Experience A Week of Connection & Inspiration
Build connections — and have fun doing it — with your professional community at International Pool Spa Patio Expo.
Each year, PSP Expo empowers attendees with a variety of networking opportunities so they can meet new friends, connect with colleagues, and rub shoulders with industry experts and suppliers. With this incredible lineup of connection- and innovation-inspiring activities, there's never a dull moment!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
PHTA Awards of Excellence Reception
- Date:Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- This is the final day of pre-conference and the day before the Expo Hall opens.
- Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
- Description: Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating excellence across the industry! This special reception honors the winners of the 2025 PHTA International Awards of Excellence, recognizes our distinguished Superlative Award recipients, and features the return of the Hot Tub Hall of Fame, presented by Spa Retailer magazine. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and the chance to network with the industry's best and brightest. Doors open at 5:00 PM!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Day One Keynote: Data-Driven, Builder-Proven: Strategies for the New Economy
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: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.
- Moderator: Sabeena Hickman (President & CEO, PHTA)
- Featured Speaker: Scott Hackworth (President of Industry Insights, PHTA)
- Panelists: Joshua Buzzell (Master CBP, Regal Pool and Design, LLC), Ed Gibbs (Gib-San Pool and Landscape Creations), Michael Moore (Morehead Pools), and Bruce Mungiguerra (Riverbend Sandler Pools)
- Description: Join PHTA and Scott Hackworth (CEO of Industry Insights) for a compelling discussion on economic trends, featuring expert commentary from four executives representing companies on the 2025 Top 50 Builders list. Hackworth will unveil the latest findings from PHTA’s authoritative Business Operations and Quarterly Pulse research studies, integrating cutting-edge economic data to provide a clear picture of how industry-wide trends are affecting profitability, sales, and workforce dynamics. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best and future-proof your bottom line.
PHTA WAVE Young Professionals Happy Hour
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Location: PHTA Booth #1419
- Admission: Included with a Super Pass, Expo Pass, or Thursday Day Pass.
- Description: Connect with fellow emerging leaders in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry. This fun, casual event is designed for professionals under 40 to build relationships, swap ideas, and grow their network. Young professionals in attendance have the opportunity to win an Apple Watch donated by BioLab! Stop by the PHTA Booth, #1419, for a drink, connect with colleagues and meet new people! In addition to fellow young profesisonals this is an opportunity to network industry leaders!
Welcome Party
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: 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 International Pool Spa Patio 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 pool industry professionals and suppliers.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Day Two Keynote: Creating Cultures of Excellence
- Speaker: Darren Woodson
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time:9:15 AM to 10:20 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.
IHTA Lunch & Learn: Power Up Your Business, Strengthen the Industry
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025,
- Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Admission: $25
- Description: Join the International Hot Tub Association for a special lunch session focused on the future of the hot tub retail industry and how getting involved can drive growth for your business. Learn how IHTA is advocating for your success—and how your engagement can power up your business and elevate the entire industry. Enjoy lunch, connect with peers, and hear insights from industry leaders who are making waves.
Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: In the afternoon
- Location: Show floor education session
- Admission: Design challenge admission is included with a Super Pass, Expo Pass, or Thursday Day Pass.
- Description: The clients and their long list of requirements are fictitious but the site, and the contest, are real. Designers are invited to enter the contest and design the ultimate outdoor oasis with a million-dollar budget. Five finalists will present their renderings during a session at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo Expo 2025. Live voting will determine the winners, who receive a cash prize.
Pool Nation Awards & After Party
- Awards
- Date: Thurs., October 23, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
- After Party
- Date: Thurs., October 23, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Location: To Be Announced
- Admission: Select during registration.
- Description: The fifth annual Pool Nation Awards and After Party recognizes companies, products, and individuals in various categories that are chosen by Pool Pros, for the Pool Pros in our industry.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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.
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