Coverings 2025 sessions highlight tile and stone’s value towards wellness and sustainability goals
Coverings 2025, taking place April 29 to May 2, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, is the premier event where breathtaking ceramic tile and natural stone solutions come to life. The Expo features over 1100 exhibitors from 40+ countries and expert-led sessions offer an empowering lineup of educational opportunities.
The Coverings conference program consistently inspires, educates, and motivates industry professionals each year. Coverings’ educational content ensures that attendees remain well-informed by emphasizing the Coverings core tenets of Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Outdoor Spaces, and Timeless Luxury.
The durability and beauty of tile and stone are well-known. However, many designers and facility managers working for companies seeking sustainability and wellness solutions for their facilities may want to learn more about how tile and stone products can help them reach their goals. With this in mind, The McMorrow Reports recommends the following Coverings 2025 sessions:
LEED Credits Using Natural Stone (Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT) This session promises to be an insightful look into the multifaceted role of natural stone in advancing sustainable building practices. Attendees will discover how natural stone, with its inherent attributes and potential for ethical sourcing, can significantly contribute to LEED credits and other green building certifications. From understanding material ingredients and embodied carbon to exploring the benefits of salvaged stone, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge to make informed decisions that align with your facility’s sustainability goals.
Designing for Well-Being: How Tile and Stone Align with Well-Being Standards (Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT) With the growing focus on well-being standards reshaping the design landscape, tile and stone can play a crucial role in creating environments that support healthier living. This session will explore what Well Building is and how to make it a priority in the workplace and real estate development by emphasizing how well-being in your facility can enhance both occupant health and business success. Attendees will discover why and how our environments affect our health outcomes by diving into the difference between the exposome, which encompasses all the environmental factors we are exposed to throughout our lives, and the genome, our genetic blueprint. This session will also examine which building systems have the greatest impact on human health and how to optimize them using tile and stone for health-enhancing spaces.
Every year, Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design (A&D) professionals, builders, real estate developers, and more. These attendees explore innovative materials and technologies designed to enhance functionality, durability, and aesthetics in their facilities and connect with global manufacturers to discover products that balance performance with style.
Learn more about the show and other educational offerings at Coverings.
Register for Coverings 2025 online by April 28 to save on registration! Prices increase onsite.