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Pre-Con.: Nov. 14–16, 2026
Expo & Con.: Nov. 17–19, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Conv. Ctr.

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Pre-Con.: Nov. 14–16, 2026
Expo & Con.: Nov. 17–19, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Conv. Ctr.

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Education

Multi-Faceted, Expert-Led Instruction

Experience leading industry education and the most sought-after association certifications at Pool Spa Patio Expo! This year's in-depth conference program is packed full of learning opportunities so that YOU can be ready to take your business to the next level.

Explore a diverse array of educational options that're tailored to your needs, including hands-on demos, full-day seminars, certifications, and classroom learning — all designed to enrich your experience and help you build a thriving business.

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2026 Educational Tracks

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Design/Construction

Bringing the outdoor in, using a color palette that reflects a property's natural beauty, setting up proper hydraulics, and automation that simplifies upkeep.

Sessions include:

Building a Better than Great Design Career: Lessons from My Journey

GENESIS D346: Lighting the Masterpiece: Designing Illumination for Safety, Mood, and Visual Impact

Designing with Elevation: A Complete Guide to Grading and Site Design

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Service

Covers care topics like expanding your services, proper chemistry management, customer relations and business management.

Sessions include:

Route Smarter, Lead Better: Building an Efficient and Motivated Service Team

Beyond the Bubbles: The Critical Role of Chemistry in Hot Water Spas

GENESIS S165: Leak Detection: The Hidden Profit Center in Your Business

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Outdoor Living

Featuring functional design concepts on how to create an outdoor oasis and working with high end clients to make their landscaping dreams come true.

Sessions include:

4 Words that Doubled My Sales

How to Price Outdoor Living Projects for Profit Without Guesswork

GENESIS D253: Hardscape That Supports the Pool: Materials, Transitions, Drainage, and Detailing That Improve Performance and Aesthetics

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Education Types

Pre-Conference

Pre-Conference

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and GENESIS® provide industry-leading education and certification programs for all sectors of the pool, spa, and hot tub industry.

Whether you’re looking for intensive multi-day training or a detail-packed one-hour session on the show floor, we’re teaching the CEU-qualifying courses you need to succeed.

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Core Conference

Core Conference

With 45+ sessions and a wide variety of education tracks to choose from, our conference program can be tailored to meet your specific needs!  

These sessions are included with a Core Conference Pass or Day Pass.

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Show Floor Education

Show Floor Education

From general business and marketing classes to panel discussions and live demos the show floor is packed with a large selection of education for all attendees. 

Show Floor Education is included with all pass types

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Pool Nation® Conference

Pool Nation® Conference

The Pool Nation® is an exceptional educational program as part of the Pool Man University initiative. Specifically designed for pool professionals, this program goes beyond conventional education, encompassing all the crucial aspects necessary for success in the pool business.

Created by industry insiders for industry insiders, this conference is designed to address a gap long felt in our industry by offering cutting-edge education broken down into four tracks across three days.

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Be among the first to hear about updates for Pool Spa Patio Expo 2026, including educational sessions, speakers, pre-conference offerings, suppliers/manufacturers, networking opportunities, and more.

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Sponsors

Heritage
HFS
Simpson
Pool Brain
Viking
Solenis
Pool Proof
Regal ideas

Partners

Pool Hot Tub

PSP Expo Partner

PSN

PSP Expo Show Publication

Pool Magazine

PSP Expo Digital Media
Publication

Genesis

PSP Expo Endorser

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