TISE issues call for 2016 educational presenters, introduces new members of advisory council

Home News TISE issues call for 2016 educational presenters, introduces new members of advisory...

Dallas— The International Surface Event (TISE) 2016, which will take place Jan. 19-22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, is looking for industry professionals who want to share their insight and business expertise as presenters for the education program. The education program will present the latest topics and trends in the floor covering, stone and tile industries. Presenters with in-depth industry knowledge and a passion for sharing information are encouraged to submit a proposal.

“Our goal is to create a trusted platform for floor covering, stone and tile professionals to obtain valuable, relevant and accredited education and to advance their skill set, know-how and personal growth,” said Jennifer Hughes, education manager for TISE. “We’re also looking to incorporate several new formats into the 2016 program including more peer-to-peer roundtables for networking and idea exchange as well as brown bag lunch sessions.”

The deadline to submit proposals is March 13, 2015. The Call for Presentations form can be found at https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=CKYHVLHJ.

TISE has also announced new members of its 2016 West Education Advisory Council:

  • Alex Bachrach, group publisher, Stone World, TILE, Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design
  • Bart Bettiga, executive director, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
  • Brian Gracon, owner and president, Brian Gracon & Associates
  • Jay Jacobs, national sales manager, Congoleum
  • Brett Miller, vice president, education and certification, National Wood Flooring Association

Must Read

Cali launches Vinyl Windandsea High Tide collection

San Diego—Cali has unveiled the CALI Vinyl Windansea High Tide collection, a lengthier upgrade to its classic Windansea series, now denoted as Low Tide. Designed to...

Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog, available both in print and online. The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied...

Latest innovations in subfloor solutions

Most professional installers would agree the ultimate success of any flooring installation largely depends on the condition of the subfloor that lies beneath. To that...

AHF announces exclusive partnership with Spartan Surfaces

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products has entered into a strategic agreement with Spartan Surfaces, effective September 21, 2023. Spartan Surfaces will have exclusive distribution for the...

FCEF awarded federal grant for installation training

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has been awarded a federal grant to fund installation training programs at several colleges in Alabama over the...

‘Tuesday Tips:’ 5 steps to prepare for severe weather

https://youtu.be/PKQ1PV2jLGE Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service...
Some text some message..
X