Full Schedule

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Registration

General Events

6:45 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Registration

Location: Hall B Registration Hall and Hall C Lobby

General Events

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Keynote: Building Globally, Designing Locally - How Materiality Empowers Spirit of Place

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Keynote Presenter: – Oppenheim Architecture + Design

Materials & Trends

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Life on the Edge: Profiles as Professional Transitions, Edge Protection, and Finishes.

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – Schluter

Installation & Fabrication

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Galvanize Women's Lounge

Location: GWCC B/C, B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Welcome to Wellness

Location: B206

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessWomen's Lounge

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Women in Tile Meet Up (and Raffle Prizes!)

Location: GWCC B/C, B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Women's Reception with WoFB

Location: B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

A New Harmony: The Future of Color and Design Trends

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Presenter: – Pantone Color Institute and the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training

Materials & Trends

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

State of the Stone Industry

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – The Natural Stone Institute

Panelist: – Quality Marble & Granite

Panelist: – Stone Interiors

Panelist: – Cutting Edge Countertops

Installation & Fabrication

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Honing Marble Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

SPEEDlabel, SPEEDfolder, SPEEDcad, SPEEDtemplate Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Schluter Systems Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Stain Removal Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Fabrication Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Fabrication Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Alpha Tools Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Sinkits Sink Clip Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Fabrication Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Surface Polishing Marble Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTEF - CTI & ACT Training & Education

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

CTI Module Walkthrough

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ACT LFT Presentation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ACT GPTP Demonstration

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

CTI Orientation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Artisan Showcase

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7259

Artisan Showcase

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

From Tile Setter to Artist: A Creative Transition

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Interviewer: – Heritage Marble & Tile and Tile Inspection Services

Interviewee:

Materials & TrendsInstallation & FabricationArtisan Showcase

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Will the Real Encaustic Tile Please Rise

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Artisan Showcase

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Dazed & Glazed: Color @ Coverings

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – Dazed and Glazed

Artisan ShowcaseMaterials & Trends

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Distributor Lounge

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Earth Day Activation: Clean the World Hygiene Kit Building

Location: Hall B, Booth 1017

NetworkingSustainability

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall B and Hall C

General Events

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Installation Innovation Stage

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM EDT

Silica Safety & Awareness - Is This Still a Thing? Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM EDT

Complementary Accessories for Perfect Floor Finishes & Wall Installations Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

The Future of Grouting Technology & the New ANSI Premix Grout Standard Presented by Custom Building Products

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM EDT

Brain Drain - A Discussion on the Flexibility of Installation Methods & Product Features of the Noble FreeStyle Linear Drain Presented by Noble Co.

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:50 AM – 12:10 PM EDT

No More Acid Etching on Natural Stone & Tile Presented by Coval

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:10 PM – 12:40 PM EDT

High Performance Liquid Applied Waterproofing Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:40 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

The Future of Grouting Technology & the New ANSI Premix Grout Standard Presented by Custom Building Products

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

NEW, Must-See System Solutions Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Crack Prevention for Tile Floors Presented by Sika

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ARDEX Exterior Systems…for the Most Demanding Environments Presented by ARDEX

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Building on Legacy - Next Generation Tile & Stone Adhesives Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Diamond Tools - Proper Selection for Performance & Safe Use Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

PROVA: Any Shower. Any Size. Any Time. Saddle Up with the Cowboy & the Canuck for a Complete Play-by-Play on Flexibility! Presented by PROVA by M-D PRO

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Premium Stain Removal & Protection for Tough Commercial Surfaces & Sensitive Materials Presented by FILA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:20 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

Dust Management - Equipment for Working Cleanly and Safely Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Outdoor Oasis

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM EDT

Intro to Mind Fitness

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

The Brilliance of Breathwork

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Essential Information About Hard Surfaces for Outdoor Living

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation & FabricationOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Stage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Installation & FabricationFabricator Stage

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Perspectives in Benchmarking

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

Why Diversify and the Challenges Associated with It

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Presenter: – Stone Grid LLC

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Investigate What Leading Shops Are Doing with Technology While Preparing for Cyber Attacks

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – Stone Grid LLC

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

What Is Your Business Worth? What Could It Be Worth with Proper Preparation for Acquisition? Part 1

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Developing an Effective Team to Drive Production

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Valley View Granite

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Building Your Fabricator Process: Creating Measurements that Ensure Efficiency and Growth

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Valley View Granite

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Rework Reduction 101: Streamlining Installation Efficiency

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Malisani Inc.

