HPBExpo
HPBEXPO 2026
March 18-21
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Join us at the industry’s premier marketplace for the latest hearth and barbecue products. HPBExpo brings together industry professionals from across the sector and delivers the innovation, connections, and opportunities that move your business forward. Explore new products, gain practical solutions through peer learning, and access free education led by top experts right on the show floor.
HPBExpo isn’t just where the future is revealed—it’s where you fuel it.
Canadian Reception at HPBExpo
Wednesday, March 18
The Chicory, New Orleans
Calling all Canadian HPBExpo attendees! Celebrate your industry connections at the annual Canadian Reception at HPBExpo. Network with fellow Canadian professionals, soak in the unique New Orleans atmosphere, and cheer on your favourite sponsors in our first ever arcade basketball showdown.
2026 AGM + Focus Canada
Friday, March 20
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Members are invited to the return of our in-person AGM during HPBExpo. Enjoy a light breakfast while we review our progress in 2025 and share a brief outlook for 2026.
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HPBEXPO 2025
March 26-29
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
HPBAC Canadian Reception
Wednesday, March 26
Crescent City Brewhouse, New Orleans
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
HPBEXPO 2024
February 13-15
Music City Center
Nashville, TN
HPBExpo 2024 brought the hearth industry together in Music City, drawing a strong crowd to the Music City Center in Nashville. Attendees explored the latest products, connected with industry peers, and took part in hands-on demonstrations—including some incredible outdoor burn area experiences.
Canadian Reception
& 30th Anniversary Event
February 12, 2024
The HPBAC Canadian Reception was again a standout event, and we celebrated HPBAC’s 30th Anniversary with a special volunteer awards presentation, recognizing their lasting impact on the association.
Congratulations to the winners of our Volunteers Awards!
Association Champion: Ingrid Schroeter, Napoleon
Advocacy Champion: Dominique Pagé, United Buyers Group
All-Star Ambassador: Kim Davis, Compact Appliances
Outstanding Contributor: George LeBlanc, Maritime Fireplaces
Watch our 30th Anniversary Video!
HPBEXPO 2023
March 11-13
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, KT
HPBExpo 2023 saw a solid turnout at the Kentucky Exposition Centre, with a variety of attendees from across the industry. Members also put their own spin on Southern hospitality at the outdoor burn area with delicious grilled snacks, the annual cook-off, and even a few puppies.
The HPBAC + APC Canadian Reception was a hit! Roughly 150 Expo attendees stopped by Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar to mingle and enjoy live music from the Clark Band. We’re already counting down to HPBExpo 2024 in Nashville!
Thank you to our 2020 sponsors!
HPBEXPO 2022
March 2-5
Georgia World Congress Center
Georgia, Atlanta
HPBEXPO 2021
HPBExpo Connect
For the first time ever, HPBExpo was held virtually at HPBExpo Connect 2021. Attendees were able to view an exhibit hall to see product demos, chat with booth staff and attend education sessions from the comfort of home or the office.
HPBAC’s booth included materials for visitors, such as videos and downloadable resources, and staff were on hand to chat with anyone that dropped by.
Thank you to everyone that attended, with special recognition to those that contributed to the HPBAC promotional materials.
HPBAC AGM + Focus Canada
Every year HPBAC hosts our Annual General Meeting at HPBExpo – in 2021, it was held virtually at HPBExpo Connect.
Thank you to all the members that attended. Missed the meeting? You can view the recorded video here.
HPBEXPO 2020
HPBAC Reception + Focus Canada
Thank you to everyone that attended the HPBAC Reception + Focus Canada, held at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Over 100 people came out and enjoyed the fantastic venue, the delicious food, and the fellowship within our industry.
Special thanks to ICC for providing complimentary stainless steel drink cups, and to Napoleon for sponsoring the Digital Caricature Artist.
Thank you to our 2020 sponsors!
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