Pool Spa Patio Expo 2026

Pool Spa Patio Expo (PSP Expo) is an annual trade event for pool, spa and outdoor living professionals, including builders, service technicians and retailers. It combines an expo hall with a conference program and pre-conference certification classes. Informa Markets runs it alongside Deck Expo.

Pool Spa Patio Expo 2026

Pool Spa Patio Expo runs November 14–19, 2026 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

What it is

Pool Spa Patio Expo, also called PSP Expo, is a trade event for the pool, spa and outdoor living industry. Manufacturers and suppliers exhibit, and pool builders, service technicians and retailers attend.

It is run by Informa Markets. Deck Expo, sponsored by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), is held at the same time, November 17–19.

How the week is structured

• Pre-conference, November 14–16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily: classes from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), GENESIS and Pool Nation
• Expo hall and core conference, November 17–19

Expo hall hours:

• November 17: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• November 18: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• November 19: 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The last day is short.

Passes and education

• Separate pass for the core conference. The core conference has more than 45 sessions, and they are included only with a Core Conference Pass or Day Pass. Show floor education is included with every pass type.
• Five 2026 tracks: Business, Design/Construction, Service, Outdoor Living and Retail.
• Continuing education. The organizer offers pool industry CEUs through PHTA and IACET.
• Trade only. The expo is not open to the public. Children 17 and under are admitted to the expo hall only with parental supervision.
• Badges are not mailed. Pick them up at the registration counters by the Expo Hall entrance. Anyone attending classroom sessions must check in first.