A Preview of the Virtual 2020 PSP/Deck Expo

Here's what you can expect from the national trade show for pool, spa, deck professionals as it moves into uncharted territory.

By Linda G. Green

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. So it is that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pool | Spa | Patio/Deck Expo has morphed from an in-person show to a virtual event occurring Nov. 11-13, 2020.

Originally slated for Las Vegas, the event had been fine-tuned, with special safety procedures for attendees and show floor/seminar spaces falling into place. But as the health crisis deepened, it became clear that in-person trade shows weren’t going to be possible at this time.

So the 2020 PSP/Deck Expo now will be occurring online. The format may be different from in-person shows, but there’s still an emphasis on products, education, and networking. Organizers also note that this year’s PSP Expo is being held in collaboration with DeckExpo—hence the “new” name. Such co-locating of shows acknowledges the way backyard environments can encompass elements such as pools, spas, outdoor kitchens, decking, and more.