Coverings 2024 Draws Nearly 25,000 in Atlanta
ATLANTA – Nearly 25,000 industry professionals from all business sectors of the hard-surface industry and beyond attended Coverings 2024 at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 22-25.
The event returned to Atlanta for the first time in six years, filling the convention center’s B and C halls, providing space for interactive breakout and networking areas as well as hundreds of exhibits and product displays.
The show also featured learning sessions, demonstrations, live podcast recording sessions and more.
Italy, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, and Portugal were among foreign nations with pavilions featuring tile, stone, and equipment. Coverings 2024 attracted nearly 1,100 exhibitors from 40 different countries.
One of the significant takeaways for Taffy Event Strategies, the show’s management company, was the number of what it called “young professionals” attending the show. Twenty-four percent of attendees were identified as belonging to that category, a statistic that show organizers say reflects Coverings’ ongoing dedication to supporting the next generation of tile and stone professionals.
“Coverings has always been a show by the community and for the community, and as such we are especially proud of the consistent rise in our young professionals audience,” says Jenn Heinold, Taffy Event Strategies president.
Coverings 2024 showed notable increases in first-time attendees, who accounted for nearly half of the attendance.
“Coverings consistently cultivates fresh insights for innovative collaborations while facilitating impactful business connections and profitable partnerships,” says Heinold. “This enduring appeal draws exhibitors back to the event year after year to engage with influential tile and stone decision-makers, source global products and lay the foundation for business growth.”
With a focus on the core principles of the show – Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Outdoor Spaces and Timeless Luxury – attendees left the show with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for boosting sales.
Coverings 2025 is slated for April 29-May 2 next year at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. To be notified when registration opens, go to www.coverings.com.