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Silica Safety in 2024

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Contractor Tour

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

ToursInstallation & Fabrication

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Global Tile Trends 2024

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – Alena Capra Designs

Panelist: – Tile of Spain USA | Crest Craftsmen

Panelist: – Ceramics of Italy

Panelist: – Tile Council of North America | Why Tile

Materials & Trends

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Small Contractor Success Stories: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – National Tile Contractors Association

Panelist: – Crest Tile and Mosaic Inc.

Panelist: – Paragon Tile

Panelist: – JSG Tile and Stone LLC

Panelist: – Vassallo Tile & Stone Inc.

Workforce & Profits

11:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Trends & Solutions Stage Sponsored by Empirestone

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Trends & Solutions Stage

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Simplifying Business Operations: A Unified Software Platform Solution

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – ERPIZO

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Introducing MeasureSquare Stone & Tile

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – MeasureSquare

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Rich Colors, Bold Designs: Embrace Blue & Green hues that bring a sense of adventure, energy, and glamour.

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Merola Tile Distributors of America (SomerTile)

Trends & Solutions Stage

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Trends in Surfaces - The Return of Terrazzo, Hot or Not?"

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Rep Methods

Trends & Solutions Stage

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Unveiling the Future of Marble Protection: MORE AntiEtch® - Where Beauty Meets Durability!

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – MORE Surface Care

Trends & Solutions Stage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Specifying Glass Tile for Pools - Fact vs Fiction

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Island Stone

Trends & Solutions Stage

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Dimension Stone on the Path to Digitalization

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – SOLANCIS

Trends & Solutions Stage

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Empirestone Vietnam - Top Quartz Manufacturer

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Empirestone

Trends & Solutions Stage

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

A Faster & Cleaner Way with Techniseal's System for Porcelain Pavers

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Techniseal

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Podcast Studio

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Podcast Studio

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Flourish in Flooring by WoFB Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Women of the Flooring Business

Podcast Studio

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Because It's Tile Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Ceramic Tile Distributors Association

Guest: – Quantify North America Inc.

Guest: – JengAI

Podcast Studio

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Stone World Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – BNP Media

Podcast Studio

12:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Coverings Beer Garden

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

How to Intelligently Penetrate the Affluent and Luxury Markets

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights

Workforce & ProfitsTimeless Luxury

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Tile Industry Insights: Deciphering Embodied Carbon and Green Architecture and Design

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – Tile Council of North America

Panelist: – U.S. Green Building Council

Panelist: – Schluter Systems North America

Panelist: – WAP Sustainability

Materials & TrendsSustainabilityHealth & Wellness

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Nurturing Well-Being: Exploring What's Next in Healthy Building

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – Architectural Record/BNP Media

Panelist: – mindful MATERIALS

Panelist: – Healthy Materials Lab

Panelist: – Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes

Materials & TrendsHealth & Wellness

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Young Professionals Panel: 10 Things I Wish I Knew

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Moderator: – Alena Capra Designs

Panelist: – Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration

Panelist: – Virginia Tile

Panelist: – DWS Tile

NetworkingOutdoor Oasis

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Beer/Happy Hour at the SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

Installation & FabricationNetworking

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

CTDA & TCNA Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 7536

Networking

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Installation & FabricationNetworkingFabricator Stage

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

2024 Rock Star Awards Ceremony & 10th Anniversary Celebration

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor Oasis

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Networking

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

CTDA Supplier of the Year Award

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Networking

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Matzah & Mortar: Passover Meet & Greet

Location: C206

Networking

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTEF - CTI & ACT Training & Education

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

7:09 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

CTI Test

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ACT Membranes Presentation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ACT GPTP Demonstration

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTI Evaluation/Orientation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

7:15 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Registration

Location: Hall B Registration Hall and Hall C Lobby

General Events

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Economic Forecast: The State of the Tile Market

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – National Tile Contractors Association

Panelist: – Laticrete

Panelist: – Joseph Lundgren Consulting

Panelist: – Marketing Insights, LLC

Workforce & ProfitsInstallation & Fabrication

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Natural Stone Trends: Utilizing Natural Stones in Interior Applications

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – Quality Marble & Granite

Panelist: – Vermont Quarries Corp.

