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  • Monday, April 28, 2025
  • 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    UofCTS Presents: How to Be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep to Develop "Bullet Proof" Specifications and Get the Order
  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
  • 6:45 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    LEED Credits Using Natural Stone
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Porcelain Beyond the Floor: A Multifaceted Design Material
  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Galvanize Women's Lounge
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Color/Design Future Trends: Welcome Home
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Fostering Collaboration Between General Contractors and Tile Contractors for Project Success
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Artisan Showcase
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Coverings Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Distributor Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Installation Innovation Stage
  • 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Contractor Tour
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Decoding the How: Practical Steps and Case Studies in AI for the Tile and Stone Industry
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Global Tile Trends 2025
  • 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Trends & Solutions Stage @ Coverings Lounge
  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Navigating the Global Stone Market: A Deep Dive into Direct Marketing
  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Podcast Studio
  • 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM EDT
    Navigating the Economic Landscape for Fabrication Business
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    ABCs of Sustainability: Decoding the Key Terms, Acronyms, Standards, and How to Coordinate Sustainability Messaging
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    State of the Stone Industry
  • 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM EDT
    Diversifying Your Fabrication Business into Restoration
  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    A Master Class in Stone Restoration
  • 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
    Mastering Porcelain Fabrication: Trends, Challenges & Innovations
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Happy Hour @ Fabricator Stage
  • 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Safety First: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Your Workforce
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    2025 Rock Star Awards Ceremony @ Coverings Lounge
  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  • 7:15 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Economic Outlook 2025: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Tile, Stone and Flooring Industry
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Mastering the Luxury Market: Strategies to Build and Dominate Your High-End Business
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Galvanize Women's Lounge
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Facades+ Presented by The Architect's Newspaper
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Busienss Consolidation in the Tile and Stone Industry
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    The Future of Luxury: Insights and Strategies from Industry Leaders
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Artisan Showcase
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Coverings Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Distributor Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Installation Innovation Stage
  • 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Contractor Tour
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Picture-Perfect Projects: Crafting Magazine-Worthy Exterior Living Spaces
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    The Basics of Marketing for Small Businesses
  • 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Trends & Solutions Stage @ Coverings Lounge
  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boost Your Business: A Quick Guide to SEO and Marketing for Fabricators
  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Podcast Studio
  • 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM EDT
    Geo-Targeted Marketing: Pinpointing Your Perfect Customer
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Making Waves: Case Studies in Pool Installations with Large-Format Gauged Procelain Tile
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Managing a Family Business
  • 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM EDT
    AI: Your Secret Weapon for Fabrication Success
  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    Navigating the Global Stone Market: A Deep Dive into Direct Marketing
  • 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
    Navigating the Economic Landscape for Fabrication Business
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Contractor Tour en Espanol
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovation Products from the Marketplace
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Happy Hour @ Fabricator Stage
  • 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Fabricators Forum
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Happy Hour and Giveaways @ Coverings Lounge
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards Ceremony & Reception
  • Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • 7:15 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Be Well, Lead Well: Integrating Well-Being into Leadership
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Tile Industry Updates: Advancements in Standards and Reference Materials
  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Galvanize Women's Lounge
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Natural Stone Trends: Utilizing Natural Stone in Interior Applications
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Women Talking: The Shero's Journey 2025
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Distributor Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Artisan Showcase
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Coverings Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Installation Innovation Stage
  • 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Building Safe and Stylish Homes: The Role of Tile and Stone in Aging in Place
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Contractor Tour
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Global Inspirations: Case Studies in Gauged Porcelain Slab Design and Installation
  • 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Trends & Solutions Stage @ Coverings Lounge
  • 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM EDT
    Mastering Porcelain Fabrication: Trends, Challenges & Innovations
  • 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT
    A Master Class in Stone Restoration
  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Podcast Studio
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Designing for Well-Being: How Tile and Stone Align with Well-Being Standards
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Tile Sleuths: Unraveling the Mystery of Installation Failures
  • 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM EDT
    Diversifying Your Fabrication Business into Restoration
  • 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM EDT
    Geo-Targeted Marketing: Pinpointing Your Perfect Customer
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    AI: Your Secret Weapon for Fabrication Success
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
  • 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT
    Boost Your Business: A Quick Guide to SEO and Marketing for Fabricators
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Happy Hour @ Fabricator Stage
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Innovative Applications in Fabrication
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Happy Hour and Giveaways @ Coverings Lounge
  • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    NTCA Awards Event
  • Friday, May 2, 2025
  • 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15-20 Minutes)
  • 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Galvanize Women's Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Artisan Showcase
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Coverings Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Distributor Lounge
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall Open