Coverings Stages: Where Innovation Takes Center Stage
Learn From The Pros
Experience the industry’s most dynamic moments at the stages on the Coverings show floor. In 2026, our stages will showcase an exciting lineup of educational opportunities—from expert Q&A panels and live demonstrations to hands-on interactive sessions—all included with your registration.
Discover live “how-to” classes, emerging trends, practical solutions, and cutting-edge content that highlights the latest innovations in tile and stone products, installation techniques, and business strategies.
Installation Innovation Stage
Get hands on and dive into the details! These live demonstrations allow attendees to see exactly how to install a wide variety of new products and learn techniques to make tile and stone installation more successful. Visit each day and learn from the pros about new materials, industry standards, methods, and best practices for delivering superior tile installation. One of the most popular features at Coverings, demonstrations will be delivered by NTCA staff and TCNA members.
Fabricator Stage
Here is where attendees can learn from experts in the stone and fabrication industry through short and engaging presentations. Programming will focus on the most relevant topics for tile and stone fabricators, providing you with the information and ideas you need to move your business forward and complete your next project.
Plus, continue the conversation and stick around in the afternoon for happy hour – cheers!
Trends & Solutions Stage
Get a deep dive on the latest product trends and solutions in the tile and stone industry. Hear from exhibitors and industry professionals sharing the latest innovations and trends to help you do business. This stage will feature short presentations from those launching new services, providing business solutions, or showcasing new product trends. Join these sessions to hear what is at the forefront of the tile and stone industry.
Interested in presenting on the Trends & Solutions Stage? Submit a proposal!
Artisan Showcase
Art tile makers and artisans will demonstrate all the steps that are required to create one-of-a-kind, hand-made tile. From pre-mounting techniques for installation, hand forming/cutting, decorating, glazing, and painting, stop by this area to learn all about this unique craft.
