Coverings 2023
Date: April 18-21, 2023
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
More info: For the most up-to-date information about Coverings, visit their website.
Visit NSI in booth 4092
Save the Date: Coverings Happy Hour
Join us at Coverings to celebrate a successful show!
Wednesday, April 19
5:30pm-7:00pm
N310 and the North Concourse Foyer
Education Sessions
Tuesday, April 18 |
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9:30 – 10:30 am |
State of the Stone Industry |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Trending Natural Stones What natural stone colors, textures, and finishes are trending this year? Join us as a panel of stone distributors discuss what natural stone is selling and how best to plan for your customers’ needs Learn how to effectively set expectations and diversify your offerings while expanding your customer base in this timely session. |
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2:30 – 3:30pm | Fabricator Trends Tour: New and Innovative Products from the Marketplace Explore the show floor while learning how to best evaluate stone products and machinery. Learn how to ask focused questions to get the answers you need to ensure that products or machines perform as anticipated and will provide the expected results. |
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Wednesday, April 19 |
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8:00 – 9:00 am |
Achieving Green Building Goals with Natural Stone |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fabricator Forum This interactive forum is an excellent opportunity to discuss with your fabricator colleagues many of the challenges involved in the market. The session will include three breakout groups (Technical, Business Administration, and Marketing) where fabricators will discuss top challenges in each area. Participants will then reconvene for a facilitated discussion to recap each topic group. All attendees are encouraged to participate by presenting a problem or sharing a solution. Bring your topics and we will provide the forum. |
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2:30 – 3:30 pm | Tour: Building Your Installation Truck Installers are often your last opportunity to guarantee success on a project. They frequently encounter job sites and situations they may have never seen and having a properly stocked truck will make or break your ability to complete the job. Learn about the tools and technology available to make an installer’s life easier on the road. Come away with a checklist and templates that will ensure you are prepared for any installation challenge that may arise. |
Learn more at www.coverings.com.
Coverings is a natural stone conference and exhibition that takes place yearly in North America. It features exhibitors from over 30 countries.
The Natural Stone Institute's role at Coverings:
In addition to exhibiting at the event, the Natural Stone Institute provides speakers for a variety of Coverings educational seminars, conducts committee meetings, and hosts meetings with other stone associations. Every year NSI also hosts an onsite Member Happy Hour, giving members the opportunity to network with industry leaders from around the globe.