Panelist: – Temmer

Materials & Trends

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Galvanize Women's Lounge

Location: GWCC B/C, B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM EDT

Passion Projects & Power Breakfast

Location: B206

Presenter: – Allison Eden Studios

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessWomen's Lounge

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Experts in Networking: Break Free: Build a Better Reach through Networking

Location: B206

Moderator: – Rep Methods

Panelist: – Julee Ireland LLC|Home Renovation School

Panelist: – Women of the Flooring Business

Panelist: – Women of the Floorcovering Industry

Panelist: – Coastal Countertops

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Happy Hour in the Women's Lounge with Women in the Floorcovering Industry

Location: B206

Panelist: – MSI

Panelist: – Floor Trends & Installation

Panelist: – Floor Covering Weekly

Panelist: – Louisville Tile

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Partner Education: Green Builder Media Housing 2.0 Workshop

Location: B315

Speaker:

Partner EducationSustainability

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Decoding the Why: Overcoming Hesitancy and Embracing AI for Competitive Advantage

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – Laticrete

Presenter: – Laticrete International

Workforce & Profits

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Empowering Designers and Specifiers: Tackling Tile Installation Challenges and Embracing Cutting-Edge Materials

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – National Tile Contractors Association

Panelist: – Visalia Ceramic Tile

Panelist: – Lusso Porcelain & Design

Panelist: – TVS

Materials & TrendsInstallation & Fabrication

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

No Lift Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Poseidon Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Surface Polishing Porcelain Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Laser Products Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Surface Polishing Granite Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

BACA Systems Presentation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Alpha Tools Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Drop Miter Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Surface Polishing Quartz Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Artisan Showcase

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7259

Artisan Showcase

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) Training: What's All the Excitement About?

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Moderator: – Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works

Moderator: – Crest Tile and Mosaic Inc.

Panelist: – Vassallo Tile & Stone Inc.

Panelist: – Paragon Tile

Panelist: – Art by Tile

Panelist: – Snowbee Custom Tile

Panelist: – Kavajecz Tile

Panelist: – Sticks and Stones Flooring and Tile

Materials & TrendsInstallation & FabricationArtisan Showcase

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Will the Real Encaustic Tile Please Rise

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Artisan Showcase

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Dazed & Glazed: Color @ Coverings

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – Dazed and Glazed

Artisan ShowcaseMaterials & Trends

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Distributor Lounge

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall B and Hall C

General Events

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Installation Innovation Stage

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM EDT

PROVA: Any Shower. Any Size. Any Time. Saddle Up with the Cowboy & the Canuck for a Complete Play-by-Play on Flexibility! Presented by PROVA by M-D PRO

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM EDT

High Performance Grout Solutions Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM EDT

Pedestal Systems for Raised Floor Applications Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM EDT

Handles for Tile - Tools to Hold & Set Tiles While Saving Our Hands, Fingers & Backs Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:10 PM – 12:40 PM EDT

ARDEX TLT Shower Systems - Fast, Easy & Water Tight! Presented by ARDEX

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:40 PM – 1:10 PM EDT

Next Generation Substrate Prep & Leveling Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Brain Drain - A Discussion on the Flexibility of Installation Methods & Product Features of the Noble FreeStyle Linear Drain Presented by Noble Co.

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM EDT

The Future of Grouting Technology & the New ANSI Premix Grout Standard Presented by Custom Building Products

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:50 PM – 2:10 PM EDT

New from QEP

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM EDT

wedi Fundo Curbless Shower with Off-Center Fundo Click & Seal Drain Presented by wedi Corp

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:40 PM – 3:10 PM EDT

ARDEX Exterior Systems…for the Most Demanding Environments Presented by ARDEX

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:10 PM – 3:40 PM EDT

Waterproofing & Vapor Management Presented by Sika

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:40 PM – 4:10 PM EDT

NEW, Must-See System Solutions Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:10 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

Job Site Awareness & Safety Plans for Tile Contractors & Installers Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

New Product Showcase Presented by Schluter Systems

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

5:00 PM – 5:20 PM EDT

New Product Showcase Presented by Schluter Systems

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Outdoor Oasis

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

The Path to Mindful Leadership

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Laticrete

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Essential Information About Hard Surfaces for Outdoor Living

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation & FabricationOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Resilience, Grit & the Gifts of Failure

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Happy Hour and Giveaways

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor Oasis

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Stage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Stone Identification/Characteristics

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – MB Stone Care

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

Quartzite Revisited

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Stone Treat LLC

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Porcelain Practicalities

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Caesarstone Porcelain

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Perspectives in Benchmarking

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Why Diversify and the Challenges Associated with It

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Presenter: – Stone Grid LLC

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Investigate What Leading Shops Are Doing with Technology While Preparing for Cyber Attacks

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – Stone Grid LLC

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

What Is Your Business Worth? What Could It Be Worth with Proper Preparation for Acquisition? Part 2

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Rockheads Group

Presenter: – The Fabricators Coach

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Fabricator Forum

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Moderator: – Valley View Granite

Panelist: – Creekside Granite

Panelist: – Now1 LLC

Panelist: – Carolina Custom Surfaces

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Podcast Studio

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Podcast Studio

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

The Fabricators Coach Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – The Fabricators Coach

Podcast Studio

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Content to Clicks! - Digital Marketing Today!

