(ARLINGTON, VA—August 12, 2016) Coverings (www.coverings.com), the largest international tile & stone show in North America, is inviting conference presenters and professional development leaders to submit proposals for the show’s 2017 programming. Returning to Orlando, FL, for 2017, Coverings will be held April 4--7 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Praised for its educational programs, Coverings calls for cutting--edge content which generates discussion and finds solutions in the categories of interior design and architecture, building and remodeling, distribution, fabrication, installation, retail sales, green practices, and health and safety. Individuals and groups interested in helping the industry to grow and thrive are encouraged to submit proposals for one or more topics. Proposals can be submitted online here. The submission deadline is September 6, 2016.
“Coverings offers an all--encompassing conference program dedicated to educating and engaging all levels of the industry, “ said Michele Nebel Peake, VP, Conference Development of Taffy Events, the management company for Coverings. “We focus on providing a variety of educational options and formats which creates an interactive learning experience, provides opportunities for discussion, and helps our attendees to generate solutions which will allow them to succeed both professionally and personally.”
All sessions are FREE to registered Coverings exhibitors and attendees. Coverings is a registered provider of AIA, NKBA and USGBC continuing education and applies for CEUs for ASID/IIDA through IDCEC.
The complete Coverings 2017 conference program will be revealed in January 2017 on coverings.com/education.
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About Coverings
Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States. It features exhibitors from more than 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 75 informative, accredited seminars and live demonstration sessions throughout the show, all free of charge. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, 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 2017 takes place April 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. For more information, visit coverings.com or contact Taffy Events, Coverings Show Management, 703-539-5504.
