ON THE CUTTING EDGE JANUARY 19-22, 2016 | MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER | LAS VEGAS
2016 SHOW DATES & HOURS
Tuesday, January 19 Registration..............................................................................7:30 am – 5:00 pm Education.................................................................................. 8:30 am – 5:20 pm
Wednesday, January 20 Registration............................................................................. 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Education................................................................................... 8:00 am – 5:15 pm Exhibits Open......................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, January 21 Registration............................................................................. 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Education................................................................................... 8:00 am – 5:15 pm Exhibits Open......................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, January 22 Registration............................................................................. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm On-Floor Education.............................................................. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibits Open......................................................................... 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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2016 IGNITE EDUCATION SCHEDULE
ignite your knowledge + growth + profits
Tuesday, January 19
10:20 am - 11:50 am
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Time
Code
Session
TU01
Do You Run Your Sales Team or Do They Run You?
TU02
Maintenance & Restoration Forum: Real Talk, Real Solutions
TU03
Turn Your Showroom into a Captivating Customer Experience!
TU04
Thin Porcelain Tile: Incredible Challenges, Endless Opportunities
TU05
Today’s Carpet: Materials, Installation Methods & the ANSI S600 Standard
TU06
Exit Strategy: Succession Planning & Preparing for the Next Generation Workforce
TU07
Dominate Your Market by Implementing a ZeroResistance Selling Environment
TU08
Don't Be Left Behind! Understanding Recent Changes to Tile Industry Standards
TU09
The 3-Minute Diagnosis: Quickly Assess that Stone Restoration Problem!
TU10
Do You Know Your Customers? Insights into Serving Your Diverse Customer Base
IGNITE Education Located in North Convention Center (lower level)
2016 IGNITE EDUCATION SCHEDULE
ignite your knowledge + growth + profits
3:50 pm 5:20 pm
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
12:10 pm - 1:40 pm
Tuesday, January 19 (cont.) TU11
Business Charisma - How to Engage and Win Customers Again and Again
TU12
LEED & Beyond: Emerging Trends in Tile Sustainability
TU13
Navigating the Challenging Legal Issues Facing Today’s Retailer
TU14
Properly Installing Wood, Bamboo & Cork Floors Ensure Project Success Every Time!
TU15
Insider Secrets to Finding High-Impact Sales Training
TU16
Retailer Forum: Share Challenges & Explore Solutions
TU17
Leadership is a Choice, Not a Title: Values-Based Leadership
TU18
Adding Value with Stone: Aesthetics, Performance & Heritage
TU19
The Journey from a Small Manual Job Shop to an Expanding Digital Fabricator
TU20
10 Steps to Ending Moisture-Related Flooring Problems
TU21
In a Sticky Situation? How to Select the Right Adhesive for the Job
TU22
Advertising & Marketing for the Small Business: Limited Dollars = Maximum Results
3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
TU23
Out of the Shadows: The Latest Lighting Trends & Applications
TU24
A Look into the Latest Flooring Failure Case Studies
TU25
Turn the Tide - Create New Streams of Customers for Your Business
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Wednesday, January 20 WE01
Price Matters to Everyone - Why Pretend it Doesn't?
WE02
Attracting, Developing & Retaining Top Talent
WE03
The Laws of Attraction: Merchandise Your Showroom to Become a Designer Magnet
WE04
Do It Right or Do It Over! Preparing Concrete Surfaces for Finish Flooring
WE05
Fabricator Forum: Real Talk, Real Solutions
WE06
Through the Eyes of the Consumer - Independent Retailer vs. Big Box Store
WE07
It's a Snap! Innovations & Installation Methods for Floating Floors
WE08
Am I Using the Right Membrane for my Ceramic Tile Job? Do I Need a Membrane?
WE09
Negotiation Strategies for Today's Challenging Business Environment
WE10
The Science of Cleaning Stone: Don't Take Stone & Tile Cleaning for Granted!
WE11
Psssst ‌ Growth Strategies the Big Boxes Don't Want You To Know About!
WE12
Eco-Decisions: Your Green Design Mindset
WE13
Avoid an Installation Headache: Tile Installation Failures & Cures
View full descriptions, speakers & CEUs: TISEwest.com
2016 IGNITE EDUCATION SCHEDULE
ignite your knowledge + growth + profits
3:45 pm 5:15 pm
Wednesday, January 20 (cont.) WE14
The Top Social Media Trends that Will Dominate 2016
WE15
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Dilemma in the Construction Industry
TH01
How to Power Your Online Marketing with Google Analytics
TH02
Make Money the ABCD Way: Selling to Architects, Builders, Contractors & Designers
TH03
Design and Color Trends for 2016, 2017 & Beyond!
TH04
The Latest in Effective Flooring Claims Management
TH05
Build a Kick A** Culture and Watch Your Profitability Soar!
TH06
Social Media is Changing Fast! How to Cope and Keep Up
TH07
Are You a Brand? Thriving in a World of Brands
TH08
Myth Busters: Tile and Stone Specifications, Building Codes & the TCNA Handbook
TH09
Own Your Market! Build a Successful Flooring Installation Business on Quality and Service
TH10
Handle with Care: Retailer’s Guide to Wood Floor Care & Maintenance
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Thursday, January 21
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
TH11
Exponential Business Growth: How Retailers Can Maximize Sales & Minimize Overhead
TH12
Designed to Fail? -Â Ensure Your Inspiration Can Become a Reality
TH13
All Things Granite (Tile): The Stone, Installation Considerations, Care & Maintenance
TH14
Contractor & Installer Forum: Exploring Today's Challenges & Opportunities
TH15
Build Your Brand Locally - Differentiate your Business from the Competition
Must be registered for Exhibits + IGNITE Education [EE] to attend IGNITE sessions.
