Service World Expo 2025 Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Service World Expo returned to Las Vegas Oct. 26–30, marking the event’s 10th anniversary. The annual event brings together professionals from HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, remodeling, pest control, and lawn care trades to learn, connect, and discover new solutions for business growth.

This year’s event featured many new products and services on display, covering technology and software, equipment and tools, workforce training, and finance solutions. Attendees explored live demonstrations of HVAC systems, diagnostic devices, energy-efficient equipment, and customer communication platforms, allowing contractors to directly evaluate solutions for efficiency and profitability.

Keynote presentations included Jade Simmons, an internationally recognized concert artist, former racecar driver Danika Patrick, and Josh Crouch and Tersh Blissett, co-founders of Trade Automation Pros, who provided actionable strategies on AI-driven marketing and operational automation. 

Educational sessions ranged from the importance of culture from Hobaica Services' Service Manager Chase Cottam to the latest Google SEO updates and how AI-driven algorithm updates, including Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE), is affecting local search visibility from Colleen Keyworth, vice president of sales and marketing at Online Access to and Matt Koop, vice president of training at The New Flat Rate, who offered best practices on making a good first impression and staying consistent with a proven sales process.

Networking and ongoing learning are essential for home services contractors to stay competitive and grow. Events like Service World Expo offer hands-on demonstrations, expert insights, and peer connections that improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and long-term profitability. Building relationships and staying informed are as crucial as technical skills for success in today’s trades industry.