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General

Tuesday, April 18 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Orange County Convention Center – South & North Halls
9899 International Dr
Orlando, Florida 32819

Our schedule page has all the event information. This page will be updated often, so please check back regularly. You can also access schedule the information on the Coverings 2023 mobile app.

Coverings brings together the entire ceramic tile and natural stone industry. Attendees at Coverings include:

  • Distributors
  • Retailers
  • Stone Fabricators
  • Contractors/Installers
  • Architects
  • Designers
  • Builders
  • Remodelers
  • Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • Media

Find out more.

More than 1,000 tile and stone exhibitors from 40 countries are exhibiting at Coverings 2023. The Coverings 2023 floor plan and exhibitor list can be viewed online here

Yes. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and a waiver must be signed at registration.

Yes. Please contact Scootaround Personal Transport Solutions:

scootaround.com
+1 (888) 441-7575
conventions@scootaround.com

The act of soliciting business in the aisles during the exhibit or in other public spaces, including another company’s booth or a hotel lobby is prohibited by Coverings and Show Management, and anyone observed approaching buyers in the aisle or in an exhibitor’s booth, who is not a legitimate exhibitor, should be reported to Show Management.

Exhibitors must authorize all photographs of their booth. Should an exhibitor object to their display being photographed, photographs of that display will be prohibited.

The Orange County Convention Center has GBAC Star accreditation and reaccreditation, which provides third-party validation to ensure the implementation of rigorous sanitation protocols. It is recognized as the gold standard of safe venues. In addition, all Coverings attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to be mindful of their own practices by disinfecting their displays often and washing hands regularly.

For directions, parking, and public transportation information to Coverings, please click here. The North/South Building parking lot can be accessed by two entrances – Universal Boulevard (north side) or International Drive (south side). Using the entrance off Universal Boulevard is encouraged.

Information can be found on the Coverings 2023 mobile app, via Tiler our chatbot (simply text “Hi” to 833-309-2110 to get started), and in the printed onsite show floor map.

Yes! The Coverings mobile app is now available to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit this link from your mobile device or search your app store for “Coverings 2023.” Learn more.

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April 22 – 25
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April 29 – May 2
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Attendees

Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20                   10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 21                                                           10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Coverings offers various learning opportunities from educational sessions to stage presentations.  Visit the learning opportunities page for more information.

Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20                   8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Attendees will receive certificates of attendance post-event which they may use to self-report to their credentialing organization.

The current Coverings 2023 exhibitor list and map can be found here. We’re proud to showcase more than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries!

Attendees, press, and exhibitors can register at no cost via this link.

Yes, please visit the Registration counters marked “Not Registered? Sign Up Here.” To save time onsite and to prevent having to wait in line, we recommend you register online beforehand.

You may pick up your badge at the registration counters onsite at Coverings 2023. Badges will not be mailed.

Visit Coverings.com/hotel to reserve your Orlando hotel rooms through our official housing provider, onPeak.

Attendees can register and/or pick up their badges onsite at the registration counters in the South and North Hall lobbies of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:

• Monday, April 17 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 18 – 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 19 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 20 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 21 – 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor

Please click here and complete the requested information and a member of our sales team will contact you shortly.

Each linear exhibitor will be provided with 8′ high black back drape and 3′ high black side drape at no cost when ordered by March 14, 2023. Booths 300 square feet or less will also receive a 7″ x 44″ one-line identification sign.

Visit Freeman’s online Exhibitor Services Manual or contact support at 888-508-5054.

The move-in hours are as follows:

  • Tuesday, April 11 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 12 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 13 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 14 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 16 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, April 17 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.


The target move-in floor plan can be accessed here.

Coverings 2023 exhibitors can register at no cost via this link. Please note:

  • Unique email addresses are required for each booth personnel.
  • Coverings exhibitors are allotted 5 registrations per 100 square feet of exhibit space. Additional registrations over your allotment may be purchased for $75 each.

Visit Coverings.com/hotel to reserve your Orlando hotel rooms through our official housing provider, onPeak.

Coverings 2023 provides sponsorship opportunities to meet budgets of all sizes, ranging from digital to promotional branding to large-scale activations. Learn more about available sponsorships here.

Yes, provided they meet the following criteria: Hand carry is defined as small items such as cartons and packages that an exhibitor can carry in one trip.

Exhibitors can order internet services through our provider, Smart City Networks. Click here to view the order form.

SMART CITY
888-446-6911
customerservice@smartcitynetworks.com

Exhibitors can register and/or pick up their badges onsite at the registration counters in the South and North Hall lobbies of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:

• Tuesday, April 11 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 12 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 13 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 14 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 15 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 16 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 17 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Hotel & Travel

Yes, onPeak is the only Official Hotel Provider for Coverings 2023.

For 2023, Coverings offers a variety of Orlando hotels to book. Click here for more information and to book your hotel.

Booking with onPeak can offer a variety of benefits including:

  • Hotel Rewards Points
  • Deep Discounts
  • Group Reservations
  • Flexibility
  • Support
  • Best Rate Pledge

Learn more about onPeak here.

Yes, if you are staying at an Official Show Hotel, complimentary shuttle buses will be available for exhibitors and attendees. Buses will shuttle between hotels that are not within walking distance and the Orange County Convention Center during official show dates (April 18-21).

Download the shuttle bus schedule here.

Registration

No, there is no fee to attend Coverings. The Coverings show, including the exhibit hall and all education sessions are complimentary. Tile & stone industry professionals can register at no cost by clicking here.

Please contact our registration provider, Maritz Global Events, at (864) 342-6337 or via email here.

Yes, each person who registers must have a unique email address.

In the process of registering, you will be asked if you have a promotional code. If you do not have a promo code, please leave the question blank to proceed with the registration. The code is not required and your registration will still be complimentary.

All cancellation and refund requests must be sent via email to Maritz customer service.

Visit the Coverings visa information page for everything you need to know about applying and receiving a visa letter.

Exhibitors can register and/or pick up their badges onsite at the registration counters in the South and North Hall lobbies of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:

• Tuesday, April 11 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 12 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 13 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 14 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 15 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 16 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 17 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Attendees can register and/or pick up their badges onsite at the registration counters in the South and North Hall lobbies of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:

• Monday, April 17 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 18 – 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 19 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 20 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 21 – 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Press

Members of the press are welcome to use the Press Office during the show, which is located in the South Hall Lobby in Room S210B. The hours are:

Monday, April 17, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Simply register as press via the registration website. Your registration will be vetted by our PR firm and there is no cost to register.

It is not required to register in advance, but it will speed up the onsite process. Press registration can be found here.

Current Coverings 2023 exhibitors can contact the Coverings PR firm, Eberly Collard Public Relations, at info@ecpr.com for a list of registered press.

Members of the media can pick up their badge at onsite registration located in the South or North Lobbies, and then visit the Press Office in South Hall Lobby Room S210B for your official press ribbon.

Learning

Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20                   8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Coverings offers various learning opportunities from educational sessions to stage presentations.  Visit the learning opportunities page for more information.

Besides the Coverings education sessions, show floor tours and show floor stages, Coverings 2023 has also partnered with the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone to offer a workshop on Monday, April 17. This event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center so attendees can easily attend both Coverings 2023 and educational partner opportunity.

Certificates of attendance are available for education sessions. You must be scanned into the session to receive a certificate 4-6 weeks post-event. For questions, contact conference@coverings.com.

Handouts will be made available through the Coverings 2023 mobile app.