Tuesday, April 29 – Friday, May 2, 2025
Orange County Convention Center – North/South Building
9899 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
www.occc.net/Attendee-Getting-Here
View the full agenda here: https://coverings2025.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?BCFO=&pfp=FullSchedule
Coverings brings together the entire ceramic tile and natural stone industry. Attendees at Coverings include:
Coverings 2025 will showcase 1,100 tile and stone exhibitors from 40 countries in the South and North Halls of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Check back soon for the 2025 exhibitor list.
Coverings is sponsored by Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), and International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories.
Yes. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and a waiver must be signed at registration.
Click here to view the Coverings 2025 show policies and Code of Conduct.
The OCCC has wheelchair ramps, automatic doors, passenger elevators and accessible restrooms for those who need them.
Scooter and wheelchair rental services are provided by Scootaround. Through the on-site rental location, guests can rent mobility scooters and wheelchairs for events held at the convention center.
Please note:
All parking at the OCCC is available on a first-come, first-served basis, including disability permit parking. Exact numbers of available spaces vary according to show traffic.
Animals are not permitted on the OCCC premises except in conjunction with an approved exhibit or in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Animals that are approved to be on the convention center premises must be on a leash, within a pen, or under similar control. The owner will be fully responsible for his/her animal(s).
Please email [email protected] to address any concerns.
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.
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.
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Tuesday, April 29 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 30 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, May 01 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, May 02 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Coverings offers various learning opportunities from educational sessions to stage presentations. Visit the learning opportunities page for more information.
Educational session hours can be found in the full conference agenda.
Attendees will receive certificates of attendance post-event which they may use to self-report to their credentialing organization.
An astounding 1,100 tile and stone exhibitors from 40 countries are exhibiting at Coverings. Click to view the 2025 floor plan and exhibitor list and start mapping out who you want to meet with in Orlando.
Registration is open! Click here to register online.
Yes! Registration is located in the South Concourse, S220A-D, and in the North Concourse, N220ABC. To save time and money onsite, we recommend you register online beforehand. Note: attendee registration increases from $49 to $99 on Tuesday, April 29.
Attendee Registration Hours
Monday, April 28 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 | 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
You may pick up your badge at the registration counters onsite at Coverings 2025. Badges will not be mailed.
Visit Coverings.com/hotel to reserve your Orlando hotel rooms through our official housing provider, onPeak.
Exhibitors can order furnishing and services through the Coverings 2025 Exhibitor Services Manual.
We’d love to have you join us at Coverings 2025! 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. Booths 300 sq ft or less will receive an identification sign.
The Coverings Exhibitor Hub is where exhibitors can update their company profile for the online exhibitor list and mobile app as well as access registration, the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM), and crucial forms and show information. The Hub was introduced for Coverings 2024, so new exhibitors and those who did not exhibit in 2024 will need to create a new login to access the system. Please follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to access The Hub.
Exhibitors can access the hall to move in during the following hours*:
*Please note: Exhibitor service desks and freight service / unloading will commence at 8:00 a.m. each day.
Visit Coverings.com/hotel to reserve your Orlando hotel rooms through our official housing provider, onPeak.
Coverings 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.
Exhibitors may “hand carry” booth materials through the main entrance of the facility during official move-in and move-out hours provided they do not use any material handling equipment (dollies, hand carts etc.) to assist them and that it weighs less than 300 lbs. Exhibitors that hand carry materials are not permitted to access the loading dock/freight door areas.
Please note that exhibitors that hand carry in all their materials and do not require any assistance will be refunded their Freeman material handling deposit.
The Coverings booth primary point of contact must first log into the Coverings Exhibitor Hub to register their booth personnel. Once logged in, exhibitors can find their unique link under the section titled “Registration & Hotel Info”
Please note:
Exhibitors can order internet services through our provider, Smart City Networks. Click here to view the order form.
SMART CITY
888-446-6911
[email protected]
Exhibitors can register and/or pick up their badges onsite at the registration counters located in the North and South Concourses of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:
Wristbands Only: Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, April 25
Receive custom graphics, emails, landing pages and digital ads with your logo and booth number. Invite prospect and current customers to attend for free with your custom promo code. Get started by logging into The Hub and go to “Access Your Invitation Portal” on the right-hand side.
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.
Yes, attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus service that will run between official Coverings hotels (that aren’t within walking distance) to get to and from the Orange County Convention Center. View the shuttle schedule here.
Yes, onPeak is the only Official Hotel Provider for Coverings 2025.
Coverings 2025 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:
Learn more about onPeak 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. Please note that non-exhibiting manufacturers are not eligible for discounts that some promo codes provide.
Cancellations for paid registrations are refundable (less a $10.00 processing fee) only if Coverings receives written notice of cancellation on or before April 8, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after April 8, 2025. If you do not cancel by April 8, 2025, you are still responsible for payment. There will be no refund for any donations made to a Coverings Cares charity.
In addition, if you are unable to attend the Coverings 2025, you may send a substitute. Substitutions must be submitted by the original registrant and can be made any time prior to April 29, 2025. However, printed badges are non-transferable once collected at the Event. You are responsible for ensuring that any substitute sent by you complies with, and agrees to be subject to, the Registration Policies.
Please contact registration customer service regarding all cancellation or substitution requests. View the full Coverings 2025 show policies here.
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 located in the North and South Concourses of the Orange County Convention Center during the following days and times:
Wristbands Only: Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, April 25
Receive custom graphics, emails, landing pages and digital ads with your logo and booth number. Invite prospect and current customers to attend for free with your custom promo code. Get started by logging into The Hub and go to “Access Your Invitation Portal” on the right-hand side.
A Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer is a company that manufactures or sells products and/or services to the tile and stone industry but does not currently exhibit in Coverings 2025. Suitcasing, the act of soliciting business in the show aisles or other public spaces, is strictly prohibited at Coverings. Coverings 2025 exhibitors receive five free booth personnel registrations per 100 square feet of exhibit space.
Attendees can register for Coverings 2025 by January 5, 2025 to take advantage of free registration! From January 6 – April 28, 2025, a $49 registration fee will apply. From April 29 – May 2, the price will increase to $99.
Attendees include: distributors, retailers, architects/designers, contractors/installers, fabricators, and builders/remodelers. Members of the press and students are also eligible for complimentary registration at any time.
Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers may register for a flat fee of $299. A Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer is a company that manufactures or sells products and/or services to the tile and stone industry but does not currently exhibit in Coverings 2025.
For more details, please visit our registration information page.
Members of the press are welcome to use the Press Office during the show, which is located in Room S210A. The hours are:
Monday, April 28 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
It is not required to register in advance, but it will speed up the onsite process. Press registration can be found here.
Current Coverings 2025 exhibitors can contact the Coverings PR firm, Eberly Collard Public Relations, at [email protected] for a list of registered press.
Members of the media can pick up their badge in the Press Office at Coverings 2025 or at onsite registration, and then visit the Press Office to receive an official press ribbon.
Educational session hours can be found in the full conference agenda.
Coverings offers various learning opportunities from educational sessions to stage presentations. Visit the learning opportunities page for more information.
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 [email protected].
Coverings 2025 has partnered with the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone and The Architect’s Newspaper Facades+ to offer valuable workshops to show-goers. Both events will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, so attendees can easily attend both Coverings 2025 and our educational partner opportunities. Separate registration is required. Learn more.
