The International Surface Event

Stories Start at the Surface
Event Dates
2021-06-16 - 2021-06-18
Organizer
Exhibitors
800
Floor Size
450000
Attendees
0
Event contact title
Marketing Coordinator
Event contact first name
Alex
Event contact last name
Bell
Event contact telephone number
9725366463
Notes

Show Pavilions & Key Features
TISE is a comprehensive event featuring industry resources, trademark events and a wealth of education -- all at your fingertips. The hard part is experiencing everything in just three short days!

Distributor Lounge provides a conducive atmosphere for distributors to meet with customers and create and close business deals.  With comfortable seating and free WIFI, the Distributor Lounge keeps you productive without having to leave the show floor.

International Exhibitions on the show floor demonstrating the reach and increasing importance of the show across the world. See companies and products from India, China, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Turkey, and others.

The Design + Installation Showcase Hub (The DISH) presents on three stages: The Design Stage, The Product Demonstration Stage, and The Installation Stage. Attendees can stop in throughout each day to get ‘the dish’ on what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s on-trend for products, installation, design, and trends. The Design Stage is curated by the world-renowned design firm, Scarlet Opus, and an innovative tech design company, House Tipster, to present a virtual 360 space packed with trends, products, and high-design rooms. In addition, The Product Demonstration Stage features exhibitor-led demonstrations on the newest products released into the industry while The Installation Stage presents detailed, how-to, and best practices demonstrations on all types of challenging installation techniques.

The Marmomac Pavilion, highlighting exhibitors from Turkey, Portugal, Germany and Italy, presents in-booth demonstrations and sponsored education sessions catered to the architecture and design communities with a focus on the protection and care of natural and engineered stone surfaces. 

NWFA Hardwood Flooring Pavilion offers NWFA members - current and prospective - a space for networking and browsing among new manufacturers and suppliers of innovative hardwood products.

STONE Exhibitions encourages open dialogue among fabricators, designers and architects about the value and benefits of using natural stone while presenting stone products and stone services from around the globe.

The Cage allows attendees to experience live-action demos of the latest tools seam-setting, texturizing and polishing natural stone products.  A favorite show feature guaranteed to enhance your productivity.

Tool Alley features the latest in exactly what you would expect, TOOLS.  See exhibiting companies featuring the latest in technology and techniques as they demonstrate their latest tools in action!

 

Additional Events & Show Features:

  • Canada Night Happy Hour
  • Emerging Professionals Networking Happy Hour
  • First Time Attendee Orientation
  • Houzz Education & Consultations
  • TISE Best Of Awards
  • Trending Show Floor Tours
  • And much, much more….
Description

The International Surface Event (TISE), is THE industry marketplace for buyers, specifiers, and sellers from all over the world to source products, equipment, and services while developing relationships that improve their businesses. The TISE event has served the industry over 30 years, is held annually in Las Vegas, and is the first event of the year making it the launch event for new products and THE opportunity for buyers to make their purchases for the year. Comprised of three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac and Tile Expo events, The International Surface Event is the most comprehensive event in the industry featuring four impressive days with 450,000 square feet of products, hands-on demos, inspiring trends, over 800 key manufacturers and industry suppliers, along with innovative, unmatched education and networking programs.

 

Attendee information

TISE attendees are residential and commercial architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, retailers, remodelers, realtors, installers, importers, fabricators and other floor covering, stone and tile industry professionals. TISE is a global event bringing industry professionals from nearly 100 countries to seek, source, and purchase products and services such as carpet, hardwood, laminates, tools, equipment, stone, tile and much more.

Exhibitor information

Exhibitors at TISE are manufacturers and suppliers of products and services that serve the floor covering, stone, and tile industries. TISE is a global event bringing exhibitors from around the world to display their products and services such as carpet, hardwood, laminates, tools, equipment, stone, tile and much more.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.