Education
Education for the 2026 Show is now LIVE! All classes require an education pass. One pass per attendee allows access to all courses. Check back often as additional courses will be added as we get closer to the Show!
2026 Education Schedule
Thursday, January 22 9:00am-10:30am
Water Chemistry, The Fundamentals
Paul Gillio, Solenis
Modern Lighting:Boosting Profits in New Builds and Services
PAL Lighting
Video First: How to Drive Sales & Scale Trust in Visual-First World
Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer
Auto-Covers 101: The Basics from Sales to Service
Joe Keyes
General Pool & Spa Heating
John Murray, Fluidra
Building Better Fiberglass Pools: Real-World Practices for Fewer Callbacks and Happier Homeowners- Jonathon Davis, Thursday Pools
Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Comprehensive Strategies for Identification and Repair
Darren Merlob, LeakTronics
Thursday, January 22 10:45am - 12:15pm
Hot Water Chemistry
Paul Gillio, Solenis
Sanitation vs Oxidation & How we overtask Chlorine 301
Eric Wall, API & The Grit Game
Selling, Measuring & Installing Vinyl Liners
Marc Cornely, Merlin Industries
Where & How to Advertise your Pool & Spa Store
Scott Reynolds, The Get Smart Group
Efficient Installation & Operation of Small Footprint Gas Pool Heaters Brian Miller, Raypak
Friday, January 23 9:00am - 10:30am
Intermediate Water Chemistry
*3 hours*
Paul Gillio, Solenis
Heat Pump Pool Heaters: Demystified and Simplified
Brian Miller, Raypak
From Referrals to Revenue: Marketing & Sales Game Changers
Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer
Fundamental Design Considerations for Every Backyard Pool Project Alexa Dal Pino Dal Pino Quality Pools
John Murray, Fluidra
Michael Falzer, AquaComfort Water Group
Friday, January 23 10:45am - 12:15pm
Intermediate Water Chemistry- Continued
*3 hours*
Paul Gillio, Solenis
Increasing Profits & Water Care Expertise through Speciality Chemicals
Steve Arb, NC Brands
Liner Measurement From Tech to Pro
John Vowels, Tara Pool & Outdoor Products
Sink or Swim: Staying afloat when Insurance gets Rough
Renee Porter, Higgenbotham
Developing a 12 Month Marketing Strategy
Scott Reynolds, The Get Smart Group
Artificial Intelligence for Pool & Spa Business: Practical Applications for Sales, Marketing, and Operations
Phillip Beckermann, IMP Digital