Events
Schedule of Events
Four days of live product demonstrations, training, education, and the moments the industry turns up for — at HPBExpo27 in Nashville.
All days and times are tentative and subject to change.
Wednesday, March 3
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMOnsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PMCoat Check Open
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEducation Dayclassroom learning
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMHPBA Gas & Solid Fuel Hearth Appliance Manufacturer Update Meeting
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMManufacturer Training Sessions
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMCertification Review Courses & Exams
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMHPBA Affiliate Leaders Meeting & Training
- 10:30 AM – 2:00 PMGovernment Affairs Leadership Academy
- 10:30 AM – 2:30 PMHPBA Board of Directors Meeting
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMVent-Free Product Subsection (Vent-Free Alliance) Meeting
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMRetailer RoundtablesHPBA members only
- 5:00 PM – 9:30 PMHPBA Affiliate & HPBAC Receptions
Thursday, March 4
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PMOnsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
- 7:30 AM – 6:30 PMCoat Check Open
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AMOpening Session
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMCertification Review Courses & Exams
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMExhibits Open
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PMExpo Education — Show Floor Sessions
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PMManufacturer Training Sessions
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMHPBExpo Industry Party
- 7:00 PM – 12:00 AMOpen Night / Manufacturer Events
Friday, March 5
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PMOnsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
- 7:30 AM – 7:30 PMCoat Check Open
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMManufacturer Training Sessions
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMCertification Exams
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMExhibits Open
- 10:30 AM – 4:15 PMExpo Education — Show Floor Sessions
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMFrom Capitol Hill to State Capitols: How Policy Decisions Impact Your Showroom FloorHosted by HPBA Government Affairs for retailers, reps, and distributors
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMUltimate Awards Show & Cocktail Reception
- Time TBDKaraoke PartyTime to be confirmed
Saturday, March 6
- 7:30 AM – 12:00 PMOnsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
- 7:30 AM – 1:30 PMCoat Check Open
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMManufacturer Training Sessions
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMExhibits OpenClosing time subject to change
- 10:15 AM – 12:50 PMExpo Education — Show Floor Sessions
All days and times are tentative and subject to change. Last updated September 14, 2026.
Don’t Miss
Four things worth planning your days around.
Opening Session
Thursday, 8:30 AM. The whole industry in one room before the floor opens.
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Expo Education
Sessions on the show floor Thursday to Saturday, included with your badge.
Education program →
Industry Party
Thursday, 5:00 PM. The night the show stops being about business cards.
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Ultimate Awards Show
Friday, 5:00 PM. Awards and a cocktail reception to close out the day.
Learn more →Meetings Alongside HPBExpo27
HPBA works with organizations who want to hold a meeting or event during show week, March 3–6, 2027 in Nashville.
Submit your request early — requests are handled case by case, and the Ancillary Meetings & Events policy sets out what’s allowed. Read it closely before you plan around a date.
Plan Your Trip
Badge registration and housing are both open. Register first for the best rate, then book your room in the official hotel block.