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The International Surface Event Seeks Thought Leaders for 2026

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March 6, 2025

DALLAS, TX -- The International Surface Event (tise), the largest annual gathering for surface, stone and tile sourcing, networking and education, opens submissions for presenters at the 2026 conference, scheduled for January 27 to 29, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The event brings together more than 700 global brands across 25 countries and serves as a premier platform for industry professionals to share insights and expertise poised to expand business through strategic connections. 

tise is seeking experts with content to foster conversations and help professionals across the surface, stone and tile industries to excel in the evolving market. Proposals for the following presentation formats include: 

  • Conference Program: 45-minute sessions covering broad topics such as industry landscape, marketing, business and retail strategies, product and design trends, leadership and more.  
  • tise LIVE Theatre: Fast-paced, 20-to-30-minute technical sessions providing in-depth knowledge within the flooring, stone and tile segments.  
  • tise Demo Stage: 20-to-30-minute demonstrations focusing on hands-on techniques, technical skills, new technologies and how-to guides. 
  • New Format Ideas: Unique and innovative presentation concepts outside of the above categories are welcome. 

"Through our dynamic speaker program, tise creates a platform where peers can share knowledge, inspire one another and collaboratively shape the future of the flooring industry,” said Dana Hicks, group event director for tise. “By leveraging this wealth of experience and insight with our industry content experts, we ensure that tise remains at the forefront of new products and solutions, new ideas and a vision into what is possible for our industry.” 

The 2025 event marked significant growth in attendee engagement with the introduction of new programs such as the Natural Stone Specialty Program and the "What's Hot, Best of TISE 2025 Awards." The speaker program is an opportunity to be featured as a thought leader at the largest floor covering, stone and tile industry event of the year.  

To submit a proposal to present at tise 2026, apply before May 16, 2025, at www.theintlsurfaceevent.com. 

 

 

KEYWORDS: education and training leadership TISE trade show

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