April 16-18, 2024 – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - New Orleans, LA
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Tue, Apr 16
Wed, Apr 17
Thu, Apr 18
Fri, Apr 19
Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Registration Open
Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Certified Professionals (CP) Annual Update Meeting
NWFA Certified Professionals are invited to learn what’s new with the NWFA’s certification programs. Come learn about current stats, new directives, audit results, program updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Participants will take part in an open-forum discussion to provide insights that will help determine the future direction of the program....
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Pre-Expo Symposium
Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Symposium Check-In
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Add-On Event
Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Trade Show Exhibitor Set-Up
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Exhibitor Only
Tuesday, April 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-Expo Symposium: The Science of Atypical Wood Flooring Manufacturing
We all know that manufacturing wood flooring is a proprietary yet similar process, but there are situations when manufacturing does not fit the norm.Learn from a panel of industry experts about the unique processes presented when manufacturing long and wide planks, end grain, reclaimed wood, dry wood, and livesawn wood.Come...
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Pre-Expo Symposium
Tuesday, April 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Expo Symposium: The Science of Modified Wood
Modified wood has been a game-changer for the wood flooring industry, but understanding its unique properties is critical to long-term success. Learn from a panel of industry experts about the advantages and challenges of densified wood, impregnated wood, thermally modified wood, fumed wood, and hardened wood. Come prepared with your questions and...
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Pre-Expo Symposium
Tuesday, April 16, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Succession Planning
Learn about new tax laws that could have a direct impact on the overall wealth of business owners, as well as the sustainability of their companies. Specific strategies will include the importance of coordinating business succession plans with estate plans, liquidity issues, valuation methodologies, buy-sell agreements, and insurance funding options...
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Speaker(s)
Speaker
Leon B. Resnick
Partner
Resnick Consulting Group
Speaker
Terrance K. Resnick
Partner
Resnick Consulting Group
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Add-On Event
Tuesday, April 16, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
New Member Reception
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Networking Event
Tuesday, April 16, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Big Easy Kickoff
Opening session description coming soon. ...
Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Jazz it Up Reception
Opening party description coming soon. ...
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Networking Event
Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Beignets & Brew
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Networking Event
Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration Open
Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Managing Your Business Using Technology
Speaker(s)
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Education
Technology
Staving of Stagnation
Speaker(s)
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Education
Growing Your Business
Utilizing Technology/New Tools
Speaker(s)
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Education
Jobsite | Demo
Wood Flooring – From the Forest to the Floor
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Education
How It's Made
Wednesday, April 17, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Adhesives & Fasteners – The Chemistry & Mechanics
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Education
How It's Made
Expanding Your Business with Sports Floors
Speaker(s)
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Education
Growing Your Business
How Technology Improves the Durability of Floors
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Education
Technology
Measuring Subfloor Flatness
Speaker(s)
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Education
Jobsite | Demo
Wednesday, April 17, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Trade Show Open | Exhibitor Demonstrations | Concessions Open
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Trade Show
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NWFA Regional Instructors Demonstration
Description coming soon....
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Jobsite | Demo
Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Raise the Bar Happy Hour
Trade Show Happy Hour description coming soon. ...
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Networking Event
Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Distributor & Manufacturer Reception
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Networking Event
Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Emerging Leaders Reception
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Networking Event
Thursday, April 18, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wake up and Smell the Coffee
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Networking Event
Thursday, April 18, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
Thursday, April 18, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Establishing Relationships with Architect & Designers
Speaker(s)
Tracks:
Education
Growing Your Business
Is there a Place for ChatGPT in Wood Flooring?
Speaker(s)
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Education
Technology
Quick Jobsite Tool Repair Hacks
Speaker(s)
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Education
Jobsite | Demo
Sanding Equipment & Abrasives – The Engineering & Physics
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Education
How It's Made
Thursday, April 18, 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Women Industry Network Southern Social
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Networking Event
Thursday, April 18, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Finish & Maintenance Products – The Properties & Uses
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Education
How It's Made
How Technology Can Improve Efficiency on the Jobsite
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Education
Technology
Layout Tricks
Speaker(s)
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Education
Jobsite | Demo
Leveraging Social Media to Build Your Business
Speaker(s)
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Education
Growing Your Business
Thursday, April 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Student Event
Private event for local area students. For more information on this event, please email Stephanie Owen, Vice President, Education, at stephanie.owen@nwfa.org....
Thursday, April 18, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Trade Show Open | Concessions Open
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Trade Show
Thursday, April 18, 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Exhibitor Demonstrations
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Exhibitor Demonstration
Thursday, April 18, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
NWFA Regional Instructor Demonstrations
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Jobsite | Demo
Thursday, April 18, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bayou Bash
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Networking Event
Thursday, April 18, 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Trade Show Exhibitor Tear-Down
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Exhibitor Only
Friday, April 19, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trade Show Exhibitor Tear-Down
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Exhibitor Only