Education

Education for the 2026 Show is now LIVE! All classes except for Poolside Tech Training, require an education pass. One pass per attendee allows access to all courses.  As the show approaches, registered attendees will receive an email to select the courses they plan to attend. This helps us provide instructors with accurate attendance estimates.

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2026 Education Schedule

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Monday, January 12 & Tuesday, January 13​


INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL UNIVERSITY  
at the 2026 Mid America Show 
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Wednesday, January 14 & Thursday, January 15

MANUFACTURER TRAINING 
Poolside Tech’s “The Attendant”

Free to current and prospective customers!


8:00-8:50am both days
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:00am-10:30am Courses

GENERAL POOL & SPA HEATING

Rocco Russo, Fluidra

AUTOMATION & CONTROLLERS
Scott Parker, Pentair Trainer
WATER CHEMISTRY, THE BASICS        
Paul Gillio, Solenis
PROPER INGROUND SPA JET HYDRAULIC DESIGN IN A VARIABLE SPEED WORLD
Scott Roodbergen, Waterway Plastics

Liner Measurements: From Tech to Pro
John Vowels, Tara Liners and Outdoor Products

VIDEO FIRST: HOW TO DRIVE SALES & SCALE TRUST IN A VISUAL-FIRST WORLD
Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer

SWIMMING POOL LEAK DETECTION: COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR IDENTIFICATION AND REPAIR
Darren Merlob, LeakTronics

HOW TO SERVICE AUTO-COVERS & MAKE MONEY DOING IT!
Joe Keyes, Coverstar Central

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:45am-12:15 pm Courses

EFFICIENT INSTALLATION & OPERATION OF SMALL FOOTPRINT GAS POOLS
Brian Miller, Raypak
HOT WATER CHEMISTRY
Paul Gillio, Solenis
SANITATION VS OXIDATION & HOW WE OVERTASK CHLORINE 301
 Melissa Bushey, API
WEB CONNECTED DEVICES
Rocco Russo, Fluidra

MODERN LIGHTING: BOOSTING PROFITS IN NEW BUILDS AND SERVICE 
Pal Lighting

SELLING, MEASURING AND INSTALLING VINYL LINERS
Marc Cornely, Merlin Industries

IF3 VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS (ENGLISH)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Trainer

WHERE AND HOW TO ADVERTISE YOUR POOL & SPA STORE
Scott Reynolds, The Get Smart Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00am-10:30 am Courses

INTERMEDIATE WATER CHEMISTRY
Paul Gillios, Solenis

Note: this class is 9:00am-12noon

STAINS AREN’T NORMAL; MASTERING POOL STAIN IDENTIFICATION, PREVENTION AND REMOVAL
Pete Kur, Jack’s Magic

FROM REFERRAL TO REVENUE:MARKETING & SALES GAME CHANGES EVERY POOL & SPA BUSINESS NEEDS IN 2026
 Pam Vinje, Small Screen Producer

BUILDING BETTER FIBERGLASS POOLS: REAL-WORLD PRACTICES FOR FEWER CALLBACKS & HAPPIER HOMEOWNERS
Jonathon Davis, Thursday Pools

CHLORAMINES:
HOW TO TEST & PREVENT
Orenda

ELECTRICITY
Scott Parker, Pentair Trainer

INTELICENTER POOL AUTOMATION(EN ESPANOL)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair

Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:45am-12:15 pm Courses

INTERMEDIATE WATER CHEMISTRY CONTINUED
Paul Gillios, Solenis

Note: this class is 9:00am-12noon

LATHAM MEASURES
Latham Trainers

HEAT PUMP POOL HEATERS: DEMYSTIFIED & SIMPLIFIED  
Brian Miller, Raypak

INCREASING PROFITS & WATER CARE EXPERTISE THROUGH SPECIALITY CHEMICALS
Steve Arb, NC Brands

Just added! Artificial Intelligence for Pool & Spa Business: Practical Applications for Sales, Marketing, and Operations
Phillip Beckermann, IMP Digital

DEVELOPING A 12 MONTH MARKETINGN PLAN FOR FOR A SEASONAL BUSINESS Scott Reynolds, The Get Smart Group

HYDRAULICS
Scott Parker, Pentair Trainer

Just added! Breaking the Habit: Rethinking Stabilizer/CYA in Modern Pool Care  Chris Marcano, ReThink Pool Care

IF3 VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS (EN ESPANOL)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair