The largest North American annual resource for sourcing and purchasing the newest industry products in flooring, surfaces, tile and stone convened more than 21,000 registered professionals, influencers, designers and architects to experience nearly 700 global and domestic brands. This year highlighted the most expansive assortment of new materials offered comprising the future trends of residential and commercial design.

“Small businesses to large enterprises galore travel to TISE to source traditional materials like hardwood and laminates as well as discover modern innovations such as cork, engineered flooring and specialty and handmade artisan tiles,” shares Amie Gilmore, Director of The International Surface Event. “The selection of domestic and international manufacturers, designers and suppliers spanning nearly every category contributed to high engagement, creating boundless opportunities at the critical point of the year’s buying cycle.”

Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations. All facets of the flooring and surface industry were covered to support businesses in lowering costs and further developing successful growth.

Tours explored unique topics across stone and wine pairing, tools, kitchen and bath products, tile and stone trends, color trends, luxury products and more, attaining distinctive perspectives from leaders in specified product verticals.