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 times are Central Time (CT). 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 & ExamsSee the detailed certification schedule
- 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 & ExamsSee the detailed certification schedule
- 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 ExamsSee the detailed certification schedule
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMThe HPBA Women’s Industry Network In-Person Session
- 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 times are Central Time (CT). Days and times are tentative and subject to change. Last updated October 16, 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.