Monday, April 20

6:45 AM - 7:00 PM

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service


    • General Events

    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Registration


      • General Events

      8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

      Environmental Responsibility, Human Wellness, Resilience—Hot Topics in Green Building and How The Tile Industry Fits


        Speaker(s)
        Mr.  Bill Griese
        Director, Standards Development & Sustainability Initiatives
        Tile Council of North America
        Industry Segment(s)
        • Materials & Trends

        Looking Good and On Time: Basic Layout and Time Management


          Speaker(s)
          Luis Bautista CTI
          NTCA Technical Trainer
          National Tile Contractors Association
          Mr.  Robb Roderick
          NTCA Technical Trainer
          National Tile Contractors Association
          Industry Segment(s)
          • Installation & Fabrication

          Site Lines – Tips from the Trade on Designing Showrooms


            Speaker(s)
            Ms.  Emily Holle
            Director of Trend and Design
            MSI
            Industry Segment(s)
            • Workforce & Profits

            9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

            WORKSHOP: Fabrication: Science and Theory


              Join us as we discuss the fabrication theory. Learn how geology affects the abrasives and adhesives you select for specific applications. Review real life case studies that discussed theory and then attend demonstrations that show practical application. Come away from this session with a better understanding of... Read More
              Speaker(s)
              Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
              Owner
              Malisani Inc.
              Industry Segment(s)
              • Installation & Fabrication

              10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

              How to Increase Production in Your Fabrication Shop


                Speaker(s)
                Mr.  Duane Naquin
                Owner
                Stone Interiors
                Industry Segment(s)
                • Workforce & Profits

                Innovation: The Key to Success Through Color and Design Trends


                  Speaker(s)
                  Ms.  Leatrice Eiseman
                  Executive Director
                  Pantone Color Institute and the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training
                  Industry Segment(s)
                  • Materials & Trends

                  Why Trained Labor Pays – Best Practices in Tile Installation


                    Speaker(s)
                    Amber Fox
                    Five Star Program Director
                    National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                    Industry Segment(s)
                    • Installation & Fabrication

                    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                    Exhibit Hall Open


                      • General Events

                      10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

                      Installation Demonstration Stage


                        Live “how-to” classes offering attendees an up-close look at how top contracting pros handle a variety of challenging tile installations....
                        • General Events

                        11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                        The Stone Zone


                          By popular demand, The Stone Fabricators Alliance will once again be presenting “The Cage”. The Cage is a dynamic, wet fabrication area contained within the exhibition floor. Sponsors of the SFA will showcase new products that you can try yourself, and members of the SFA will have ongoing “Mini-workshops” where... Read More
                          • General Events

                          11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                          State of the Stone Industry


                            Speaker(s)
                            Mr.  Bob Zavagno
                            President
                            Cleveland Marble
                            Mr.  Jim Hieb CAE
                            CEO
                            The Natural Stone Institute
                            Ms.  Kathy Spanier
                            Director of Marketing
                            Coldspring
                            Mr.  Michael Picco P.Eng
                            President
                            Picco Engineering
                            Industry Segment(s)
                            • Installation & Fabrication

                            Tile Testing 101 – A Behind the Scenes Look at How Products are Tested for Quality and Performance


                              Speaker(s)
                              Mr.  Grant Davidson
                              Standards Development Engineer
                              Tile Council of North America
                              Ms.  Katelyn Simpson
                              Laboratory Manager
                              Tile Council of North America
                              Industry Segment(s)
                              • Materials & Trends

                              1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                              Quickfire Presentations & Engage Interviews


                                Quickfire Presentations - Experience short, 20-minute single focused presentations on the latest in tile & stone trends and installation. Engage Interviews - Get one-on-one insight from leaders across the industry who are setting trends and influencing design and installation innovations in tile and stone projects....
                                • General Events

                                3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                Happy Hour on the Show Floor


                                  • Networking Events

                                  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

                                  CID Awards Presentation & Reception


                                    The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects....
                                    • Networking Events

                                    Tuesday, April 21

                                    7:15 AM - 8:00 PM

                                    Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service


                                      • General Events

                                      7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                                      Registration


                                        • General Events

                                        8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                        Full Spectrum Ceramics: Industry Solutions & Best Practices 2020


