
- Date/Time: Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM
- Breakfast is included, and the session is to be followed by a book signing by Heather Whelpley at PHTA’s booth.
- Admission: Keynote admission is included with a Super Pass, Expo Pass, or Friday Day Pass.
- Description: Over time, these rules chip away at your confidence. They push you to prove, please, and perfect. They hold you back from the career, life, and impact you want to create. It’s time to stop. It’s time to break the rules. This is more than a typical presentation - it’s an experience of reclaiming yourself. You’ll leave the session with a greater sense of purpose, self-assurance, and knowing you are truly unshakable.
Pre-Deck Expo Networking Event
- Date/Time: To be announced
- Location: To be announced
- Admission: To be announced
- Description: Hosted by NADRA, get a chance to meet with this year's speakers, instuctors panelists, and the whole Deck Expo team ahead of the show! Register ahead of time by visiting the link below or get your ticket at the door.
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