C.Next 2026 Draws 500+
RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico – Cosentino kicked off the year with its 27th annual C.Next Fabricators & Installers Summit here in mid-January.
The event brought together more than 535 attendees from 220 of North America’s manufacturing, fabrication, installation and processing companies, as well as key industry organizations.
Heading this year’s programming were remarks and innovation-focused presentations from Cosentino leadership, lead by Pilar Cosentino, CEO of Cosentino Group, as well as Patty Dominguez, vice president of business development for Cosentino North America, and Eduardo Cosentino, executive vice president of Cosentino Group and CEO of Cosentino Americas.
Eduardo Cosentino said the event reflects his company’s commitment to bringing the industry together in unique ways to exchange ideas and drive innovation while shaping what’s next alongside the partners who play a critical role in its success.
Among those leading the panels and educational sessions were association leaders Jim Hieb, CEO of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), and Ivana Molzen, chief marketing and digital officer of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, producers of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, KBIS.
Industry leaders included Joan Schatz, CEO of Park Industries, and Egon Hinss, national sales manager for Breton USA.
Additional presentations highlighted Cosentino’s continued investment in product development and technology while showcasing several new product offerings. Making its debut was the company’s newest brand and collection, Eclectic Veins by ECLOS.
The C,Next Fabricators & Installers Summit was followed a week later by the fifth edition of C.Next Designers, an event bringing together top and emerging design talent from across North America, which was held in Cancun, Mexico.
