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Atlantic City Convention Center
January 27-29, 2026
Track Legend
Business Certification Specialty Technical

Sunday, January 25, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 1
Sheraton Hotel/Crown Ballroom 3
GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design (2 Days) Day 1
Sheraton Hotel/Crown Ballroom 2
PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 1
320
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 1
322
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 1 (SOLD OUT)
201
Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 days) Day 1
315

Monday, January 26, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 2
Sheraton Hotel
GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design (2 Days) Day 2
Sheraton Hotel
GENESIS® D330: Comprehensive Aquatic Design: Where Water, Wellness & Architecture Meet
Sheraton Hotel/Crown Ballroom 1
National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
313
PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 2
320
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 2
322
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 2
201
Watershape University B2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (2 Days) Day 1
314
Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 2
315
Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations (2 Days) Day 1
318

Monday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 1 (SOLD OUT)
417

Monday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Women in the Industry Workshop | Lead the Ask (SOLD OUT)
304

Monday, January 26, 12:30 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service (SOLD OUT)
202
Pool Opening Essentials
310

Monday, January 26, 1:00 PM

Electricity for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals
303
Measuring For The Perfect Fit
401

Monday, January 26, 1:30 PM

Fundamentals First: A Practical Guide to Pool Water Chemistry
411
Hydraulics 101
412
SPANISH: Filtracion para Profesionales de la Piscina (Pool Filtration)
301
Tempered Ambition- Experience in Keeping Up With the Times While Still Relying on Reliable Standards and Practices.
405-406
Understanding & Troubleshooting Automation
403
What to Expect with Salt Systems
408-409
WU B3422: Business Defense - How to Protect Profits and Reduce Risk
419

Monday, January 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WAVE: PHTA Young Professionals Networking Event (SOLD OUT)
319

Tuesday, January 27, 8:00 AM

PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 3
320
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialists (3 Days) Day 3
322
Watershape University C3291: Reinforced Vinyl Workshop
317

Tuesday, January 27, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 3
Sheraton Hotel
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 3
201
SPANISH: National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
316
Watershape University B2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (2 Days) Day 2
314
Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 3
315
Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations (2 Days) Day 2
318

Tuesday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service ENCORE
202

Tuesday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 2 (SOLD OUT)
417

Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 AM

Changes in the NEC Article 680 for 2023 and 2026.
311
Complete Waterproofing Systems for Pools, Spas, and Waterscapes
403
Efficient Installation & Operation of Small Footprint Gas Pool Heaters
408-409
Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches into Profits
303
From Opening to In-Season: Navigating the Challenges of a Changing Pool Environment
411-412
GENESIS D112: Small Space Design
418
Hire, Train, Motivate, & Retain Your Team - Hiring for Retention
304
Leading On Purpose
301
Lights, Camera, Conversions: the 2026 Video Marketing Playbook for Pool and Spa Companies
305-306
Modern Lighting: Boosting Profits in New Builds and Service Markets
321
Modernize Your Brand: A Pool Pro’s Guide to Rebranding with Purpose
420
Pentair IntelliCenter - Precision Control & Smart Integration (SOLD OUT)
302
PHTA: The Power of Clever Retail Management - Panel Discussion
405-406
SPANISH: Fluidra Principios del diseño de iluminación (Lighting)
419
SPANISH: Hayward OmniX Automation for the Aftermarket, Equipment with Built-in Connectivity
421
Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats: How to Protect Your Business in an AI-Driven World
313
Vinylology 101 - The More You Know, The More You'll Sell
312
WU S1121: Essential Chemical Safety & Vehicle Organization (*BILINGUAL)
404

Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leak Detection: Camera Technology & Temporary Patching (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tackling Tile & Coping Failures: Find it. Fix it. Prevent it. (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Tuesday, January 27, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Retrofit Drop-In Step Assembly for In-Ground Pools
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 PM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification)
407
Conscious Conversations & Culture: Build High-Functioning Teams
304
Hydraulics for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals (Intermediate)
411-412
Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Pool & Spa Technicians
302

Tuesday, January 27, 1:30 PM

10 Fiberglass Pool Installation Mistakes to Avoid!
404
A-B Measuring for Safety Covers: How to Prevent Multiple Trips!
403
Air Quality Matters: Control Chloramines & Costs for a Refreshing Guest Experience
405-406
Burnout Prevention for the Solopreneur
305/306
Fluidra (Jandy) Principles of Lighting Design
419
GENESIS C310: The Beauty of the Edge: Updated Edition on the Internationally Acclaimed Vanishing Edge and Water in Transit Design
418
Hayward OmniX Automation for the Aftermarket, Equipment with Built-in Connectivity
402
How to Build a Simple, Profitable Marketing Plan
401
Performance and Design Benefits of Retractable Pool & Spa Enclosures
310
Pool & Spa Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Sanitation and Water Balance
408-409
Proper In-Ground Spa Jet Hydraulic Design in a Variable Speed World
301
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
312
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business
421
SPANISH: Electricidad para Profesionales de la Piscina (Electricity)
313
SPANISH: Fluidra Automatización de piscinas y conectividad basada en web
321
The 3 BS Blocks Messing with Your Career (and How to Bust Them)
420
Why You Can't Find Good People and How to Change That
415

