Another Show Packed Full of Education and Networking in Las Vegas
PoolPro has compiled the best events, seminars, networking opportunities and booths for pool professionals to visit at the PSP Expo.
Events
Sunday, November 12
PHTA Awards of Excellence
5-7 p.m.
Honor the winners of the 2023 PHTA International Awards of Excellence, PHTA Superlative Awards, Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant and Greg Garrett Scholarship Award. See the full list of winners online.
PHTA ANSI & Standards 40th-Anniversary Reception
5-7 p.m.
PHTA will celebrate 40 years of ANSI standards development. Industry professionals will share videos, photos and memories from over the decades.
Monday, November 13
Keynote: “Unstoppable”
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Kick-start the event with an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address from NCAA athlete Anthony Robles.
PHTA WAVE
5-6 p.m.
Network with fellow young professionals. Registration is free, but space is limited, so reserve your ticket when registering for the show.
Welcome Party Sponsored by Lyon Financial
6-8 p.m.
AYU Dayclub
Mingle with colleagues while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment at a Las Vegas hotspot — AYU Dayclub at Resorts World. It’s a short walk from the convention center.
PHTA Luncheon: Celebrating 50 Years of CPO
12-1:15 p.m.
The 50th Anniversary Luncheon promises to be an unforgettable gathering of industry leaders, experts as well as CPO-certified professionals and instructors from across the globe.
Tuesday, November 14
GENESIS 25th-Anniversary Celebration
6-7:30 p.m.
Join GENESIS for an unforgettable evening as it celebrates 25 years of revolutionizing pool industry education. Reconnect, mingle and enjoy a selection of food and drink.
Pool Nation Awards
6-9:30 p.m.
The Pool Nation Awards recognize companies, products and individuals across various categories in the pool industry and are chosen by leading pool pros.
Pool Nation Awards After-Party Sponsored by HASA
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World
As the sun sets and the official proceedings conclude, the atmosphere transforms into one of excitement and celebration. Keep the networking, connections and celebration going.
Pre-Conference Education
GENESIS Education
Friday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 12
GENESIS C201: Construction School: Concrete Pools
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$2,090 member
$2,590 nonmember
Saturday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Nov. 12
GENESIS D180: Drawing for Professionals
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,690 member
$2,190 nonmember
GENESIS D211: Elements of Design
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,690 member
$2,190 nonmember
GENESIS D231: Color Theory & Its Application
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,690 member
$2,190 nonmember
PHTA Education
Friday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 12
PHTA Certified Maintenance
Specialist Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday
$1,099 member
$1,599 nonmember
Certified Pool & Spa Service
Technician Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,299 member
$1,799 nonmember
Friday, Nov. 10 – Saturday, Nov. 11
Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$525 member
$650 nonmember
Saturday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Nov. 12
Certified Hot Tub Technician Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$899 member
$1,399 nonmember
Sunday, Nov. 12
PHTA Significant Change Update: 2021 and 2014 ISPSC (International Swimming Pool & Spa Code)
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$249 member
$549 nonmember
Certified Pool and Spa Inspector Course
1-5 p.m.
$149 member
$299 nonmember
Watershape University Education
Friday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 12
WU C2111: Essential Pool Construction
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,800
WU D4211: Advanced Elements and Principles of Design Workshop
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,500
Friday, Nov. 10 – Saturday, Nov. 11
WU D2311: Essential Architectural Styles Workshop
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,500
WU B2122: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry for Aquatic Professionals
12-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday
$400
WU E4411: Essential Electrical Workshop
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
$1,500
Sunday, Nov. 12
WU D2211: Essential Principles of Design Workshop
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$1,500
WU D2161: Revit Workflow for Watershaping
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$1,100
WU C3341: Essential Plumbing Workshop
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$1,200
WU C4271: Vanishing and Slot-Edge Design, Engineering & Construction
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$1,100
Tuesday, Nov. 14
WU C1711: Pool Renovation Inspection Checklist: Considerations for a Successful Project (TU19)
Paolo Benedetti
1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
WU C1233: Concrete Science: Optimal Mix Designs and Delivery Logistics (WE07)
Bill Drakeley
8-9 a.m.
