FUEL YOUR GROWTH.
Your onestop resource for the tools and connections to drive revenue and build profits.
3 DAYS TO VISIT 1000+ EXHIBITS
NEW PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HARDSCAPERS AND LANDSCAPERS
2 SHOWS IN 1 LOCATION
ADMISSION TO EQUIP EXPOSITION INCLUDED NEXT-LEVEL EDUCATION
BOTH CLASSROOM AND DEMO-STYLE LEARNING AN INSPIRING KEYNOTE BY KEVIN O’CONNOR, HOST OF “THIS OLD HOUSE”
Presented by Equip Expo. Sponsored by Kress
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW YOUR NETWORK
BE INSPIRED.
7 New-to-HNA Expert Presenters:
KEN LOVE
Northern Sales & Marketing
KYLE BAUGHMAN
Earth Scapes Landscaping LLC
NICK BAUGHMAN
Earth Scapes Landscaping LLC
JIM SCOCOZZA
The Pavers Savers
Expanded Content on Real-World Topics. New opportunities you won’t want to miss:
VANESSA MCQUADE
Intrigue Media
ROBERT MURRAY
Intrigue Media
PHIL BAHLER Pave Tool Innovators
DONALD HARVEY Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc.
• Hardscapes Construction Roundtable – Connect and learn from industry experts and contractors nationwide
• 2-hour education session with in-depth insights on estimating strategies that can maximize your profits
• Pre-Show Installer Course on Manufactured Stone Veneer (MSV)
• Hardscape Demo about how to use software tools to design and visualize projects in real-time
Save with a VIP Pass.
See the entire schedule of HNA education at HardscapeNA.com/education-demos The knowledge and solutions to grow your business.
Includes 15 education sessions, 6 hardscape demos and 2 hardscape workshops. A $2,000 value for only $249 or $209 for CMHA/BIA/NSI members.
Interactive Exhibits
Test before you invest – in the Hardscape House and Equip Expo’s Outdoor Demo Yard.
HNA Installer Championship
Compete or watch the action in this high-stakes competition. Cash and equipment prizes to the top 4 winners total nearly $30,000.
Hardscape Demos
Learn the latest installation techniques in 6 hands-on how-to sessions.
Co-Located with Equip Exposition
HNA registration includes access to Equip Expo’s indoor exhibits, Outdoor Demo Yard and many special events. You can also add educational opportunities presented by Equip Expo. For details contact: info@HardscapeNA.com.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
Tuesday, October 15
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 16
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Included with Tradeshow Registration
Additional Fee Required
Included with VIP Pass
CMHA Pre-Show Installer Courses at Hyatt Regency Downtown Concrete Paver Installer Course
• Concrete Paver Installer Course - Offered in Spanish
• Residential Specialist Course SRW Installer Course
• NEW! MSV Installer Course
Welcome Party at Churchill Downs Presented by Equip Expo. Sponsored by Cat®
CMHA Pre-Show Installer Courses at Hyatt Regency Downtown
• Advanced Residential SRW Installer Course Residential Specialist Course (Day 2)
• Concrete Paver Installer Certification Exam
How to Get Employees to Think Like Owners: Recruiting, Developing and Motivating Your Second in Command Frank Bourque
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM NEW! West Wing Exhibits Open to All Attendees
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM North & South Wing Exhibits Open to Dealers, Retailers and Media Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hardscapes Construction Roundtable Moderator: Bryan Horr
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Opening Keynote: Kevin O’Connor Presented by Equip Expo. Sponsored by Kress.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM From Stepping Stone to Career Path - Paving The Way Sam Gembel
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits Open to All Industry Participants
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Best Practices and Requirements for Installing a Gas Fire Feature in SRW Ken Love
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Demo 1: Segmental Retaining Walls
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Increase Profitability with Natural Stone Reid Kubesh, Matt Henderson, and Greg Osterhout
Demo 2: Paver Installations, Sponsored by Natural Paving USA
Social Scapes – Leverage Social Media to Grow Your Business Kyle Baughman and Nick Baughman
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Free Hardscape Industry Education Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour featuring The Crashers in Freedom Hall Presented by Equip Expo.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Installer Championship Team Meeting
Thursday, October 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Operating a Successful Clean & Seal Business. Understanding the Misconceptions. Jim Scocozza
Hardscape Workshop 1: Efficiency Systems for Hardscape Teams & Field Leaders Frank Bourque
Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits Open to All Industry Participants