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – TILEBAR

Host: – TileBar

Podcast Studio

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Stone World Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – BNP Media

Podcast Studio

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

In the Van with Corbin Tile Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Corbin Tile Co.

Podcast Studio

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EDT

FLOORTalk Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – FLOOR Trends & Installation

Podcast Studio

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Contractor Tour

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

ToursInstallation & Fabrication

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Navigating the World of Pre-Mixed Grout Standards and Performance

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Presenter: – CUSTOM Building Products

Installation & FabricationMaterials & Trends

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Tech Tiles: Navigating the Future of Technology and AI

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – Quantify North America Inc.

Presenter: – JengAI

Workforce & Profits

11:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Trends & Solutions Stage Sponsored by Empirestone

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Trends & Solutions Stage

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Revolutionizing Payment Processing in the Flooring Industry: A Cost-Effective Solution

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – ERPIZO

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Empirestone Vietnam - Top Quartz Manufacturer

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Empirestone

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Customize Your Software

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – American Business Software, Inc.

Trends & Solutions Stage

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

End Unwanted Callbacks

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Merkrete

Trends & Solutions Stage

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Extruded Porcelanico Solutions for Swimming Pools

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Gresmanc Internacional S.L.

Trends & Solutions Stage

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

New Technologies in Shower Assemblies

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Profilitec Corporation

Trends & Solutions Stage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Timeless Appeal and Artisanal Beauty: Traditional Terracotta-inspired tiles evoke the warmth and charm of Mediterranean styles and are trending today as they have been for generations.

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Merola Tile Distributors of America (SomerTile)

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Coverings Beer Garden

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Managing a Family Business

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – Malisani Inc.

Panelist: – Stone Interiors

Panelist: – Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration

Panelist: – Valley View Granite

Workforce & Profits

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Installation Tour: Behind the Scenes of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta’s Large-Scale Tile Installation

Location: Building C, Level 2

Tour Leader: – David Allen Company

Materials & TrendsInstallation & FabricationTours

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Tile Essentials 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Specifiers and Retail Sales Professionals

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Presenter: – Tile of Spain USA | Crest Craftsmen

Presenter: – Alena Capra Designs

Presenter: – International Masonry Institute

Materials & Trends

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Design Tour: Behind the Scenes of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta’s Large-Scale Tile Installation

Location: Building C, Level 2

Tour Leader: – David Allen Company

Tour Leader: – Gensler

Materials & TrendsInstallation & FabricationTours

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Beer & Wine

Location: Hall C, Booth 7048

Networking

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Beer

Location: Hall C, Booth 6545

Networking

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

2024 Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards Ceremony & Reception

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Beer & Wine

Location: Hall C, Booth 7048

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Beer & Wine

Location: Hall C, Booth 7837

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Happy Hour

Location: Hall B/C Connector, Booths 37104/38104

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Beer/Happy Hour at the SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

Installation & FabricationNetworking

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Installation & FabricationNetworkingFabricator Stage

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTEF - CTI & ACT Training & Education

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

7:09 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

CTI Test

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ACT B421C Presentation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ACT GPTP Demonstration

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTI Evaluation

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

7:15 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Registration

Location: Hall B Registration Hall and Hall C Lobby

General Events

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Business Succession and Estate Planning: Protecting and Assuring the Successful Continuation of Your Business While Preparing for Tax Law Shift and Addressing Labor Force Challenges

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – Resnick Succession Group

Workforce & Profits

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Mastering Outdoor Design and Installations with Tile: From Chilly Nights to Scorching Summers

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – Atlanta Magazine's HOME

Panelist: – Lorax Design Group

Panelist: – Heritage Marble & Tile and Tile Inspection Services

Panelist: – GACA Group and Neuse Tile Service

Panelist: – Randy Angell Designs

Panelist: – GB IV Designs

Materials & TrendsInstallation & FabricationOutdoor Spaces

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Building Resilience for Health

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Presenter: – Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes

Presenter: – American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Materials & TrendsSustainabilityHealth & Wellness

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Women Talking 2024

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – TileLetter, TileLetter ARTISAN and TileLetter.com

Panelist: – Mercury Mosaics

Panelist: – Nico Tati Designs

Panelist: – Louisville Tile

Panelist: – Mosaix Tile Installation

Panelist: – Syverson Tile & Stone, Inc.

