Private equity investment in pool and spa is at multi-year highs. Whether you're considering an exit in the next few years, seeking growth capital, or planning to stay independent, understanding this landscape is critical to making informed decisions about your business future.
The Investor Summit brings together business owners, active investors, M&A advisors, and industry peers for candid conversations about the forces reshaping our industry—and the opportunities they create.
Admission is included with all pass types. All sessions will occur at the PSP Expo Stage.
Presented by HNS Partners—one of the most experienced M&A advisory teams serving the pool and spa industry.
Understand who's investing, what they're paying, and why pool & spa businesses have become prime acquisition targets.
Learn the operational and financial practices that drive premium valuations—whether you sell or not.
Hear real stories from business owners who've successfully sold or partnered with outside capital.
The Investor Summit is designed for pool and spa business owners who want to understand their options and make informed decisions about their business future. Whether your exit timeline is 2 years, 10 years, or never, you'll gain insights that help you build a stronger, more valuable business today.
The Investor Summit features three dedicated sessions covering the complete M&A journey—from market intelligence to business preparation to peer learning.
Gain insider perspective on the rapidly evolving M&A landscape in pool, spa, and outdoor living. Private equity and strategic buyers have taken notice, and investment activity continues to accelerate.
What You'll Learn:
Ideal For: All business owners seeking market intelligence
🗓️ Tuesday, November 17 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Discover a powerful truth: the characteristics that create premium valuations also build stronger, more profitable businesses—whether you plan to sell or not.
What You'll Learn:
Ideal For: Business owners focused on building long-term value
🗓️ Wednesday, November 18 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Hear candid, peer-to-peer insights from pool and spa business owners who have successfully sold their businesses or partnered with outside capital.
What You'll Learn:
Ideal For: Business owners exploring their options or curious about the M&A process
🗓️ Thursday, November 19 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Why is HNS Partners presenting at the Investor Summit? The firm has completed multiple pool and spa transactions over the past two years, including advising South Shore Gunite Pools & Spas, Easton, and Main Line. HNS brings deep industry knowledge, extensive transaction experience, and the personal attention of a boutique advisory firm—giving pool and spa business owners insights directly relevant to their companies and goals.
The Investor Summit is included with your PSP Expo registration at no additional cost. All pass types provide access.
All Investor Summit sessions take place on the PSP Expo Stage, in the Expo Hall. Specific locations will be provided closer to the event.
This isn't general business education; it's focused exclusively on M&A strategy, valuation drivers, and capital access. Session 3 features business owners who've closed transactions, providing unfiltered insights you won't find elsewhere.
The most successful exits happen when owners plan 3-5 years in advance. Understanding valuation drivers now allows you to make strategic decisions that compound over time, like improving financial reporting, building management depth, or structuring customer contracts differently.
No. This is an educational summit, not a deal-making forum. Attendees will range from those exploring options years out to those simply seeking to understand industry trends.
You can attend whichever sessions fit your schedule and interests. However, we recommend attending all three for the complete experience; each session covers different aspects of the M&A journey.
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.
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.
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
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.