                                          Speaker(s)
                                          Mr.  Ryan Fasan
                                          Technical Consultant | Creative Development
                                          Tile of Spain USA | Bellavita Tile
                                          Mr.  Scott Conwell FAIA FCSI LEED-AP
                                          Director of Industry Development
                                          International Masonry Institute
                                          Industry Segment(s)
                                          • Materials & Trends

                                          Installing Tile in High Humidity, Heat and Flood Zones


                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Mr.  Arthur Mintie
                                            Sr. Director of Technical Services
                                            Laticrete International
                                            Industry Segment(s)
                                            • Installation & Fabrication

                                            La Belleza va más Profundo que la Baldosa: Preparación del Sustrato


                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Luis Bautista CTI
                                              NTCA Technical Trainer
                                              National Tile Contractors Association
                                              Industry Segment(s)
                                              • Installation & Fabrication

                                              Where and How Your Customers Shop


                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Mr.  Chris Ramey
                                                President
                                                The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
                                                Industry Segment(s)
                                                • Workforce & Profits

                                                9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                Acting on the NTCA Industry Culture Survey – Relevant Data to Drive Your Company’s Improvement


                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Wally Adamchik
                                                  President
                                                  Firestarter Speaking and Consulting
                                                  Industry Segment(s)
                                                  • Workforce & Profits

                                                  Fabricator Forum Breakout Session


                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                    Badia Ontra
                                                    Owner
                                                    Ontra Stone Concepts
                                                    Blake Christensen
                                                    CEO
                                                    Valley View Granite
                                                    Mr.  GK Naquin NSI
                                                    President
                                                    Stone Interiors
                                                    Lucja Lawniczak
                                                    Showroom Representative
                                                    Illinois Granite & Marble
                                                    Industry Segment(s)
                                                    • Installation & Fabrication

                                                    Healthy Home Attitudes of Homeowners and Renters


                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                      Grant Farnsworth
                                                      Business Development Director
                                                      The Farnsworth Group
                                                      Industry Segment(s)
                                                      • Materials & Trends

                                                      Verse Bien y Estar a Tiempo: Diseño Básico y Manejo del Tiempo


                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Luis Bautista CTI
                                                        NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                        National Tile Contractors Association
                                                        Mr.  Robb Roderick
                                                        NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                        National Tile Contractors Association
                                                        Industry Segment(s)
                                                        • Installation & Fabrication

                                                        10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                        The Stone Zone


                                                          By popular demand, The Stone Fabricators Alliance will once again be presenting “The Cage”. The Cage is a dynamic, wet fabrication area contained within the exhibition floor. Sponsors of the SFA will showcase new products that you can try yourself, and members of the SFA will have ongoing “Mini-workshops” where... Read More
                                                          • General Events

                                                          10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                          Exhibit Hall Open


                                                            • General Events

                                                            11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                            Application and Specification of Tile for Outdoor Use


                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                              Mr.  Martin Brookes City & Guilds London Institute
                                                              President
                                                              Heritage Marble & Tile
                                                              Mr.  Woody Sanders
                                                              President
                                                              DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Inc.
                                                              Industry Segment(s)
                                                              • Installation & Fabrication

                                                              Attracting a Diverse Workforce to Your Tile Business


                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Amber Fox
                                                                Five Star Program Director
                                                                National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
                                                                Industry Segment(s)
                                                                • Workforce & Profits

                                                                Haciéndolo en Grande - Instalación de Baldosas de Largo Formato


                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                  Luis Bautista CTI
                                                                  NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                  National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                  Industry Segment(s)
                                                                  • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                  Sustain and Maintain: Using Tile and Stone on the Gulf Coast


                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Melanie Warner Spencer
                                                                    Editor
                                                                    New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Magazine
                                                                    Industry Segment(s)
                                                                    • Materials & Trends

                                                                    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                    No Deje que el Agua Sea el Jefe: Instalación de Baldosas en Áreas Húmedas


                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                      Luis Bautista CTI
                                                                      NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                      National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                      Mr.  Robb Roderick
                                                                      NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                      National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                      Industry Segment(s)
                                                                      • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                      Stone Trends: A Historical Perspective


