National Plasterers Council Annual Conference, Feb. 18-20, 2026

Trade Shows & Education

November 17, 2025

The National Plasterer's Council invites you to attend the 37th Annual National Plasterer's Council Conference beginning February 18-20, 2026. The event will be held at: WESTIN ANAHEIM RESORT ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Schedule of Events

**Additional cost and registration required

Tuesday, February 17

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	PHTA Genesis Class ** and Breakfast/Lunch
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
7:00 a.m. – Noon	Committee Breakfast & Meetings
Noon – 1:00 p.m.	Committee/Board Lunch
Noon – 1:00 p.m.	Executive Committee
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Chairman’s Reception (by invitation only)

Wednesday, February 18

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Registration
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	PHTA Genesis Class** and Breakfast/Lunch
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Start-Up Certification Class** and Breakfast/Lunch
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Start-Up Certification Class (SPANISH)** and Breakfast/Lunch
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Golf Outing ** 7:45 a.m. departure from hotel for 9:00 a.m. tee time
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Tap Into Brewheim Tasting & Lunch ** 10:30 a.m. departure from hotel
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Conversation Station Set-Up
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Women of the NPC Meeting
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	New Member Reception
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Opening Reception

Thursday, February 19

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:35 p.m.	Breakfast/Auction
24 Hours	Silent Auction
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Conversation Stations
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.	Educational Tracks
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Morning Break
10:00a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Educational Tracks
11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Lunch/Auction
1:30 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.	Educational Tracks
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	Afternoon Break

Friday, February 20

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.	Breakfast/Auction
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Silent Auction
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Conversation Stations
8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Educational Tracks
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Lunch/Auction
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Educational Tracks
1:45 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.	Afternoon Break
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.	Educational Tracks
3:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.	Exhibitor Reception

Thursday, February 19

Education Opportunities

Track 1

Sales & Marketing 101	8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Break	9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Plaster Logistics	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Surface Prep	1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Open Forum	3:35 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Track 2 — Español

Cemento, Agregados Y Aditivos: Una Guia Para Mezcla de Recubrimiento de Piscina Exitosa	8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Break	9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Comprension de Tintas de Recubrimientos de Piscina	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Preparación de la Superficie Para la Instalación Del Acabado De la Picscina	1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Track 3

Pool Tile: the Good, The Bad and the Ugly	8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Break	9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
PL Cement Update 2026	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Common Plaster Problems & Solutions Next Gen	1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20

Track 1

Pool Plaster 101	8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Acid Wash	12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Break	1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start-Up and Maintenance Using the NPC Pro App	2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Track 2 — Español

NPC Start-Up Una Introduccion	8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Problemas Y Soluciones Comunes de Recubrimenintos De Piscina	12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Break	1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Recubrimientos De Piscina: Foro Abierto	2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Track 3

Remodel – Intermediate Level	8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Lunch & Auction	11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Waterproofing for Pool Finish & Tile Installation	12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Break	1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ask The Masters	2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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