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PULSE Seminars

Have your finger on the PULSE of what is hot, forthcoming, and future-casted for the upcoming year and beyond in the PULSE Seminars at TISE. Review the topics below and click Read More for the full seminar description and schedule.

Tuesday | 1:00pm

Navigating An Unpredictable Workforce: Building A Team That Will Work... Across Generations

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Tuesday | 2:00pm

Design Trend & Installation Techniques for Every Industry Pro

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Tuesday | 3:00pm

Product Categories Update

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Tuesday | 4:00pm

Leverage AI to Grow Your Business

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Wednesday | 8:00am

Flip Your Org Chart Upside Down

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Wednesday | 9:00am

Dealing with Difficult Clients

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Wednesday | 10:00am

Campaigns We Are Running

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Wednesday | 11:00am

Systemology: Processes and Procedures

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Wednesday | 12:00pm

Free Stuff You Should Be Doing and Paid Stuff That Isn't Worth the Money in 2024

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Wednesday | 1:00pm

Bold, Fearless Color

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Thursday | 8:00am

Finessing the Sales Process from Lead to Close

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Thursday | 9:00am

Choose Your Own Adventure

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Thursday | 10:00am

Getting Paid

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Thursday | 11:00am

The Floor Covering Journey: Consumer Purchase Forecast

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Thursday | 12:00pm

Re-igniting Your Marketing Engine

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Thursday | 1:00pm

Short Term Workarounds for Long Term Installation Labor Issues

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Favorite Finds Tours

The team from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo 2024 is excited to present our second edition of the Favorite Finds Tours at TISE. Plan on an exciting, targeted discovery of products and learning in the exhibit hall led by industry leaders who will scour the show floor for their picks of the newest and most unique products. These specialty tours cover the hottest topics, the trends, color, installation, most-unique and industrial experiences, and more. Each tours has limited capacity so register early to secure your selection; Booked on a first come, first served basis. Please note: walking required, headsets included.

What's That Stone Geo Tour

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Stone & Wine Pairing Tour

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Insta-Photo Worthy Product Tour

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Made in the USA Product Tour

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Kitchen & Bath Product Tour

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Healthy Products Tour

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Commercial Product Tour

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Color Product Tour

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Trend Product Tour

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Tool Tour

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Industry Icon Tour

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Luxury Product Tour

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Special Programs

TISE works hard each year to craft and develop special programs that help connect the specialty groups of attendees with the products, resources, and connections they need for their business. Review the programs below and select Read More to review the full program description and schedule.

Architect + Design Programs

Specially crafted and designed programs to benefit architects and designers at the event.

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First Timers Reception

New attendees get connected with industry leaders at this special happy hour experience.

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Women's Leadership Conf.

Build your industry network in this special program designed to expand your knowledge and connections.

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Certifications & Trainings

TISE works in conjunction with major industry associations to provide certifications and trainings tailored for many industry career segments. Review the options below and select Read More for the full description and schedule.

CTI Tile Certification

Certification program from the National Tile Contractors Association.

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CFI Certification

Certification program from the International Certified Floorcovering Installer association.

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NALFA

Certification from the North American Laminate Floor Association.

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Exhibit Hall Education Opportunities

Meant to build on your expertise in the industry, the following education and demo offerings are available across the exhibit hall and are complimentary with your exhibits pass.