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Pre-Expo Symposium Check- In (Room 1st Floor 126-127 Foyer)

11 Apr 17
7:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Symposium is sponsored by Bona US and Somerset Hardwood Flooring.  More...

Pre-Expo Symposium Morning Coffee (Room 1st Floor 126-127 Foyer)

11 Apr 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Exhibitor Move- In (Room North Exhibit Hall)

11 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Science of Engineered Wood Flooring (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 127)

11 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Brett Diehl ; Brian Sause ; Guillermo Velarde ; Josh Hosen ; Phil Mitchell
This course will address the science and engineering behind engineered wood flooring. The presenters will discuss: The construction of these ... More...

Science of Sanding (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 126)

11 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Daniel Boone ; Galen Fitzel ; Kjell Nymark
This course dives deep into the science of the sanding process and how the results affect the finished result. Presenters will discuss: How t... More...

Pre-Expo Symposium Coffee Break (Room 1st Floor 126-127 Foyer)

11 Apr 17
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

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Science of Bamboo Flooring (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 127)

11 Apr 17
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Dan Harrington
How bamboo differs from wood in biology and performance Strand bamboo technology and how it affects performance in the field Diagnosing comm... More...

Science of Finishing (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 126)

11 Apr 17
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Dave Folkman ; Ethan Erikson
This course will dive deep into the chemistry of the many different finishes we work with in our industry. Presenters will discuss: Finish re... More...

Pre-Expo Symposium Networking Luncheon (Room 1st Floor 124 AB)

11 Apr 17
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Science of Cork Flooring (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 127)

11 Apr 17
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Don Jewell ; Larry Lyons
Presenters will discuss: The amazing properties of cork and its' remarkable sustainable story The versatility of the product and what i... More...

Science of Failures (Pre-Expo Symposium) (Room 1st Floor 126)

11 Apr 17
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Mike Sundell
This course will discuss many of the common problems, causes and cures related to finish issues. Presenters will discuss both film-forming finishes... More...

Opening Act (1st Floor North Ballroom 120 CD)

11 Apr 17
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Speaker(s): Matt Beaudreau ; Michael Martin ; Tommy Maxwell ; Urban Electra
Join us for the Opening Act to listen to keynote speaker, Matt Beaudreau, and learn the winners of the 2017 Wood Floor of the Year awards. Immediat... More...

Exhibitor Set-up (Room North Exhibit Hall)

12 Apr 17
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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Expo Continental Breakfast (Room 1st Floor 126-127 Foyer)

12 Apr 17
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Networking Event

Sponsored by LaCrosse Flooring More...

Effect of Steam on Flooring (Room 1st Floor 127)

12 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Guillermo Velarde ; Phil Mitchell
Finish Wood Education More...

Jobsite Preparation (Room 1st Floor 124 B)

12 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lenny Hall ; Mike Dittmer ; Toby Merrill
Ask real on the job questions and get practical feedback from NWFA Regional Instructors. More...

Managing Employees Representing Your Company Name (Room 1st Floor 125)

12 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Kevin Mullany ; Sprigg Lynn
Social Media Brand Customer Service More...

Marketing to Millennials (Room 1st Floor 126)

12 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Matt Beaudreau
Channels Influence Motivation More...

Panel Discussion: Bamboo and Cork (Room 1st Floor 128)

12 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jon Namba
Take Symposium learning one step further by participating in panel discussions with speakers and manufacturer representatives. Ask real on the job ... More...

Effect of Saw Cut on Performance (Room 1st Floor 127)

12 Apr 17
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jessica Hickman Fresch
Cost Availability Yield More...

Installation (Room 1st Floor 124 B)

12 Apr 17
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Lenny Hall ; Mike Dittmer ; Toby Merrill
Ask real on the job questions and get practical feedback from NWFA Regional Instructors. More...

Managing the Labor Shortage (Room 1st Floor 125)

12 Apr 17
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Stephanie Owen
Recruiting Training Retention More...

Marketing in Real Time Using Instagram (Room 1st Floor 126)

12 Apr 17
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jessie and Brandon Santiago ; Jorge (Tito) Boror ; Stephen King
Instagram Instagram Stories Instagram Live More...

Panel Discussion: Engineered Wood Flooring (Room 1st Floor 128)

12 Apr 17
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jon Namba
Take Symposium learning one step further by participating in panel discussions with speakers and manufacturer representatives. Ask real on the job ... More...

Effect of Water Popping on Color Intensity (Room 1st Floor 127)

12 Apr 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Lenny Hall
Application and Product Type Pros Cons More...

Legal Implications of Online Marketing (Room 1st Floor 126)

12 Apr 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Barbara Dunn O'Neal
Privacy and Data Collection Intellectual Property Advertising More...