                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Mr.  Vincent Marazita NSI
                                                                        President and Owner
                                                                        Stone Trends International
                                                                        Industry Segment(s)
                                                                        • Materials & Trends

                                                                        12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                        2020 Rock Stars Recognition Luncheon - By Invitation Only


                                                                          • Networking Events

                                                                          1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                          Quickfire Presentations & Engage Interviews


                                                                            Quickfire Presentations - Experience short, 20-minute single focused presentations on the latest in tile & stone trends and installation. Engage Interviews - Get one-on-one insight from leaders across the industry who are setting trends and influencing design and installation innovations in tile and stone projects....
                                                                            • General Events

                                                                            1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                            NEW! Stone Trends: Tour (immediately following Stone Trends session)


                                                                              See the latest trends as featured during the stone trends session. Visit the Coverings show floor to get up close and personal with stone trends from across the globe as presented to you by Vince Marazita. Don’t miss this opportunity to not only see but to touch and feel... Read More
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Ms.  Emily Holle
                                                                              Director of Trend and Design
                                                                              MSI
                                                                              Mr.  Vincent Marazita NSI
                                                                              President and Owner
                                                                              Stone Trends International
                                                                              Industry Segment(s)
                                                                              • Materials & Trends

                                                                              2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                              2020 Rock Stars & Young Professionals Leadership Program - By Invitation Only


                                                                                • General Events

                                                                                3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                Happy Hour on the Show Floor


                                                                                  • Networking Events

                                                                                  Wednesday, April 22

                                                                                  7:15 AM - 8:00 PM

                                                                                  Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service


                                                                                    • General Events

                                                                                    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                    Registration


                                                                                      • General Events

                                                                                      8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                      Estimating Your Jobs Small to Large


                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Luke Miller
                                                                                        Podcast Host, Licensed Tile Contractor
                                                                                        Tile Money/Miller Tile & Stone
                                                                                        Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                        • Workforce & Profits

                                                                                        Making It Big Time – Large Format Tile Installation


                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                          Randy Fleming ACT CERTIFIED
                                                                                          Trainer/Presenter
                                                                                          National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                                          Scott Carothers AD
                                                                                          Director of Certification and Training
                                                                                          Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
                                                                                          Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                          • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                                          9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                          Global Tile Trends: Presentation


                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Ms.  Alena Capra CMKBD
                                                                                            Industry Ambassador, Coverings
                                                                                            Alena Capra Designs
                                                                                            Ms.  Cristina Faedi
                                                                                            Manager, Promotional Activties
                                                                                            Ceramics of Italy & Cersaie
                                                                                            Ms.  Lindsey Waldrep MBA
                                                                                            Vice President, Marketing
                                                                                            Crossville Inc.
                                                                                            Mr.  Ryan Fasan
                                                                                            Technical Consultant | Creative Development
                                                                                            Tile of Spain USA | Bellavita Tile
                                                                                            Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                            • Materials & Trends

                                                                                            Knowing Your Rights: Preparing for a Safety Inspection


                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                              Evan Cohen
                                                                                              President/CEO
                                                                                              Quality Marble & Granite
                                                                                              Mr.  Jonathan Mitnick
                                                                                              Partner
                                                                                              CCS Stone, Inc.
                                                                                              Mr.  Mark Meriaux
                                                                                              Accreditation and Technical Manager
                                                                                              Natural Stone Institute
                                                                                              Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                              • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                                              10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                              The Stone Zone


                                                                                                By popular demand, The Stone Fabricators Alliance will once again be presenting “The Cage”. The Cage is a dynamic, wet fabrication area contained within the exhibition floor. Sponsors of the SFA will showcase new products that you can try yourself, and members of the SFA will have ongoing “Mini-workshops” where... Read More
                                                                                                • General Events

                                                                                                10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                Exhibit Hall Open


                                                                                                  • General Events

                                                                                                  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                  Global Tile Trends: Tour


                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                    Ms.  Alena Capra CMKBD
                                                                                                    Industry Ambassador, Coverings
                                                                                                    Alena Capra Designs
                                                                                                    Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                    • Materials & Trends

                                                                                                    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                    Do You Know What You are Selecting When You Use Vinyl Over Ceramic Tile?


