Coverings Preview: new offerings come to Atlanta, May 8-11 By Lesley Goddin COVERINGS 2018 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Every year Coverings gets bigger and better and offers more inspira- tion, education and opportunity for those in the tile industry. In addi- tion to the massive free educational program (find a schedule of speak- ers and sessions here: http://www. coverings.com/education), there are products, installation demonstra- tions, and events to attend. Here’s a brief rundown of the events that will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center – visit www.cov- erings.com or stay tuned for the Coverings issue of TileLetter for more information: • Art Tile Courtyard – Tile Council of North America Pavilion – benches, dog houses – what will be the theme for 2018? • Audio Tours – self-guided tour of booths, trends, installation mate- rials and more. • Ceramic Tile Education Foundation – Stop by the booth and learn more about CTI and ACT training and industry-rec- ognized third-party assessment of installer skill and knowledge . • City of Atlanta and Coverings Student competition – come see the three public art winners cre- ated by area students. • Coverings Connect – Relax, charge personal devices, and net- work in the Coverings Connect Lounge; enjoy 15-minute “Byte” sessions that address growth through social media and online channels. • Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards – celebrate out- standing achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. • Coverings Rock Stars – Emerging Leaders – This program recog- nizes and engages the best and brightest young talent in the tile and stone industry. 48 TileLetter | March 2018