Newport Beach, Calif—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) will hold its all-members Fall Meeting the week of Oct. 26. The event will take place here at The Resort at Pelican Hill.
“RFCI exists to serve its members,” said Bill Blackstock, president and CEO of RFCI. “We are always grateful for their support of the resilient industry.”
The Fall Meeting is one of two annual opportunities for RFCI’s full membership to meet face-to-face. The association also holds a Spring Meeting each year.
The event will bring together leaders from nearly 60 manufacturer and associate supply chain member companies. Attendees will participate in industry updates, strategic discussions, education and networking.
“Our Fall Meeting comes at an especially meaningful time as RFCI celebrates its 50th anniversary,” Blackstock said. “With strong attendance expected, Pelican Hill will give our members an important opportunity to connect in person, exchange perspectives and advance the work we are doing together for the growth and well-being of the resilient flooring industry.”
Program covers key industry issues
RFCI’s strategic initiatives include advocacy and engagement, technical initiatives, sustainability programs, promotion and education and member development.
The Fall Meeting program reflects that broad agenda. Presentations will address industry and economic conditions, public policy, artificial intelligence and market perspectives.
The program will also address support for flooring families in need.
Speakers for Fall Meeting
The view from Sacramento: California’s 2026 policy agenda and what it means for resilient flooring
Tim Shestek
Senior Director, State Affairs, American Chemistry Council
Anthony Samson
President, Samson Advisors
What November means
Allison Foley
Partner, Venable LLP
Josh Finestone
Senior Policy Advisor, Venable LLP
State of the floor covering industry
Kemp Harr
Owner and Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine
A.I. will not differentiate your company. What you do with it will
Dr. Derrick Daye
Managing Partner, The Blake Project
Under every floor: The policy fights shaping your product
Ned Monroe
President and CEO, The Vinyl Institute
Industry/economic outlook: Weighing volatility, deferral and growth ahead
Todd Tomalak
Principal, Building Products and Remodeling Research, Zonda
Resilient flooring industry: My perspective on recent years and those ahead
Bruce Zwicker
CEO, Zwicker Advisory
FCIF: Helping flooring families get back on their feet
Andrea Blackbourn
Executive Director, Floor Covering Industry Foundation
Zack Zehner
Executive Chairman of the Board, Mannington Mills; RFCI Vice Chair; and FCIF Grant Distribution Chair