NTCA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– features an expansive seating area and large TV screen showing time- lapsed progress video, highlighting the various construction stages of the various projects slated to take place. Don’t miss this amazing new Coverings feature that has some- thing for everyone. Your Coverings experience will be incomplete without it. But that’s not the only program that NTCA has on tap at Coverings. Here’s a rundown of other events to equip you with knowledge and inspiration: Conference programs: This year, conference sessions will have a strong emphasis on promoting tile versus competitive products, work- force development, recruitment strategies, retention and employee training. Some programs will sup- port the education taking place in the Installation Experience, and some highlighted speakers will address the contractor audience. Several sessions will utilize a new Quickfire format that condenses program content to short, 20-min- ute presentations to allow for more information to be shared. Visit this link for the complete schedule: https://www.eventscribe.com/2018/ Coverings/agenda.asp Contractor and Dealer Lounge Booth #8201, Tours, and Contractor Daysevents:You’llfindtheContractor & Dealer Lounge in booth 8201, where you can regroup, network, and participate in short presenta- tions and roundtable discussions throughout the week. Sponsored lunches and giveaways, and a guid- ed contractor tour will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m., the official Contractor Days. Sign up for the tours in the lounge; and circle back at 3 p.m. to kick back during Happy Hour. Live Installation Demonstration Stage: NTCA trainers/presenters Robb Roderick and Luis Bautista have arranged a full schedule of exterior-installation-themed demos at booth #7201 that focus on indus- try standards, methods, and best practices for successful tile instal- lations in the great outdoors. Three “episodes” will be repeated twice on a rolling schedule from Tuesday -Thursday, with a recap of high- The Contractor Lounge has it all: refresh- ments, lunch, networking and learning opportunities, booth tours, and a place to relax. The Live Installation Demonstration Stage is a great place to learn about products and techniques for successful installation. NTCA has an exterior-themed program planned for each day. 50 TileLetter | 2018