TISE Brings a New VIBE for Buyers
COLUMBIA, Md. — The International Surface Event (TISE) and VIBE, an a2z company, are collaborating to bring a multi-day-long event for VIP buyers and sellers from the stone, tile and floor-coverings industry in a deluxe hosted environment at TISE 2019 in Las Vegas next January.
VIBE @ TISE Program is a networking event enabling pre-qualified buyers and suppliers to connect with, meet, and do business with each other in an exclusive and managed setting.
The VIBE @ TISE, a hosted experiential program, bridges the gap between buyers and suppliers by providing meaningful business engagements through one-on-one appointments and experiences to foster trust and deepen business relations.
“The International Surface Event team is excited to present VIBE @ TISE,” says Amie Gilmore, CEM, Director, Informa Exhibitions Design Group, The International Surface Event. “TISE is known to be a beautiful design show and a buyer’s and seller’s marketplace for the floor covering, stone, and tile industry.
“This added layer of new, key executive buyers from all corners of the country and the development of an even deeper element of networking and purchasing will surely broaden the overall TISE experience for exhibitors and attendees.” Says Amie Gilmore, CEM, Director, Informa Exhibitions Design Group, The International Surface Event
Powered by a2z, VIBE provides a 360° turnkey program which enables leading organizations to connect leading buyers with suppliers, and generate new and viable business relationships in their space.
“SURFACES is definitely one of the highlights of our year,” says Jay Kopelson, VP of corporate accounts at Mannington Mills. “We introduce all of our new products at the show. We truly appreciate the support The International Surface Event team provides our business, and the VIBE @ TISE Program is another example of dedication they have to the exhibitors.
“With this program, they are bringing in specialty, high-end buyers for us to market and network to.”
Powered by a2z, VIBE provides a 360-degree turnkey program which enables leading organizations to connect leading buyers with suppliers, and generate new and viable business relationships in their space.
“We are very excited to partner with The International Surface Event and introduce the VIBE @ TISE Program,” said Bill McGlade, Sr. Director of Emerging Business, a2z. Inc. “This program allows the International Surface Event to offer additional ROI and value to their show audience as well as add a whole new experience to the excitement already present at The International Surface Event.
These qualified and highly matched meetings will ensure suppliers are showcasing the newest and innovative products to allow the buyers to make purchasing decisions while at the event.”
The International Surface Event (TISE), comprised of SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo, was formed in 2014, creating an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals from all sides of the flooring, stone, and tile spectrum to meet, interface, and collaborate in one place.
The International Surface Event is owned and managed by Informa Exhibitions, one of the world’s leading business-intelligence, academic-publishing, knowledge and events businesses with more than 6,500 employees in over 100 offices across 25 countries. The Dallas Exhibitions team produces a portfolio of 17 trade shows in various sectors of the construction and real estate industry.
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