TISE East offers diverse education with new active-learning format

[Dallas] Hanley Wood Exhibitions is gearing up for the launch of The International Surface Event East (TISE East), with a renewed focus on providing exclusive educational offerings and networking opportunities designed for floor covering, stone and tile industry professionals.  

TISE East, which encompasses three shows, SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas | TileExpo, will be held October 19-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. According to Hanley Wood, the education program has been developed with an emphasis on new “active-learning” formats, proven to be most effective and engaging for adult learners. Over the course of four days, attendees will have the chance to experience over 50 educational sessions, engage in live demos, discover new products and trends during Show Floor Walk & Talks, attend off-site tours, gain industry-recognized certifications and share insight with colleagues during a variety of networking events held each day.

The education program will be offered Sunday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 22 and includes sessions targeted to specific audience segments – architect, builder, designer, emerging professional, care/maintenance/restoration, retailer/dealer, fabricator, installer and distributor. A large number of sessions qualify for continuing education credits through AIA, AIBD, IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IIDA) and IICRC.  

Most sessions are offered before the exhibit hall opens to allow both exhibitors and attendees the chance to take advantage of education. Attendees who wish to continue the discussion and follow-up with a session speaker, will be able to sign-up for “Office Hours” for one-on-one coaching and mentoring with presenters.

“We have an impressive line-up of presenters who have enthusiastically embraced the idea of interacting on a more personal level with attendees,” said Michele Nebel Peake, conference manager for TISE East. “We are excited to offer this value-add that will undoubtedly enhance the overall experience for participants.”  

Education sessions require pre-registration. A complete schedule of the TISE East education program is available by visiting TISEeast.com. Early Registration rates have been extended through September 5.