Tuesday, January 27, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Tuesday, January 27, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification) ENCORE
407
Electrical Bonding & Grounding for Pool and Spa Professionals
403
Metals and Metal Staining: Part I-How Do I Prevent Them? Part II-How Do I Remove Them?
402

Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

Advanced Measuring Techniques for All Pools (Traditional & Digital)
312
Built to Last: Legal & Tax Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Pool Business
322
CSI: Do I have Scale or Calcium Crystals in My Pool?
302
Everyone Communicates Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
419
Fluidra Pool Automation and Web-based Connectivity
303
GENESIS B331: Job Costing for Profit Versus Existence
418
GENESIS C155: Building Material Science Simplified: Building a Better Pool
304
Heat Pump Expectations for Extending the Swim Season
404
Hot Topics in Hot Water: Chemistry That Counts
408-409
Make a Splash: Sales Strategies That Convert Browsers into Buyers
417
Pentair IntelliVibe - New Pool Lighting System (SOLD OUT)
401
PHTA - Building a Thriving Aquatics Workforce: Strategies for Recruitment, Retention, and Growth
305-306
Shock is a Verb
411
SPANISH: Basic Pool and Spa Automation
412
SPANISH: Seguridad y Codigos para los profesionales de la Piscina y Spa (Safety & Codes)
421
Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Comprehensive Strategies for Identification and Repair
311
Using Digital Photos to Measure Any Pool for a Safety Cover.
415
Why Did I Buy That? Cracking the Code on Style Strategy and Smarter Selling
314
Work Smarter, Grow Faster: Practical AI Tools Every Company Can Use Today
313

Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

GENESIS/PHTA Certified Builder Professional Exams
Sheraton Hotel/ Crown Ballroom 3
PHTA Certification Exams: CST, CMS & CHTT
201

Wednesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leak Detection: Camera Technology & Temporary Patching (ENCORE) (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tackling Tile & Coping Failures: Find it. Fix it. Prevent it. (ENCORE) (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Retrofit Drop-In Step Assembly for In-Ground Pools (ENCORE)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 PM

Advanced Leak Detection: Mastery for Professionals
302
Vinyl Liner Installation: Tips and Techniques
311

Wednesday, January 28, 1:30 PM

360 Store Check-Up: Fix What's Broken, Elevate What Works and Wow Every Customer!
405-406
Chemical Safety for Pool Pros
403
Commercial Pool Energy Audit Training
321
Filtration for Swimming Pools and Spas
302
GENESIS C315: Remodel Do's and Dont's: How to Elevate the Old to Gold
402
Hayward Lighting: Pool, Spa, Water Features, Landscape and Aftermarket
415
How to Automate QuickBooks to Show the Financial Reports You Need
313
Insights and Advantages of using Fiberglass Reinforcing for Pools
315
Marketing That Pays for Itself: How to Tie Every Campaign to Real ROI
320
Modern Technology to AB Measure Pool Covers & Liners
419
Own the Room: Presentation Skills for Pool & Spa Pros
418
Pool Tile Installation System for Long Term Success
312
Quick Wins: What Every Local Business Should Do Online Today
305-306
SPANISH: Pentair Sistema de Automatizacion - IntelliCenter
322
Water Features - Fulfilling the Vision
421
What Can I Legally Ask? Navigating Questions to Prospective and Current Employees.
310
WU S3215: Startup Chemistry for Each Pool Type (*BILINGUAL)
412

Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE) (SOLD OUT)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Wednesday, January 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting (ENCORE)
EXHIBIT FLOOR CLASSROOM (end of Aisle 4200)

Thursday, January 29, 8:30 AM

Acid Washing and Safety for Pool Pros
311
Business Law for Small and Mid Sized Contractors & Retailers
318
Experience Is the New Brand: How to Build a Business That Customers Trust, Talk about and Come Back to.
405-406
GENESIS C230: Shotcrete Science
404
Heat Pumps Demystified: The Future of Pool & Spa Heating
304
How to Sell Anything to Anyone at Any Time
314
Promo Like a Pro: DIY Marketing Tips for Pool & Spa Businesses
417
Safety for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals
419
SPANISH: CSI: tengo sarro o cristales de calcio en mi piscina? (Calcium Crystals)
322
SPANISH: Hayward Lighting: Pool, Spa, Water Features, Landscape and Aftermarket
321
Surface Stain Solutions: Removal and Prevention Strategies
408-409
Water Testing and Treatment Myths - Exposed
411