TISE Online Registration Now Open

DALLAS – Online registration is now open for The International Surface Event (TISE) 2017, set for Jan. 17-20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The fourth annual edition of the event includes SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, and TileExpo show floors on Jan. 18-20, plus educational programs beginning Jan. 17 that’s designed specifically for the floor-covering, stone and tile industries.

Attendees are encouraged to register early for the first pick of events, experiences, and education sessions, as space is limited for many options.

As the first event of the year, TISE will set the trend for 2017 with new exhibitor product launches, live demos and feature areas, such as the highly-anticipated Trends Hub curated in 2017 by the acclaimed Pompei C3 Design Firm – along with a unique set of specialty experiences and events.

With just a few short months to go, the TISE exhibit hall is nearly sold out, setting the stage for the 2017 exhibit hall to be the biggest and most engaging event space yet. Products and services are represented worldwide with 700+ exhibitors spanning more than 400,000 ft².

StoneExpo/Marmomacc Americas will feature specialty stone and machinery areas with exhibitions of stone and stone supplies from leading countries like the United States and Italy, countries, plus stone tools, equipment, services and demonstrations from leading manufacturers and associations. Noted exhibitors for 2017 are MS International, Northwood Industrial Machines, Park Industries, Intermac America, Baca Systems, Gran Quartz, Best Cheer Stone and a whole suite of other impressive stone companies.

SURFACES will feature the latest floorcovering products, tools, trends, services and technologies, from covering hardwood to laminate, LVT, soft goods and rugs. A few exhibitors to note this year in the SURFACES event are the return of the Mohawk brands, Couristan, Mannington, Armstrong, Dream Weaver Carpet and Tarkett.

Leading tile manufacturers and suppliers will be on display in TileExpo offering attendees products from artisan to ceramic, decorative to glass and beyond. Attendees can meet with representatives from Emser Tile, DalTile, Marazzi, American Olean, Eleganza Tile, Crossville and Bedrosians, pursuing products from these and a whole suite of other tile companies and manufacturers.

For a complete list of 2017 exhibitors, visit TISEwest.com, search by exhibitor name or product category.

EXPERT LEARNING, ON & OFF THE FLOOR

Among the exhibits floor, attendees can participate and experience hands-on work with products, with specialty learning areas like the Installation Showcase, the Social Media Learning Lab, The Cage, the Trends Hub, Tool Alley, as well as in-booth exhibitor demonstrations.

Off the floor is a suite of education in the IGNITE Education Program and bonus education opportunities from key association and industry partners. The IGNITE Education Program is constructed in partnership with a high-profile, targeted industry group to produce 55 sessions of the most-engaging, hot-topic and inspiring offerings, all instructor-led by more than 100 experts in their fields.

Defined into easy to search career tracks, the IGNITE program is a must-attend for any industry professional. See a full listing online of the IGNITE, Certifications and Bonus Education offerings at TISE 2017.

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Attendees can also learn from Case Study sessions designed to express and inspire: Why After Sale Marketing Will Save Your Business and Tivoli Village Las Vegas, focusing on the economical use of natural stone as a visual and influential application.

SAVE TIME: BUY IN ADVANCE

Online registration for TISE 2017 is more than convenient – it also saves time and money from buying tickets on-site during the event. And, there’s additional savings for being a member of the WFCA World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the Marble Institute of America + Building Stone Institute (MIA+BSI) or the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).

Exhibits Registration includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall and on-floor education from Jan. 18-20, as well as bonus education options listed as free. Advance prices start at $28 for members and $50 for non-members.

The IGNITE Education Program begins on Jan. 17; the Exhibits + IGNITE registration includes all four days of IGNITE plus unlimited access to the exhibit hall, on-floor education and access to free Bonus Education options. Advance prices start at $54 for members and $109 for nonmembers.

VIP Package Options add an exclusive half-hour advance entry to the hall, VIP credentials, shuttle bus pass, and a swag bag. Advance prices start at $99 for members and $145 for non-members, pricing varies based on package selection.

Additional package options are available for students, home tours, special events, non-exhibiting manufacturers and additional add-on items. For complete pricing options, visit the registration page of the TISE event site.

The International Surface Event is owned and produced by Informa, Global Exhibitions, one of the world’s leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events businesses with more than 6,500 employees in more than 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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