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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
7:15 AM – 10:30 AM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
7:15 AM – 10:30 AM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
Location: North & South Entrances
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration
Location: S220, South Concourse & N220, North Concourse
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
Economic Outlook 2025: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Tile, Stone and Flooring Industry
Presenter:
Gene Marks, CPA
– The Marks Group PC
Presenter:
Joe Lundgren, BS, MBA
– Joseph Lundgren Consulting
Presenter:
Santo Torcivia
– Marketing Insights, LLC
Workforce & Profits
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
EDT
Mastering the Luxury Market: Strategies to Build and Dominate Your High-End Business
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
EDT
Mastering the Luxury Market: Strategies to Build and Dominate Your High-End Business
Presenter:
Christopher P. Ramey
– The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
Workforce & Profits
Timeless Luxury
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Galvanize Women's Lounge
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Galvanize Women's Lounge
Location: S222, Destination Lounge, South Concourse
Networking
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EDT
Facades+ Presented by The Architect's Newspaper
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EDT
Facades+ Presented by The Architect's Newspaper
Partner Education
Outdoor Spaces
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
Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Busienss Consolidation in the Tile and Stone Industry
Moderator:
Kemp Harr, BS - Journalism
– Floor Focus Magazine
Moderator:
Bart A. Bettiga, Coverings Board of Governors
– National Tile Contractors Association
Workforce & Profits
Installation & Fabrication
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
EDT
The Future of Luxury: Insights and Strategies from Industry Leaders
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
EDT
The Future of Luxury: Insights and Strategies from Industry Leaders
Moderator:
Christopher P. Ramey
– The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
Materials & Trends
Workforce & Profits
Timeless Luxury
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Artisan Showcase
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Artisan Showcase
Artisan Showcase
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Coverings Lounge
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Coverings Lounge
Location: Booth 4300
Networking
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Distributor Lounge
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Distributor Lounge
Networking
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: North & South Halls
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Installation Innovation Stage
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Installation Innovation Stage
Location: Booth 4038
Installation Innovation Stage
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)
Location: North & South Entrances
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Contractor Tour
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Contractor Tour
Location: Booth 4300
Tours
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Picture-Perfect Projects: Crafting Magazine-Worthy Exterior Living Spaces
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Picture-Perfect Projects: Crafting Magazine-Worthy Exterior Living Spaces
Presenter:
Kurt Kraisinger, PLA, LEED AP
– Lorax Design Group
Presenter:
Randy Angell
– Randy Angell Designs
Installation & Fabrication
Materials & Trends
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
The Basics of Marketing for Small Businesses
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
The Basics of Marketing for Small Businesses
Presenter:
Elena Grant
– National Tile Contractors Association
Installation & Fabrication
Workforce & Profits
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Trends & Solutions Stage @ Coverings Lounge
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Trends & Solutions Stage @ Coverings Lounge
Location: Booth 4300
Trends & Solutions Stage
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Boost Your Business: A Quick Guide to SEO and Marketing for Fabricators
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
EDT
Boost Your Business: A Quick Guide to SEO and Marketing for Fabricators
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Podcast Studio
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Podcast Studio
Location: South Hall Lobby
Podcast Studio
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
EDT
Geo-Targeted Marketing: Pinpointing Your Perfect Customer
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
EDT
Geo-Targeted Marketing: Pinpointing Your Perfect Customer
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
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
Making Waves: Case Studies in Pool Installations with Large-Format Gauged Procelain Tile
Presenter:
Bo Barnett
– GB IV Designs
Installation & Fabrication
Materials & Trends
Outdoor Spaces
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
EDT
Managing a Family Business
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
EDT
Managing a Family Business
Moderator:
Tony Malisani, NSI
– Malisani Inc.
Installation & Fabrication
Workforce & Profits
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
EDT
AI: Your Secret Weapon for Fabrication Success
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
EDT
AI: Your Secret Weapon for Fabrication Success
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
EDT
Navigating the Global Stone Market: A Deep Dive into Direct Marketing
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
EDT
Navigating the Global Stone Market: A Deep Dive into Direct Marketing
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
EDT
Navigating the Economic Landscape for Fabrication Business
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
EDT
Navigating the Economic Landscape for Fabrication Business
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Contractor Tour en Espanol
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Contractor Tour en Espanol
Location: Booth 4300
Tours
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovation Products from the Marketplace
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
EDT
Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovation Products from the Marketplace
Tour Leader:
Tony Malisani, NSI
– Malisani Inc.
Installation & Fabrication
Workforce & Profits
Tours
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EDT
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)
Location: North & South Entrances
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Happy Hour @ Fabricator Stage
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Happy Hour @ Fabricator Stage
Fabricator Stage
Networking
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Fabricators Forum
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
EDT
Fabricators Forum
Location: Booth 4594
Fabricator Stage
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Happy Hour and Giveaways @ Coverings Lounge
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Happy Hour and Giveaways @ Coverings Lounge
Location: Booth 4300
Networking
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards Ceremony & Reception
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
EDT
Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards Ceremony & Reception
Location: S222, Destination Lounge, South Concourse
Networking