HPBExpo 2027, Nashville, March 3-6
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    • Why Attend
    • Attendee Hotel & Travel
    • Nashville Visitor Information
    • Participating Companies
    • New Product Pavilion / Attendees’ Choice Awards
    • Expo Policies
    • HPBA Membership for Attendees
    • Programming
    • Schedule at a Glance
    • Opening Session
    • Fireside Chats
    • Retailer Roundtables
    • Expo Highlights Tour
    • Receptions & Awards
    • Industry Party
    • Ultimate Awards Show
    • Affiliate Receptions
    • Policies
    • Ancillary Meetings & Events Policy
    • Suitcasing & Outboarding Policy
    • Education Program
    • Call for Presentations
    • Manufacturer Training Sessions
    • Considering Exhibiting
    • Why Exhibit
    • Apply to Exhibit
    • New Product Pavilion Entry
    • Exhibit Floor Plan
    • HPBA Membership for Exhibitors
    • Plan Your Show
    • Exhibitor General Information
    • Exhibitor Deadlines
    • Exhibitor Forms
    • Exhibitor Insurance Requirements
    • Travel & Resources
    • Exhibitor Hotel & Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Exhibitor Marketing Toolkit
    • Exhibitor Newsletters
    • Fraudulent Offer Warning
  • Sponsors
  • Media
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Opening Session

Thursday, March 4, 2027 · 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Opening Session

Kick off HPBExpo27 with the industry coming together. The Opening Session sets the stage for the days ahead with industry insights, personal perspectives, and a look at where the market is headed.

Date
Thursday, March 4
Time
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Where
Music City Center, Nashville
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A badge is required for entry. Exhibits open right after, at 10:00 AM.

Details

What’s Coming

Check back later this year for the session title, speaker information, and agenda highlights.

Session title

The theme and title of the 2027 Opening Session will be announced here.

Coming soon
Speakers

Speaker names, roles and bios will be posted as they are confirmed.

Coming soon
Agenda highlights

A run of show for the 90 minutes, from welcome to walk-out.

Coming soon
Plan the Morning

Before and After

The Opening Session leads straight into the first day on the floor.

Thursday, March 4

  • 7:30 AM – 5:00 PMOnsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AMOpening Session
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMExhibits Open
  • 10:30 AM – 4:00 PMExpo Education — Show Floor Sessions
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMHPBExpo Industry Party

All days and times are tentative and subject to change. See the full schedule.

Nashville, March 3–6, 2027

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One badge covers the Opening Session, three days of exhibits, and the free education program. The best rate is the one you lock in today.

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HPBA is committed to giving your company the best experience. This includes show management working alongside you to maintain the integrity of our show and protect our exhibitors from suitcasing. In accordance with our official suitcasing policy, suppliers, manufacturers, and business service providers may only attend HPBExpo by exhibiting and/or sponsoring.

See our Suitcasing Policy
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