Hardscape North America 2026
Date: October 21-23, 2026
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY
NSI Booth: 28006 in the Natural Stone Pavilion
The Natural Stone Institute will be exhibiting at Hardscape North America, a tradeshow for hardscape contractors, dealers, and landscape professionals. Visit our booth to learn more about our latest resources.
- Grow a thriving business that employs workers safely, adopts innovative techniques, and forges meaningful relationships with peers throughout the industry.
- Access our educational materials that are easy to understand, flexible, and relevant.
- Be a part of our community. We offer natural stone professionals opportunities from all fields, backgrounds, and career levels a place to connect and collaborate on industry challenges, meet potential business partners, and contribute to the advancement of our industry.
- Tap into resources to connect with design professionals, encouraging preference for natural stone through technical resources, design inspiration and connections to qualified craftspeople.
Natural Stone Institute members receive registration discounts!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Wednesday, October 21
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Speakers: Reid Johnston (Rademann Stone), Dacia Woodworth (Natural Stone Institute)
With so many building materials on the market today, what makes natural stone a preferred material for exterior applications? During this session, we will discuss outdoor living spaces including kitchens, water features, fireplaces, seating and more. Explore the journey from the quarry to the final stone placement.
Thursday, October 22
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Speakers: Dan Pfannenstein (Coldspring), Tom Kirk (Romex)
For thousands of years, stone has been used to craft landscapes of enduring beauty. As project performance demands, applications, and complexity increase, consideration must be given to ensure the longevity of stone installations. This session reviews the key factors, best practices, and innovative methods that contribute to the durability and aesthetic appeal of natural stone
