Exciting news for tile and stone enthusiasts! Coverings 2025, North America’s premier event for ceramic tile and natural stone, is gearing up to offer an exceptional lineup of educational opportunities.
Diverse Educational Experiences Await
Coverings 2025 is set to provide attendees with a rich array of educational experiences tailored to various segments of the tile and stone industry. Whether you’re involved in installation, design, management, or sales, there’s something for everyone. Coverings will feature live demonstrations, interactive learning sessions, expert Q&A panels, partner-led education, and even live podcasts. These sessions are designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to elevate their work and grow their businesses.
Personalize Your Learning
One of the standout features of Coverings 2025 is the ability for attendees to tailor their educational experiences. The conference sessions are organized around four core tenets:
Sustainability: Exploring eco-friendly materials and practices in the tile and stone industry.
Health & Wellness: Focusing on designs and materials that promote well-being.
Outdoor Spaces: Innovations and trends in exterior applications of tile and stone.
Timeless Luxury: Showcasing elegant and enduring design solutions.
Attendees can choose sessions that align with their interests and professional goals, ensuring a personalized and relevant learning experience.
Strategic Learning Tracks
To ensure a well-rounded learning experience, the educational sessions are organized into three key learning tracks:
Installation & Fabrication: Designed to assist attendees in refreshing their knowledge of industry best practices and staying abreast of cutting-edge techniques in the installation and fabrication of tile and stone.
Materials & Trends: Attendees can expect to receive updates on the most recent tile and stone trends, design inspirations, and techniques.
Workforce & Profits: Sessions will provide insights into innovative business practices and tactics aimed at enhancing workforce growth and management.
This structured approach ensures that participants can focus on areas most relevant to their professional development.
Session Highlights
Coverings 2025 will feature nearly 30 unique sessions covering a wide range of topics. Some of the most anticipated sessions include:
“Color/Design Future Trends: Welcome Home,” a highly anticipated session on Day 1 of Coverings 2025, will be presented by Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, who will unveil Pantone’s 2025 color forecast, “Welcome Home,” a theme that reflects the evolving role of home as a space for living, working, entertaining and finding rest.
One critical session on Day 2 of Coverings 2025, will feature “Economic Outlook 2025: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Tile, Stone and Flooring Industry.” Author, speaker, and columnist Gene Marks will lead the session, alongside industry experts Joe Lundgren of JLC Consulting and Santo Torcivia of Marketing Insights, providing a comprehensive forecast of the national economy and construction market.
“Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Business Consolidation in the Tile and Stone Industry,” a game-changing panel session on Day 2, will examine the ongoing wave of consolidation reshaping the tile and stone industry. The session, moderated by Kemp Harr of Floor Focus and Bart Bettiga of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), will review the driving forces behind these changes, including acquisitions by private equity groups and strategic mergers among industry players.
Those attending “Building Safe and Stylish Homes: The Role of Tile and Stone in Aging in Place” on Day 3 of Coverings 2025, will explore the essentials of aging in place design and how thoughtfully chosen tile and stone can enhance both safety and style in universal living spaces.
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS), a Coverings 2025 educational partner, will present “How to Be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep to Develop ‘Bullet Proof’ Specifications and Get the Order,” Monday, April 28, which is the day before Coverings 2025 officially opens. UofCTS trainers Vince Moiso and Donato Pompo will present a four-hour workshop live, focusing on the fundamentals of being a professional and successful architectural sales representative.
Coverings 2025 is also partnering with The Architect’s Newspaper to bring a special edition of Facades+ to attendees, Wednesday April 30. “Facades+ Orlando” will feature a half-day program of design case studies and educational sessions by leading architects, engineers and contractors (AEC) on the latest in facades technology, materials and best practices. Attendees can earn three Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), learn from AEC leaders, and explore materials with full access to Coverings.
For those eager to plan their experience, the full schedule of educational sessions and partner programs is available on the Coverings website. Here, attendees can find detailed information on dates, times, and locations of all scheduled conference events, allowing for efficient planning and maximization of the event’s offerings. View the full schedule.
Join the Conversation
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and grow within the tile and stone industry. Mark your calendars for April 29 to May 2, 2025, and join us in Orlando for an event that promises to be both informative and inspiring.
