TISE 2016 Comprehensive Brochure Booklet

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: