The Florida Swimming Pool Association’s (FSPA) 2024 Everything Under the Sun Expo will be held February 23-24, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla.
In 1972, as part of FSPA’s mission to advance the Florida swimming pools industry, The Expo was established. Throughout its 50-year history this event has been known by many names, including Florida Pool & Spa Show, Orlando Pool & Spa Show, and others.
Elizabeth McMurray is the FSPA’s chief executive officer. She says that the Everything Under the Sun Expo demonstrates the FSPA’s commitment to advancing the pool and spa industries. The Expo is an annual celebration that showcases the state of the pool and spa industry and its future. We are proud to be Florida’s center for this knowledge.
The Expo will take place in West Hall E at the Orange County Convention Center. The first specialty education course begins on Wednesday, February 21, and continues through the end of March. Exhibit Hall opens at 10:00 am on February 23. A grand opening ceremony will take place just before. The show is closed to the public.
The annual Expo is a huge event for education, with more than 70 educational sessions totaling 200 hours. The Florida Public Pool Specialist Certification, the LP Gas Master Qualifier endorsed Program, and Genesis and Watershape University courses are among the speciality courses being offered. Daily continuing education offerings will begin on Thursday, February 22, and run through Saturday, Feb. 24. During the hall hours, Learning Labs will be available for product-specific hands-on training.
Social activities are also a part of the annual Expo. The FSPA Awards and After Party includes the annual Design Awards as well as individual recognitions across the 16 chapters of the state. The FSPA Awards are being held at 3Nine in the Rosen Plaza on Thursday, February 22, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. A special After Party immediately follows from 7:00 pm to 8:30pm. The theme for this year is Fire & Ice. All attendees and exhibitors should dress up to impress in vibrant reds, oranges and whites. RSVP is required in advance for both the FSPA Awards and the After Party by emailing [email protected]. RSVP as soon as possible!
The Friday Night Party for this year will take place at the ICEBAR on Friday, 23rd February from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. This evening will include delicious food, an Open Bar, a Cigar Rolling Station, and two Fire & Ice themed Rooms. This is the ideal place to network and have fun. Tickets are required for this private industry event. Tickets are available for $50 at registration or the FSPA booth or $60 at the entrance.
This year’s Expo will offer several ways to support the Florida Swims Foundation (FSPA’s charitable arm):
“Swim For Life License Plate Visit Florida Swims Foundation Booth #1009 and preorder the exclusive license plate “Swim For Life”, which funds swimming lessons for children throughout the state of Florida.
Scholarship Walk – Support student scholarship funding while you stroll around the Expo Hall. Visit the Florida Swims Foundation Booth #1009 to pick up a Stamp Card and visit participating Exhibitor-Sponsor booths. You can enter to win daily prizes by returning your card at the booth. The event is free to attend, but a $25 donation will get you a Scholarship Stride commemorative t-shirt. The proceeds will benefit the Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Fund which offers educational scholarships to children of FSPA members. The event is held in memory of Brian Kelly, former FSPA president.
Official host hotels include the Hyatt Regency Orlando Convention Center, Rosen Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Convention Center. The hotels are all within walking distance from the Exhibit Hall, and offer special rates to attendees. Hyatt Regency is currently unavailable for the Expo. The remaining host hotels are encouraging guests to book as soon as they can.
Registration for the is now open.
Schedule:
Tuesday, February 21
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Specialty Education Courses . (See website for details)
Thursday, 22 February
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Education Courses
8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Specialized Education – LP Gas University, Genesis University, Watershape University
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
FSPA Awards at Rosen Plaza Hotel
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
FSPA After Party at 3Nine Hotel
Friday 23 February
8:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Courses of Education
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony – foyer outside the Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open – West Hall
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Learning Labs
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Friday Night Party Ice Bar
Saturday February 24 HTML0
8:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Education Courses
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open – West Hall
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learning Labs
