The 2025/2026 trade show season officially kicked into gear with the at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, held Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas.
“The overall energy of the show was incredible — there was a real sense of positivity and community,” said Show Manager Megan Magaña.
To help professionals prepare for next year, the show included a roundtable discussion by leading builders, retailers and service professionals who shared their expectations for 2026, as well as an economist’s forecast. As the subject of company culture becomes more important, Super Bowl champion Darren Woodson talked about how to create environments that foster excellence.
Another increasingly discussed topic — the role of women in the industry — took the spotlight as PHTA launched its “Women of Water” initiative, featuring a keynote address from speaker and author Heather Whelpley.
The 2026 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo takes place Nov. 17-19 in New Orleans, with pre-conference education starting Nov. 14. The event moves back to Vegas in 2027.
