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Learn from the experts who know this industry inside and out, and walk away with practical knowledge you can put to work immediately. These sessions are built to help you succeed — and they’re included with your registration.

All specific days and times are tentative and subject to change. Check back for more, as additional sessions are being added each week.

TrackTopic AreaSpeaker(s)SessionDayTime
TechnicalHearthTom ParksConquer the Current: Electricity for Gas Hearth ProsFriday3:30–4:30 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessMarketingJennifer ZinkDemystifying AI Marketing Tools: Simple Strategies for SuccessThursday11:45 AM–12:45 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
Business BootcampOperationsLarry OxenhamFireproof Your Finances: Legal & Tax Strategies For Your BusinessesFriday1:00–2:00 PMShow Floor Classroom
BusinessGovernment AffairsJason TollesonFrom Capitol Hill to State Capitols: How Policy Decisions Impact your Showroom FloorFriday3:30–4:30 PMShow Floor Classroom
Business BootcampMarketingCarter Harkins & Taylor HillFrom Leads to Lifelong, Happy Customers: Optimizing Marketing That Pays You BackFriday10:30–11:30 AMShow Floor Classroom
Business BootcampOperationsKyle Titsworth, Daniel Hammer, & Barbara BrennanFuture-Proofing Your Business: Agility, Foresight & Exit StrategiesSaturday10:15–11:15 AMShow Floor Classroom
TechnicalOutdoor LivingChris WolfeGas Piping for Outdoor InstallationsFriday1:00–2:00 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessOperationsJesse DoucetteGrowing Your Business through Hard ConversationsThursday10:30–11:30 AMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessHuman ResourcesMatt BradleyHiring & Inspiring Gen ZFriday2:15–3:15 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
Business BootcampHuman ResourcesAmy BakayHR Best Practices for Retail & Service CompaniesThursday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom
BusinessSalesJordan KenneyInsight to Innovation: How Listening to the Field Fuels Smarter SolutionsFriday11:45 AM–12:45 PMShow Floor Classroom
TechnicalHearthRyan HallLevel 1 & Level 2 InspectionsFriday11:45 AM–12:45 PMOutdoor Classroom/Demo Stage
BusinessSalesTim ReedMaster the Sales Process in Your CompanySaturday11:30 AM–12:30 PMShow Floor Classroom
Business BootcampCustomer ServiceRob CackowskiOperations & Customer Experience ExcellenceFriday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom
TechnicalOutdoor LivingChuck ParsonsOutdoor Firepit & Table Installation TipsThursday1:00–2:00 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessSalesTim ReedRate Installations to Maximize Revenue—and the ScheduleThursday1:00–2:00 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
TechnicalIndustry ResearchRebecca Trojanowski & Vi RappResults You Can Use: Wood Heating Research for Real-World ApplicationSaturday10:15–11:15 AMShow Floor Classroom
Business BootcampSalesGideon HoneycuttStop Quoting, Start SellingThursday10:30 AM–11:30 PMShow Floor Classroom
BusinessMarketingSean CoffeyThe Marketing Flywheel: How Automation Creates Sustained GrowthThursday1:00–2:00 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
TechnicalHearth/Outdoor LivingElliott WhiteThe Open-Hearth Comeback: What’s Driving the ResurgenceFriday10:30–11:30 AMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
TechnicalCodes & StandardsEric AdairUL Solid-Fuel Insert Standards: What you need to know (Updated!)Saturday11:30 AM–12:30 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessJill McClure, Kris Richardson, & Jessica Voss-KehlOpening SessionThursday8:30–10:00 AMTBA
BusinessSalesTrevor AndrussUsing Social Media to Drive Sales: Turning Content Into CustomersThursday2:15–3:15 PMTBA
TechnicalHearthJonathan ErdmanRaising Your Standards, Not Your Risks: Fall Protection for Roof WorkFriday2:15–3:15 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessSalesKenneth Walker5 Principles of a Winning ShowroomThursday11:45 AM–12:45 PMShow Floor Classroom #1