Coverings organizers have shared a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024, set for April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta.
Education at Coverings 2024 will span all tile and stone industry segments with a focus on Coverings’ four learning tenets—“Sustainability,” “Health & Wellness,” “Outdoor Spaces” and “Timeless Luxury”—along with a wide range of other relevant topics. Eventgoers will also be able to benefit from live demonstrations, show floor tours with pre-recorded audio, interactive sessions and partner education.
The show’s learning tenets are further broken down into three strategic learning tracks: “Installation & Fabrication,” “Materials & Trends” and “Workforce & Profits.” All learning opportunities have been created to foster professional, business and revenue growth for those working in the tile and stone industry.
Coverings 2024 will also feature four education stages located on the show floor, providing participants with opportunities to explore the latest innovations, trends and insights in the tile and stone industry. These stages include the return of the Installation Innovation Stage, Trends & Solutions Stage, Fabricator Stage and the new addition of the Art Tile Stage.
Highlights include:
“Nurturing Well-Being: Exploring What’s Next in Healthy Building.” Attendees of this session will be able to explore the current landscape of healthy building practices, the latest trends shaping the future of the built environment, and the integral role of ceramic tile and natural stone in fostering healthier living and working spaces.
“Tile Industry Insights: Deciphering Embodied Carbon and Green Architecture and Design” will feature an impressive panel of building and design experts examining the concepts of carbon emissions and leading, green architectural initiatives, such as the Embodied Carbon Harmonization Project (ECHO).
“Mastering Outdoor Design and Installations with Tile: From Chilly Nights to Scorching Summers.” Those engaging in this course will delve into the intricacies of outdoor tile design and installations and how best to overcome the challenges posed by harsh natural elements, including the effects of high-temperature environments, moisture and cold climates.
“How to Intelligently Penetrate the Affluent and Luxury Markets” will analyze the unique cultures, distinct perspectives and specialized skills of brands successfully operating within affluent and luxury markets.
Coverings 2024 is partnering with Green Builder Media and building industry luminary Sam Rashkin to host “Housing 2.0.” This co-located learning opportunity will provide a comprehensive training and education program designed to teach building professionals how to prepare themselves for the massive transformation the housing sector is currently experiencing.
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone, another Coverings 2024 educational partner, will present “How to be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep to Develop ‘Bulletproof’ Specifications and Get the Order.” This four-hour live classroom training will focus on teaching the essential skills required to excel as a professional architectural sales representative.
Those attending the “From Tile Setter to Artist: A Creative Transition” session will embark on an inspiring journey with David Arnott, a prominent mosaic artist, to explore how his training as a skilled tile setter serves as a solid foundation for his success as a famed mosaicist.
Coverings’ annual “Global Tile Trends” presentation will feature an immersive discussion on the latest product innovations and newest trends for 2024, with an exciting sneak peek into what is next for the tile industry.
Learn more about Coverings 2024 and register to attend at no cost at Coverings.com.