Workforce & Profits

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Galvanize Women's Lounge

Location: GWCC B/C, B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Work/Life Balance: Women in Stone Live Chat

Location: B206

Health & WellnessWomen's Lounge

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Happy Hour in the Women's Lounge

Location: B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM EDT

Happy Hour Event - Women's Wellness

Location: B206

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Presenter: – Laticrete

Health & WellnessWomen's Lounge

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Distributor Lounge

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

No Lift Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Honing Marble Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Taglio Software Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Schluter Systems Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Sealing Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Burkhardt - Loffler Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Alpha Tools Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Sinkits Sink Clip Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Seam Setting Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Stain Removal Demo

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Artisan Showcase

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7259

Artisan Showcase

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Henry Mercer's Early 1900 Handmade Encaustic Tiles

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – The TileWorks of Buck County

Artisan ShowcaseMaterials & Trends

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Henry Mercer's Early 1900 Handmade Encaustic Tiles

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – The TileWorks of Buck County

Artisan ShowcaseMaterials & Trends

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Henry Mercer's Early 1900 Handmade Encaustic Tiles

Location: Hall C, Booth 7259

Presenter: – The TileWorks of Buck County

Artisan ShowcaseMaterials & Trends

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall B and Hall C

General Events

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Installation Innovation Stage

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM EDT

NEW, Must-See System Solutions Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM EDT

Lightweight Materials - Less Weight Can Save Time & Backs Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM EDT

ARDEX TLT Shower Systems - Fast, Easy & Water Tight! Presented by ARDEX

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM EDT

High Performance Liquid Applied Waterproofing Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:10 PM – 12:40 PM EDT

Testing on Tap: A Pint-Sized Guide to IPA Laboratories Presented by IPA Laboratories

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:40 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

The Future of Grouting Technology & the New ANSI Premix Grout Standard Presented by Custom Building Products

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

wedi Fundo Curbless Shower with Off-Center Fundo Click & Seal Drain Presented by wedi Corp

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Profiles - Methods & Tools for Safe, Accurate Cutting & Installation of Profile & Trim Systems for Tile Installations Presented by NTCA

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Super Demo - Complementary Accessories for Perfect Floor Finishes & Wall Installations; NEW, Must-See System Solutions; & Pedestal Systems for Raised Floor Applications Presented by MAPEI

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM EDT

The Future of Grouting Technology & the New ANSI Premix Grout Standard Presented by Custom Building Products

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:50 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

High Performance Grout Solutions Presented by LATICRETE

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:20 PM – 3:40 PM EDT

New Product Showcase Presented by Schluter Systems

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

New Product Showcase Presented by Schluter Systems

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

ARDEX Exterior Systems...for the Most Demanding Environments Presented by ARDEX

Location: Hall C, Booth 7863

Installation Innovation StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Outdoor Oasis

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Wisdom on Tap: The Art of Thriving

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Mindfulness in Real Life

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – Vallefuoco Contractors

Presenter: – Laticrete

Health & WellnessOutdoor Oasis

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Essential Information About Hard Surfaces for Outdoor Living

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

Presenter: – National Tile Contractors Association

Installation & FabricationOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Happy Hour and Giveaways

Location: Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor Oasis

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Stage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Developing an Effective Team to Drive Production

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Valley View Granite

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

Building Your Fabricator Process: Creating Measurements that Ensure Efficiency and Growth

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Valley View Granite

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Rework Reduction 101: Streamlining Installation Efficiency

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Malisani Inc.

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Silica Safety in 2024

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Stone Identification/Characteristics

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – MB Stone Care

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Quartzite Revisited

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Stone Treat LLC

Presenter: – Natural Stone Institute

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Porcelain Practicalities

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – Caesarstone Porcelain

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Showstoppers and Unique Applications

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Presenter: – DuPont

Fabricator StageInstallation & Fabrication

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Podcast Studio

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Podcast Studio

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EDT

The CEO Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Oceanside Glasstile

Podcast Studio

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Behind the Surface Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – ISFA

Podcast Studio

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Kandrac & Kole Interior Design

Guest: – Tile of Spain USA | Crest Craftsmen

Guest: – Prosource Marietta

Podcast Studio

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

The Fab Lab Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host:

Podcast Studio

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Contractor Tour

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

ToursInstallation & Fabrication

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Reducing Embodied Carbon with Natural Stone

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – Natural Stone Institute

Panelist: – Dee Brown Inc.

