- April 6 - 9, 2027
- Orlando
The tile and stone industry is changing fast. Economic uncertainty, shifting global markets, rising costs, evolving customer expectations, and new technologies are changing how businesses operate and compete. At Coverings 2027, April 6–9 in Orlando, the Workforce & Profits education track helps attendees make sense of these changes, adapt to new challenges, and find ways to grow their businesses and careers.
Conference program coming in December.
All Coverings education sessions are FREE with registration, making it easy for you and your team to discover ways to increase sales, improve profitability, and prepare for what’s next.
The 2027 conference program will be available in December. In the meantime, get a preview of what you can learn at Coverings by watching highlights from the 2026 Workforce & Profits sessions below.
Explore these session highlights for practical ideas on running a stronger business, developing your team, and finding new opportunities in a changing industry.
What is the current state of the natural stone industry? Learn first-hand how industry leaders and peers address matters ranging from government regulation, competing product challenges, and forecasting market growth. Expect open dialogue and no slides – just an engaging conversation that addresses your questions and the industry’s most pressing issues.
Step into the world of forensic tile investigation in this fun and interactive session. Participants will become detectives as they work to solve three intriguing tile installation “crimes”, each representing real-world claims. Through engaging discussion and hands-on problem solving, you will uncover the root causes of installation failures and learn how forensic investigations are performed.
Guided by an industry expert, this session will provide valuable insight into identifying issues, determining accountability, and preventing similar problems in future projects. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Explore additional on-demand recordings from Coverings 2026 and catch up on the insights you may have missed across tile and stone trends, products, and business.
