POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)
The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey, California, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education, industry connections, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry.
Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry professionals while discovering products, equipment, and solutions for their businesses.
Event Details
Education
P.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry, equipment troubleshooting, business management, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field.
Exhibits & Industry Connections
Explore the exhibit floor, meet with manufacturers and suppliers, see products and equipment, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry.
Prizes
Attendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo.
Experience Monterey
Take advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, explore Fisherman’s Wharf, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast.
Golf Tournament
P.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach.
Avoid onsite registration and
travel recommendations
- Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Seattle.
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights.
accommodations
- Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.
- Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.
- Hotel Pacific — A boutique, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.
- Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions.
nearby attractions
- Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.
- Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants, shops, galleries, and ocean views.
- Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants, shops, whale-watching excursions, and views of Monterey Bay.
- 17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views, beaches, golf courses, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants, galleries, boutiques, architecture, and Carmel Beach.
- Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery, including Poppy Hills, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.
- Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay.