Coverings 2022
A Glimpse into
Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, is set to take over the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from April 5 to 8, 2022. The four-day event is expected to draw a crowd to view the latest stone and tile collections, as well as installation and maintenance products and new technology. Additionally, an educational component will span three tracks: “Installation & Fabrication,” “Materials & Trends” and “Workforce & Profits.”
Coverings 2022 will showcase numerous global pavilions hosted by the world’s leading tile associations and product manufacturers. Attendees will find exhibitors from more than 20 countries, displaying the most innovative tile, stone, machinery, equipment, tools and other resources. More than 20,000 attendees from all segments of the industry will be able to interface with exhibitors to feel, touch and experience new and trending products onsite at the largest tile and stone industry marketplace in North America.
“Coverings has earned a reputation for providing tile and stone professionals with access to exclusive resources, programs and educational opportunities not available anywhere else,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings. “At Coverings 2022, we are offering in-person the products, solutions, knowledge and connections needed to advance tile and stone businesses and their sales.”
Show Features
- The Experience Stage: New for 2022 and located within the Coverings Lounge, this will enable attendees to learn from experts in the industry about Coverings’ core focuses of “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury,” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” Concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects.
- The Trends & Solutions Stage: Also new for 2022, this stage will offer a deep dive into need-to-know product trends and solutions in the industry, presented by Coverings exhibitors and trade professionals. The stage will feature quick-hitting presentations about launching new services, providing business solutions and benefitting from new product trends.
- The Coverings Lounge: A fully revamped and interactive space with networking, exhibits, business-growth insights, show tours and other activities to give event-goers current information, unique experiences and fresh perspectives for business.
- Wellness and Sustainability Wall: Located within the Coverings Lounge, it will highlight the health advantages and sustainable, hygienic properties of ceramic tile. Information about tile’s natural ingredients that are free from harmful chemicals will enlighten attendees about how and why tile is the most eco-friendly flooring option available.
- A Timeless Luxury Exhibit: Located in the Coverings Lounge, this exhibit will recount and celebrate the history of ceramic tile and its ability to add luxury to any project. The exhibit will showcase current and historical tile projects that are a testament to ceramic tile’s durability and beauty.
- University of Las Vegas (UNLV) Outdoor Living Pavilion: Attendees can enjoy an “outdoor living space” to sit, talk, relax and check messages and emails. The space will be designed by UNLV students as part of an elective course dealing with design and creating with ceramic tile. The end design-build output will be redeployed on the UNLV campus or in the local community following Coverings 2022.
- The Branding Zone: Located with the Trends and Solutions Stage, this will return in 2022 as the spot to focus on attendees’ personal and professional brands. In the interactive and informative space, experts in digital branding will help enhance online profiles, analyze digital footprints, create the perfect elevator pitch and more for those who attend.
- Contractor Tours guided by the National Tile Contractors Association will kick-off in the Coverings Lounge and include show floor walks for an insider-look at the newest tools, equipment and allied products for contractors, retailers, distributors and specifiers. The tours will begin each day at 11 a.m. between April 5 to 7, 2022. It is recommended to sign-up for the tours in the Coverings Lounge early; they will be free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Other noteworthy tours will be open to all Coverings 2022 attendees each day from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. between April 5 to 7, 2022. These tours will appeal to everyone from architects and designers to retailers, distributors and contractors.
- Happy hours and giveaways will be an attendee favorite, beginning in the Coverings Lounge each day of the show after 4:30 p.m. Festive drinks and fun giveaways from National Tile Contractors Association member companies will be available.