WU E1221: Structural Details of Pool Shells: Principles and Practices (WE15)
David Peterson
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Expo Hall
Monday. Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Booths
Anderson Manufacturing Company #5052
Aqua Comb / Mi-Way, Inc. #8751
Aqua Creek Products #4552
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc #6139
Biolab, Inc/ NC Brands #8349
Blossom and Lead Women’s Networking #3538
Blueray XL – Mineral Purifier #7270
Core Covers & Infinitree #8044
EasyCare Products #7170
H2flow Controls #6537
Haviland Pool & Spa #4344
Heritage Pool Supply Group #7548
Industrial Test Systems, Inc. #7663
inSPAration, Inc. #6155
IPSSA #3928
King Technology, Inc./FROG Products #6944
LaMotte Company #8163
LOU — powered by Evosus #7166
Maytronics #8552
Microglass LLC #3950
National Plasterers Council #3934
National Pool Route Sales #7372
Nidec #8366
Pentair #7148
PHTA – Pool & Hot Tub Alliance #6166 and #6171
Pivot Pool Products #6060
PoolRx Mineral Technology #5264
Primate Pool Tools #7572
RB Retail & Service #5859
Solenis #7544
Specialty Education
Sunday, Nov. 12
NPC’s Start-Up Technician Certification Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$440 member
$490 nonmember
Monday, Nov. 13
Quality Shotcrete – Know It When You See It Presented by the American Shotcrete Association
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (without exam)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (with exam)
$680
Conference Education
Monday, Nov. 13
Business Leadership: Traits and Practices of Highly Effective Leaders (M01)
Tyler Rasmussen and Justin Gormley
8-9 a.m.
10 Tips for Financial Success in Your Pool Business (M09)
Nick Day and Matthew Gohlke
8-9 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Maximizing Efficiency: The Role of Specialty Chemicals in Pool Care (TU05)
Alicia Stephens
8-9 a.m.
Retail Customer Relations in an Everchanging World (TU06)
Jane Merritt and Mallory Bjekich
8-9 a.m.
Saltwater Chemistry: It’s More than Just Salt (TU12)
Alicia Stephens
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Turn Your Team into A Championship Team: Hiring, Training, Management, Motivation and Retention (TU13)
David Fellman
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Water Quality Ranges, Target Values, or Balance Indexes: What is The Best Way to Maintain Pool Water (TU18)
Jody O’Grady, John Weber and Joe Laurino
1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Backyard Pool Chemistry for Service Pros (WE01)
Eric Knight
8-9 a.m.
Service Power Panel (WE12)
Speakers To Be Announced
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Pool Business Management: Accounts Payable, Cash Flow, Draw Management OH MY! (WE14)
Heather Linton
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Showroom Floor Education
Blossom & Lead
A Backyard Gathering is a new event at PSP/Deck Expo 2023 that aims to promote diversity across the industry.
To help advance women in the pool and hot tub industry, this experience provides education, networking and advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and promote gender diversity.
All women in the pool, spa, patio, decking and outdoor living industries are invited to participate.
Monday, Nov. 13
Watershape
Dive In — Empowering Women to Elevate Their Business
1–2 p.m.
Julie Kazdin, Lea Fredrick, Alison Felschow, Michelle Kavanaugh and Lauren Stack
Hot Tub Power Women
Meet & Greet
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Leslie Cunningham and Megan Kendrick
4 Quick Repairs to Make Some Extra Money
4-5 p.m.
Deborah Martin and Kelli Clancy
Tuesday, Nov. 14
The Pursuit of Work–Life Balance
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Crystal Lengua and Lisa Kennedy
Happy Hour
4–5 p.m.
Pool Nation Boot Camp
Attendees of the inaugural Pool Nation Boot Camp will be registered for all of the Sunday hands-on classes and the Monday classroom-style classes.
Students will rotate through the four hands-on classes on Sunday and also rotate through the classroom-style classes on Monday.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Hands-On Classes
HOP201 Pump Installation and Programingwith AquaStar Pool Products
HOA201 Automation Installation and Programming with Hayward Pool Products
HAS201 Salt System Installation and Programming with Hayward Pool Products
HOH201 Heater Installation and Programming with Raypak
Monday, Nov. 13
Classroom-Style
Water Chemistry 101
Terry Arko, HASA
Managing Salt System Pools
David Jones, Hayward
Ozone Systems: A Comprehensive Course for Pool Pros
Steve Barnes, AquaStar
Next Level Water Chemistry
Alicia Stephens, BioLab, Inc.
Specialty Water Care – Enzymes & Phosphates
Jamie Novak, BioLab, Inc.