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Demo 3: Modern Tools of the Trade
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Breaking Through the Barriers: Unlocking Stability and Growth in your Hardscape Business Corey Halstead
Hardscape Workshop 2: Walk on the Block That I Stumbled On Phil Bahler
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Installer Championship Competition Prelim 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Natural Stone: Paving Systems and Site, Features and Retaining Walls: How to get it Right with Natural Stone
Chuck Muehlbauer & JP Acosta
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Demo 4: Lighting and Software, Sponsored by BOLD (Best Outdoor Living Design)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sand Set Paver Innovations at the 16th Street Mall in Denver
Donald Harvey
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Installer Championship Competition Prelim 2
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM HNA Awards Recognition & Ceremony
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Demo 5: Water & Fire Features, Sponsored by EasyPro Pond Products
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Estimating Strategies to Maximize Profits Donny Duke
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Installer Championship Competition Prelim 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Friday, October 18
Women’s Leadership Reception Presented by Equip Expo. Sponsored by SiteOne and Belgard.
Free Arena Concert: Trace Adkins at KFC Yum! Center Presented by Equip Expo. Sponsored by SENIX, The Toro Company, Bobcat Company and Gravely.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The 2 Profit Killers for Contractors Weston Zimmerman
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Outdoor Exhibits Open
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Indoor Exhibits Open
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Demo 6: Outdoor Kitchens and Other Enhancements
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Project Planning for Advanced Hardscape Projects
Jeremy Martin
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Installer Championship Competition Finals
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5 Mistakes Landscape Entrepreneurs Are Making in Their Marketing (& What to Do About it in 2025)
Vanessa McQuade & Robert Murray
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM Installer Championship Competition Awards Ceremony
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MAKE MEMORIES.
After-hours entertainment – From the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs to a NEW KEC Happy Hour with The Crashers, and an arena concert featuring Trace Adkins, our partnership with Equip Expo brings the fun!
HNA Cornhole Tournament brings friendly competition and a chance to win cash prizes
Free caffeine and networking at the Unilock Coffee Stop
Free HNA branded hats for the first 3,500 attendees who visit the designated booth
NEW! Hardhat Hustle Hunt – Collect the most hardhat stickers from participating exhibitors and win a cash prize
Early access to the West Wing Exhibits – Wednesday starting at 9AM
Interact with H-Bot, HNA’s NEW interactive Chat Bot via text or on the web
The list of fun, learning & networking at HNA and Equip Expo goes on … Drone Zone, Daily Raffles and Giveaways, Mutt Madness… Visit HardscapeNA.com/show-events for details.
Make this the year you participate in the HNA Awards! Submit your projects by August 23. Find the details at HardscapeNA.com/hnaawards
Awards Presentation
Thursday, October 17
1:15 - 2:30 PM Kentucky Exposition Center
2023 HNA Award Winner
Since 2005, Azpects has been making hardscaping EASY! We brought wet install, permeable joint sands out from the specialty market into everyday use with EASYJoint. As your jointing experts, we have a solution for every joint, permeable or not. Our extra strength EASYJoint PRO is ideal for driveways and areas where standing water may be a problem. EASYGrout is a non-permeable self-compacting grout specifically designed for porcelain.
In addition to our best-selling jointing materials, we offer a full range of hardscape accessories. EASYClickbase offers a base replacement option for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. EASYSeal and EASYCare products employ the latest technology in environmentally friendly cleaners and sealers. EASYTileAlign makes joint and surface alignment a snap.
HNA Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown
For details on booking at the Hyatt Regency or to view other available hotel options:
HardscapeNA.com/travel-hotel
Shuttle Service & Parking
Complimentary shuttle buses will run between select hotels, the airport, and the Kentucky Exposition Center
FREE Parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center
CO-LOCATED WITH
Metallic Sponsors & Endorsing Associations
