This year’s HPBExpo (held March 5–7 in Nashville, Tennessee) experienced a substantial increase in registration and exhibitors, mirroring the economy’s steady rise and consumers’ willingness to take on remodeling and home-improvement projects. HPBExpo 2015 featured 375 exhibitors, up 22% from last year, and 8,145 total registrants, a 54% increase over 2014.

Next year’s HPBExpo is scheduled for March 16–19, 2016, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Postshow surveys from this year indicate that 79% of attendees plan to return, and booth presales are up 7% over this time last year. With hundreds of manufacturers showcasing their newest innovations in the inside and outside exhibit areas, dozens of high-quality educational offerings, and an opening St. Patrick’s Day tailgating event, HPBExpo 2016 is guaranteed to be a huge success.

Jack Goldman, president and CEO of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, says, “We’re really excited about HPBExpo 2016 in New Orleans. It’s a great town for this event, and it’s a great time to be in the indoor/outdoor-living industry. New home construction is good, remodeling is up, and if you really want to survive, you have to be at HPBExpo to show off what you have.”