International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Announces 2025 Keynote Lineup

The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo announced the keynote sessions for the upcoming event in Las Vegas from Oct. 22-24.

PSP Expo, co-located with Deck Expo, provides high-quality content and expert perspectives to builders, service technicians, retailers and outdoor living professionals. Daily keynote sessions include:

Industry Economic Forecast Panel — Wednesday, Oct. 22

• Scott Hackworth, president of Industry Insights, will present alongside Joshua Buzzell of Regal Pool and Design, Ed Gibbs of Gib-San Pool and Landscape Creations, Michael Moore of Morehead Pools and Bruce Mungiguerra of Riverbend Sandler Pools. The session will be moderated by Sabeena Hickman, president and CEO of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
  This session will reveal crucial economic trends impacting the pool, spa and outdoor living market. Attendees will gain valuable intelligence on current industry-wide trends affecting profitability and sales, strategies for addressing workforce challenges, approaches to sustained peak performance and solutions for today’s biggest business challenges.
  Interactive audience surveys will provide real-time benchmarking, allowing participants to compare their business performance with industry peers.

Creating Cultures of Excellence with Darren Woodson — Thursday, Oct. 23

• Former NFL champion Darren Woodson brings his winning mindset from the football field to the business arena in this keynote. Drawing parallels between championship teams and successful businesses, Woodson will share insights on embracing change, fostering healthy competition and building organizational excellence that drives results.

The Power of Grounded Confidence with Heather Whelpley — Friday, Oct. 24

• Presented by Women of Water, powered by the PHTA and POOLCORP, this special breakfast keynote features author Heather Whelpley exploring how to break limiting patterns and reclaim authentic confidence. Attendees will leave with renewed purpose and practical strategies for becoming unshakable in professional and personal spheres.

To register to attend, visit poolspapatio.com. PoolPro readers can use promo code SPAEXPO when registering.