WFCA Announces Comprehensive Program for TISE 2025 with Focus on Industry Collaboration

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) invites attendees of The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025, held January 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, to experience an exciting lineup of certifications, networking opportunities, and celebrations. Guided by the theme Create Tomorrow Together, this year’s programming showcases WFCA’s commitment to shaping the flooring industry’s future through collaboration and progress.

Visit WFCA at Booth 2413 to connect with our partners, including the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), Floor Covering Inspection Training Services (FCITS), Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI), and Floor Covering Business to Business (FCB2B). Together, we are paving the way for a stronger, more connected flooring community.

Monday, January 27, 2025

• CFI LVP Technical Certification Program for Sales Professionals
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Palm E, Level 3
• CFI Carpet Technical Certification Program for Sales Professionals
  1:00 PM–4:00 PM | Palm E, Level 3

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

• Flooring in 2025: Trends, Sustainability, and Market Shifts
  Panelists: Scott Humphrey, Benjamin Liebert, Paul De Cock, Will Young, Zack Zehner
  8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Islander E, North Convention Center
• WIFI’s Toast to Women Who Floor the World
  10:00 AM–10:30 AM | Booth 5801
• WIFI – Necklaces & Net Zero
  2:15 PM–3:00 PM | Islander G, North Convention Center
• Award Celebrations
  3:30 PM | Booth 2413
  • Luminary Award: Deb DeGraaf, DeGraaf Interiors
  • Tom Jennings Award: Steve Abernathy, WFCA’s COO
  • Retirement Recognition: Honoring Steve Abernathy for his years of service as WFCA’s COO 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

• NFIC Sales Seminar
  9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Palm F, Level 3, Mandalay Bay Convention Center
• Pointing Fingers: Protecting Your Business through Indemnity
  Speakers: Kaytie Pickett and Adam Stone with Jones Walker
  11:00 AM–11:45 AM | Islander E, North Convention Center
• The 2024 Election: What Trump 2.0 Will Mean for Your Business
  Speakers: Jeffrey King, Brett Michaels
  2:00 PM–2:45 PM | South Pacific F, North Convention Center
• Installation Competition Reception
  Sponsored by Mohawk
  3:00 PM–4:00 PM | National Installer of the Year Competition – Booth 7177 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

• TISE Installer of the Year Winners Announced
  10:45 AM–11:15 AM | TISE Live Theatre – Booth 3509

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate with WFCA at TISE 2025. Visit the official TISE 2025 page to secure your spot, explore the full schedule, and plan your experience today!