Visit: TISEwest.com/IGNITE
2016 BONUS EDUCATION
Architect Day (AD) Wednesday, January 20 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Designing with Natural Stone Certified Floor Covering Installer (CFI) Installation Training & Certification Programs (CFIC/CFIW) CFIC (carpet), CFIW (laminate/hardwood) Wednesday & Thursday, January 20-21 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Hands-on Test(ing) Wednesday & Thursday January 20-21 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Designer Day (DD) Thursday, January 21 | 8:00 am - 5:15 pm Designer Day Lunch & Learn (DDL) Thursday, January 21 | 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Presented by:
HOUZZ EDUCATION Consumer Insight Report Session (HOU) Wednesday, January 20 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Presented by:
Houzz University Workshops (HOU 1-5) Wednesday, January 20 | 10:00 am - Noon & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday, January 21 | 10:00 am - Noon & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Friday, January 22 | 10:00 am - Noon HOUZZ will be hosting Houzz University Workshops at TISE 2016. In these interactive, hands-on presentations, Houzz experts will work with attendees side-by-side to help them create compelling, complete professional profiles on Houzz that will attract new clients and promote their brands. These are free workshops, space is limited and registration is required.
ICRI
International Concrete Repair Institute ICRI Educational Session (ICRI) Tuesday, January 19 | 8:00 am - Noon ICRI Educational Program - Tier 1 (ICRIE) (includes Educational Session & Written Exam) Tuesday, January 19 | 8:00 am - Noon & 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ICRI Educational Program - Tier 2 (ICRIP) (includes Educational Session, Written Exam & Performance Exam) Tuesday, January 19 | 8:00 am - Noon & 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Plus one-hour performance exams on Wednesday, January 20 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or Thursday, January 21 | 9:00 am - Noon ICRI Recertification Written Exam (ICRIR) Tuesday, January 19 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ICRI Demonstration & Workshop (ICRID) Wednesday, January 20 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For full schedules and descriptions, visit TISEwest.com.
2016 BONUS EDUCATION
IWF
International Woodworking Fair Time to Learn, Time to Clean: Lean Implementation Tools and Basics (IWF1) Wednesday, January 20 | 9:45 am – 11:15 am The Art of Pricing Profitably: Strategies to Go Well Beyond BreakEven (IWF2) Wednesday, January 20 | 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
MIA
Marble Institute of America Women in Stone Discussion Panel (MIAWE1) Wednesday, January 20 | 9:45 am – 11:15 am Benchmarking in the Stone Industry, Measuring the Metrics that Count (MIAWE2) Wednesday, January 20 | 9:45 am – 11:15 am ANSI Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Test for Natural Stone Surfaces (MIAWE3) Wednesday, January 20 | 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm The Art of Specifying Natural Stone (MIATH2) Thursday, January 21 | 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Safety in the Natural Stone Industry- Limiting Risk in Your Workplace (MIATH1) Thursday, January 21 | 9:45 am - 11:15 am
SHOW FLOOR TOURS In Designer Shoes: Explore the Floor with an Eye on the Trends STT1 | Wednesday, January 20 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm STT2 | Thursday, January 21 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am In Green Shoes: Explore the Floor with an Eco-Agenda STS1 | Wednesday, January 20 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am STS2 | Thursday, January 21 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION NALFA (North American Laminate Floor Association) Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector Program (NALFA) Friday, January 22 | 8:30am - 4:30pm NFIC (Natural Fiber Installers Certification) Workshop Loom to Room: How to Sell Woven & Tufted Wool Carpet (NFIC) Tuesday, January 19 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm SFA (Stone Fabricators Alliance) MegaWorkshop (SFA) Wednesday, January 20 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Floor Covering Inspector’s Symposium Part 1 - The Carpet Professors: Building the Best Product for the Job (IS1) Wednesday, January 20 | 9:00 am - Noon
EVENTS Canada Night Happy Hour (CNHH) Wednesday, January 20 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MIA Awards Luncheon (MIAL) Thursday, January 21 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour (EMHH) Wednesday, January 20 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
MIA Happy Hour (MIAHH) Wednesday, January 20 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Open to MIA Members Only
Luxury Off-Site Home Tour (DHT) Friday, January 22 9:30 am - 11:00 am
SFA Sponsor Appreciation Party (SFAP) Wednesday, January 20 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SURFACES SPONSOR:
SURFACES ENDORSERS:
IIDEXCanada
NFA National Floorcovering Alliance
America's Finest Flooring Dealers
STONEXPO/MARMOMACC AMERICAS SPONSORS:
American Monument Assoc. | Canadian Stone Assoc. | Elberton Granite Assoc. Indiana Limestone Institute | Nat. Building Granite Quarries Assoc. | NW Granite Mfr. Assoc.
STONEXPO/MARMOMACC AMERICAS ENDORSERS:
TILE EXPO SPONSORS: