(ARLINGTON, VA—October 2, 2018) Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has opened registration for its 2019 show. Coverings highlights the latest in tile & stone products from around the world and provides insights into industry trends with a wide range of exhibits and education, while facilitating quality connections through onsite networking events. Returning to the Orlando, Florida market, Coverings 2019 will be held April 9-12, at the Orange County Convention Center and is open to all industry professionals at no cost. Prospective attendees can register now at coverings.com/register.
Coverings 2019 will include more than 1,100 exhibitors from over 40 countries and feature the latest in innovations, trends, and live demonstrations. Attendees will have the chance to attend free education sessions, many offering CEUs, with planned topics including: project case studies, economic forecasts, industry trends, labor shortages and solutions, installation demos and cross-segment collaboration.
Programming caters to all tile and stone professionals, with insights relevant to architects and designers, builders and remodelers, contractors & installers, fabricators, retailers, and distributors.
“Coverings is proud to provide free access to top industry experts and products from around the globe,” comments Alena Capra, Coverings Industry Ambassador. “As we continue our annual showcase of the latest in tile & stone materials, installation techniques and design trends, we’re excited to welcome industry professionals of all backgrounds with robust new programming and product introductions.”
Attendees who commit in advance will receive notice of key programs, access to conference information, promotions and other exclusive opportunities. As Orlando is traditionally one of the show’s most popular markets, early registrants are also encouraged to look into accommodations and are offered discounted hotel stays through Coverings hotel partners at https://www.coverings.com/hotels/. You can find discounted airfare and attractions at https://www.coverings.com/travel/.
To learn more about Coverings, please visit coverings.com.
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Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States. It features exhibitors from over 40 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world.
The exposition serves as a valuable resource for continuing education for all segments of the industry, with more than 45 informative, accredited seminars and live demonstration sessions throughout the show, all free of charge. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifies, architectural and design professionals, builders and real estate developers, as well as journalists and bloggers who cover this vital and dynamic industry.
Sponsors of the show are The Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA), Tile of Spain/Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies, LLC.
Coverings 2019 takes place April 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. For more information, visit coverings.com or contact Taffy Events, Coverings Show Management, 703-539-5504.
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