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HPBExpo27: Call for Presentations

Speaker Information

HPBExpo27, March 3-6, 2027, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee is now accepting speaker proposals. We're seeking industry leaders to address real-world challenges and deliver actionable solutions in the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industries. This is your chance to contribute to our industry's future.

HPBExpo is where we share new ideas, the latest technology, changes in the business environment, and debut the best education for our industry!

Education sessions fall into three categories of CEUs:
  • Safety, Health, & Liability
  • Technical
  • Elective
Topics can include:
  • Business
  • Customer Service
  • Health
  • Human Resources
  • Installations
  • Liability
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Safety
  • Sales
  • Service
  • Technical
Example Sales, Service & Technical titles for presentations:
  • 5 Principles of a Winning Showroom
  • BBQ Is Not Your Off-Season: Rebuilding BBQ Sales for Hearth Dealers
  • Bring the Vision to Life: Why Most Dealers Should Build an Outdoor Showroom
  • Conquer the Current: Electricity for Gas Hearth Pros
  • Demystifying AI Marketing Tools: Simple Strategies for Success
  • Fireproof Your Finances: Legal & Tax Strategies For Your Businesses
  • From Capitol Hill to State Capitols: How Policy Decisions Impact your Showroom Floor
  • From Leads to Lifelong, Happy Customers: Optimizing Marketing That Pays You Back
  • Future-Proofing Your Business: Agility, Foresight & Exit Strategies
  • Gas Piping for Outdoor Installations
  • Growing Your Business through Hard Conversations
  • Hiring & Inspiring Gen Z
  • HR Best Practices for Retail & Service Companies
  • Insight to Innovation: How Listening to the Field Fuels Smarter Solutions
  • Level 1 & Level 2 Inspections
  • Master the Sales Process in Your Company
  • Operations & Customer Experience Excellence
  • Outdoor Firepit & Table Installation Tips
  • Raising Your Standards, Not Your Risks - Fall Protection for Roof Work
  • Rate Installations to Maximize Revenue—and the Schedule
  • Results You Can Use: Wood Heating Research for Real-World Application
  • Stop Quoting, Start Selling
  • The Marketing Flywheel: How Automation Creates Sustained Growth
  • The Open-Hearth Comeback: What’s Driving the Resurgence
  • UL Solid-Fuel Insert Standards – What you need to know (Updated!)
  • Using Social Media to Drive Sales: Turning Content Into Customers
We welcome solo presentations, panels, technical trainings, and interactive workshops. Ready to share your expertise? Submit your proposal by July 1, 2026, and help shape the industry's future.
1.Provide the following information about the speaker:(Required.)
2.Speaker's Biography (200 words or less)(Required.)
3.Presentation Title(Required.)
4.Presentation Description (in 350 words or less)(Required.)
5.Provide 3-5 takeaways or actionable insights the audience will leave with.(Required.)
6.Upload a high resolution, camera-ready headshot (3MB or higher, PNG, JPG, JPEG file types).(Required.)
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7.What technology requirements are required, e.g., video conferencing tools, online polling tools, etc.? If none, type N/A.(Required.)
8.If this presentation includes additional speakers other than the primary speaker listed, please include their information here (Name & Email):
9.Provide a bio for any co-speaker(s).
10.Briefly list notable past speaking engagements, conferences, or events by the speaker. Link any sample videos, if available.
11.Describe how the speaker will engage the audience, such as through Q&A, live polls, or group exercises.
12.Does the speaker consent to the recording of their presentation, including any audio, video, and slides, and grant us the right to share this content with attendees or via our platforms (e.g., website, social media, or post-event materials)?(Required.)
13.Does the speaker grant us permission to distribute the presentation materials (slides, handouts, etc.) to attendees before, during, or after the event?(Required.)
14.Does the speaker have the necessary permissions to use any brands, logos, or trademarks in the presentation that will not violate any intellectual property laws?(Required.)
15.Does the speaker own the rights to all content in the presentation, including images, videos, and any third-party materials?(Required.)
16.By submitting this form, the speaker grants HPBA permission to record, share, and distribute their presentation and materials across all communication channels, including but not limited to social media, press releases, websites, email communications, and promotional materials.
If there are specific limitations not listed above, please indicate them below: