NSI and Stone World Announce 2026 Stone Summit Series
OBERLIN, OH -- The Natural Stone Institute (NSI), in partnership with Stone World, is pleased to announce the full schedule for the 2026 Stone Summit Series; a nationwide lineup of regional one-day educational events designed to deliver relevant, actionable education to countertop fabricators across the U.S.
The 2026 Stone Summit Series will travel to key stone markets throughout the year, offering market-specific education while fostering collaboration among fabricators, suppliers and industry partners. Each summit is hosted by a leading stone company committed to advancing education and strengthening local stone communities.
2026 Stone Summit Schedule and Hosts
- February 12, 2026 — Albuquerque, NM
Fabrication: Theory and Practice
Instructor: Toni Malisani, Malisani Inc.
Host: Arizona Tile
- March 12, 2026 — Pompano Beach, FL
Driving Growth in the Stone Industry: Metrics, Strategy and Business Development
Instructor: Geoffrey Gran, Countertop Factory
Host: Marble of the World
- April 16, 2026 — Memphis, TN
Analyzing Shop Performance
Instructor: Eric Tyron, Surface Providers LLC
Host: Pacific Shore Stones
- April 30, 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI
The Digital Gap and the Gain: Turning Marketing and Guesswork into Measurable Profit
Instructor: Anthony Milia, Milia Marketing
Host: MSI
- May 21, 2026 — Maple Grove, MN
Fabrication: Theory and Practice
Instructor: Toni Malisani, Malisani Inc.
Host: MSI
- June 25, 2026 — Charlotte, NC
Driving Profitability for Your Business
Instructor: Ed Young, Fabricator Partner
Host: OHM
- July 16, 2026 — Seattle, WA
Taking Your Organization to the Next Level
Instructor: Blake Christensen, Valley View Granite
Host: Arizona Tile
- September 17, 2026 — New Jersey
Branding and Marketing
Instructor: Glenn Kross, Coastal Stone Group
Host: OHM
- October 8, 2026 — Fresno, CA
Safety Town Hall
Instructor: Jeff “Corky” Courtright, Planet Granite
Host: Pacific Shore Stones
- November 5, 2026 — Dallas, TX
Stone Fabricator Forum
Instructor: Buddy Ontra, BoStone
Host: Artistic Tile
“Stone Summits are designed to meet the industry locally,” said Jim Hieb, NSI CEO. “Through our partnership with Stone World and the support of our host sponsors, we’re able to deliver education and create opportunities for connection that strengthen the stone industry nationwide.”
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