                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                      Mr.  Eric Astrachan
                                                                                                      Executive Director
                                                                                                      Tile Council of North America
                                                                                                      Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                      • Materials & Trends

                                                                                                      12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                      Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovative Products from the Marketplace


                                                                                                        Attendees become familiar with the process of investigating products that are new to their processes. The development of focused questions and the explanations provided by vendors will help to ensure that the product or machine performs as anticipated and will provide the expected results....
                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Mr.  GK Naquin NSI
                                                                                                        President
                                                                                                        Stone Interiors
                                                                                                        Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                                                                                        Owner
                                                                                                        Malisani Inc.
                                                                                                        Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                        • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                                                        1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                        Quickfire Presentations & Engage Interviews


                                                                                                          Quickfire Presentations - Experience short, 20-minute single focused presentations on the latest in tile & stone trends and installation. Engage Interviews - Get one-on-one insight from leaders across the industry who are setting trends and influencing design and installation innovations in tile and stone projects....
                                                                                                          • General Events

                                                                                                          3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                          Happy Hour on the Show Floor


                                                                                                            • Networking Events

                                                                                                            Thursday, April 23

                                                                                                            7:15 AM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                            Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service


                                                                                                              • General Events

                                                                                                              7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                              Registration


                                                                                                                • General Events

                                                                                                                8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                Don’t Let Water Be the Boss: Wet Area Tile Installation


                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                  Luis Bautista CTI
                                                                                                                  NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                                                                  National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                                                                  Mr.  Robb Roderick
                                                                                                                  NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                                                                  National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                                                                  Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                                  • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                                                                  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                  Beauty is More than Tile Deep: Substrate Preparation


                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                    Luis Bautista CTI
                                                                                                                    NTCA Technical Trainer
                                                                                                                    National Tile Contractors Association
                                                                                                                    Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                                    • Installation & Fabrication

                                                                                                                    Managing a Family Business


                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Aaron Hicken
                                                                                                                      General Manager
                                                                                                                      Delta Stone Products
                                                                                                                      Ms.  Brie Pfannenbecker
                                                                                                                      Vice President, Operations
                                                                                                                      Connecticut Stone Supplies, Inc.
                                                                                                                      Mr.  Duane Naquin
                                                                                                                      Owner
                                                                                                                      Stone Interiors
                                                                                                                      Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
                                                                                                                      Owner
                                                                                                                      Malisani Inc.
                                                                                                                      Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                                      • Workforce & Profits

                                                                                                                      10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                      Installation Demonstration Stage


                                                                                                                        Live “how-to” classes offering attendees an up-close look at how top contracting pros handle a variety of challenging tile installations....
                                                                                                                        • General Events

                                                                                                                        10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                        The Stone Zone


                                                                                                                          By popular demand, The Stone Fabricators Alliance will once again be presenting “The Cage”. The Cage is a dynamic, wet fabrication area contained within the exhibition floor. Sponsors of the SFA will showcase new products that you can try yourself, and members of the SFA will have ongoing “Mini-workshops” where... Read More
                                                                                                                          • General Events

                                                                                                                          10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                          Exhibit Hall Open


                                                                                                                            • General Events

                                                                                                                            11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                            Quickfire Presentations & Engage Interviews


                                                                                                                              Quickfire Presentations - Experience short, 20-minute single focused presentations on the latest in tile & stone trends and installation. Engage Interviews - Get one-on-one insight from leaders across the industry who are setting trends and influencing design and installation innovations in tile and stone projects....
                                                                                                                              • General Events

                                                                                                                              11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                              Using Technology to Create More Efficiency in the Sales Process


                                                                                                                                Technology is changing the way we do businesses in the stone industry. From the fabrication process to sales, technology has created efficiency and increase production. Join us as we discuss the sales process and how technology has improved the stone industry’s ability to sell. Discuss new software... Read More
                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                Frank Sciarrino
                                                                                                                                Chief Operating Officer
                                                                                                                                Quote Countertops
                                                                                                                                Geoffrey Gran
                                                                                                                                Owner
                                                                                                                                The Countertop Factory Midwest
                                                                                                                                Mr.  GK Naquin NSI
                                                                                                                                President
                                                                                                                                Stone Interiors
                                                                                                                                Industry Segment(s)
                                                                                                                                • Workforce & Profits
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