Panelist: – Polycor

Panelist: – Picco Engineering Limited

Materials & TrendsSustainabilityHealth & Wellness

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Workplace Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Presenter: – Mental Health Resources LLC

Workforce & Profits

11:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

Trends & Solutions Stage Sponsored by Empirestone

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Trends & Solutions Stage

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM EDT

The Future of Installation: Recruiting a New Generation to Tackle Tomorrow's Challenges

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Moderator: – Floor Covering Education Foundation

Panelist: – Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Panelist: – CC Owen Tile Co., Inc.

Panelist: – Metcalf Advisory Services LLC

Panelist: – Central Alabama Flooring

Panelist: – Shaw Industries

Trends & Solutions Stage

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Staying Ahead of the Design Curve with Digital Templating Using the Proliner and Prodim's Factory Software

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Prodim USA

Trends & Solutions Stage

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Fun, Playful, relaxing: Experience nature inside with adorable animals, versatile wood and stone looks, and serene floral garden prints.

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Merola Tile Distributors of America (SomerTile)

Trends & Solutions Stage

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Empirestone Vietnam - Top Quartz Manufacturer

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Empirestone

Trends & Solutions Stage

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

An Introduction to Neuroaesthetics: Unraveling Aesthetic Experiences through Neuroscience

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Kleber & Associates

Trends & Solutions Stage

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Focus Your Continuous Improvement Efforts to Eliminate Chaos and Drive the Profitability of Your Business

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Synchronous Solutions

Trends & Solutions Stage

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Trends in Surfaces- Fluting & Textures & Where do I Begin?

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Presenter: – Rep Methods

Trends & Solutions Stage

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EDT

FLOORTalk Podcast

Location: Hall B, Level B2 Concourse

Host: – Floor Trends & Installation

Podcast Studio

12:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Coverings Beer Garden

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Realities of Working with Tile in Custom Home Projects - Sponsored by Custom Builder, Pro Remodeler, and Pro Builder magazines

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Moderator: – Pro Remodeler

Panelist: – Cox Tile

Panelist: – Columbia River Tile & Stone, Inc.

Panelist: – NEWLOOK Design | Build + Development

Panelist: – Integro Builders

Installation & FabricationMaterials & TrendsTimeless Luxury

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

The Path Forward: The Future of Commercial Tile Contracting

Location: GWCC B/C, B308

Moderator: – President, Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile Company

Panelist: – David Allen Company

Panelist: – CC Owen Tile Co., Inc.

Panelist: – T.H. Winston Company, Inc.

Panelist: – Grazzini Brothers & Company

Workforce & ProfitsInstallation & Fabrication

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

TCNA Doghouse Donation Ceremony

Location: Hall C, Booth 7536

Networking

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Beer

Location: Hall C, Booth 6545

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Exhibitor-Sponsored Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 2533

Networking

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Beer/Happy Hour at the SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

Installation & FabricationNetworking

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Fabricator Happy Hour

Location: Hall C, Booth 6209

Installation & FabricationNetworkingFabricator Stage

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

NTCA and TCNA Awards Presentation & Reception

Location: GWCC B/C, B312

Networking

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 30 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

7:45 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (every 15-20 Minutes)

Location: Hall B and Hall C Entrances

General Events

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Galvanize Women's Lounge

Location: GWCC B/C, B206

NetworkingWomen's Lounge

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Registration

Location: Hall B Registration Hall and Hall C Lobby

General Events

10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT

SFA Cage

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Edge Polishing Competition

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Chip Repair Competition

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Surface Polishing Competition

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Seam Setting Competition

Location: Hall C, Booth 6161

SFA Cage

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Artisan Showcase

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7259

Artisan Showcase

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Distributor Lounge

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: Hall B and Hall C

General Events

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Outdoor Oasis

Location: GWCC B/C, Hall C, Booth 7006

NetworkingOutdoor SpacesOutdoor Oasis

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

CTEF - CTI & ACT Training & Education

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ACT GPTP Walk Through

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

CTI Module Walkthrough

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

ACT Program Q&A

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

CTI Program Q&A

Location: Hall C, Booth 6505

CTEF

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Coverings Beer Garden

Location: Hall B, Booth 1405

Networking