Keynote Speakers And Educational Programming Announced For HPBExpo25
On December 21, 2024, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARLINGTON, VA - The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA has announced the programming lineup for its HPBExpo. The HPBExpo, which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 26-29, 2025, is the only niche marketplace spanning specialized categories like barbecue technology, fireplaces, chimneys, accessories, and outdoor living. It has been redesigned to help retailers, buyers, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers connect and do business together.
“The exceptional programming and educational lineup at this year’s event reflects the collective dedication of our Selection Committee; we’ve worked hard to ensure that our entire program is informative, entertaining, relevant, and timely,” said Jill McClure, president & CEO of the HPBA.
McClure will co-host the inspiring Opening Session with Tim Reed of The FireTime Network; the Session will feature top thought leaders and will explore the theme Leading Through Times of Change, sharing data and personal stories that will transform how business gets done.
General Session topics include: Tax Credits, Building Codes, & Product Certificates: Policy that Impacts Your Sales; Outdoor Firepits, Fireplaces & Heaters – Planning, Safety, Design; The Future of Electric Fireplaces; Electric Grills - The Current is Changing; BBQ 101 - Live Demonstration; Providing Great Customer Service…In the Trenches, and more.
The Sessions will take place over the course of three days and will be complemented by a series of educational courses, training opportunities, workshops, and certification exams that accelerate the professional development of attendees. Training opportunities and courses include: NFI Core Exam Review; NFI Hearth Design Specialist Review; NFI Gas Exam Review; Kozy Heat Manufacturer Training; Empire & Montigo Technical Training; and more.
HPBExpo’s premier programming is made possible by its sponsors - especially Titanium Sponsor Hearth & Home Technologies (hearthnhome.com); Gold Sponsors ICC (icc-rsf.com) and Regency Fireplace Products (regency-fire.com); and Education Sponsor Copperfield Academy (copperfield.com).