Managing a Diverse Workforce – Culturally & Generationally (Room 1st Floor 125)

12 Apr 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Matt Beaudreau
Generational Differences Cultural Differences Application More...

Panel Discussion: Abrasives (Room 1st Floor 128)

12 Apr 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jon Namba
Take Symposium learning one step further by participating in panel discussions with speakers and manufacturer representatives. Ask real on the job ... More...

Sand & Finish (Room 1st Floor 124 B)

12 Apr 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jason Elquest ; Kjell Nymark ; Mike Dittmer ; Toby Merrill
Ask real on the job questions and get practical feedback from NWFA Regional Instructors. More...

Distributor Lounge (Room 3rd Floor North Exhibit Hall Booth 344)

12 Apr 17
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

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Archetypal Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

12 Apr 17
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Archetypal More...

Bona US Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

12 Apr 17
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Bona US More...

Subfloor Prep Techniques, Wood vs. Slab Subfloor (Room Tech Zone)

12 Apr 17
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Jon Namba More...

Norton Abrasives Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

12 Apr 17
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Norton Abrasives More...

DuraSeal Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

12 Apr 17
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by DuraSeal More...

Layout/Resolving Wrap Around Situations (Room Tech Zone)

12 Apr 17
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Presented by Kjell Nymark More...

Waterlox Coatings Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

12 Apr 17
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Waterlox Coatings More...

Pallmann Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

12 Apr 17
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Pallmann More...

Part 1 - Nail Down, Glue Down Techniques, Glue Assist Nail Down (Room Tech Zone)

12 Apr 17
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by Roy Reichow and Scott Taylor More...

Bostik Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

12 Apr 17
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Bostik More...

General Finishes Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

12 Apr 17
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by General Finishes More...

Measure Square Corporation Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

12 Apr 17
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Measure Square Corporation More...

Drum, Edger Sanding, Techniques, Scraper Sharpening (Room Tech Zone)

12 Apr 17
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by Michael Dittmer More...

NWFA Happy Hour in Trade Show (Room 3rd Floor North Exhibit Hall)

12 Apr 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Trade Show

Sponsored by: Besse Forest Products Group – Booth 332 Bona US – Booth 1019 Informa Exhibitions, US – Booth 338 Primat... More...

Distributor & Manufacturer Reception (Room 3rd Floor Lobby)

12 Apr 17
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

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Emerging Leaders Network Reception (Room Oculus Patio – 2nd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

12 Apr 17
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Looking to get more involved? The NWFA Emerging Leaders Network was established for young wood flooring professionals who portray an unmatched work... More...

Expo Morning Coffee (Room 1st Floor 126-127 Foyer)

13 Apr 17
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Networking Event

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Effect of Sanding on Finish (Room 1st Floor 127)

13 Apr 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Tim McCool
Machines Finish Abrasives More...

Managing Installations on New Construction (Room 1st Floor 125)

13 Apr 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Brett Miller
Subfloors HVAC Scheduling More...

Marketing on Social Communities (Room 1st Floor 126)

13 Apr 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jessie and Brandon Santiago ; Jorge (Tito) Boror ; Stephen King
Online Offline Combined More...

Panel Discussion: Finishes (Room 1st Floor 128)

13 Apr 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jon Namba
Take Symposium learning one step further by participating in panel discussions with speakers and manufacturer representatives. Ask real on the job ... More...

Troubleshooting (Room 1st Floor 124 B)

13 Apr 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jason Elquest ; Kjell Nymark ; Lenny Hall ; Mike Dittmer ; Toby Merrill
Ask real on the job questions and get practical feedback from NWFA Regional Instructors. More...

Distributor Lounge (Room 3rd Floor North Exhibit Hall Booth 344)

13 Apr 17
10:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

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WerkMaster Grinders & Sanders Inc. Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

13 Apr 17
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by WerkMaster Grinders & Sanders Inc. More...

Buffing, Orbitals, Multiheads (Room Tech Zone)

13 Apr 17
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by Lenny Hall More...

Glitsa Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

13 Apr 17
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Glitsa More...

Loba-Wakol, LLC Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

13 Apr 17
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Loba-Wakol, LLC More...

Rubio Monocoat Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

13 Apr 17
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Rubio Monocoat More...

Artistic Finishes Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater)

13 Apr 17
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Artistic Finishes More...

Fastenmaster Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

13 Apr 17
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Fastenmaster More...

Roller Coating (Room Tech Zone)

13 Apr 17
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Presented by Jason Elquest More...

WoodCare USA LLC Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

13 Apr 17
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by WoodCare USA LLC More...

3M Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #2)

13 Apr 17
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by 3M More...

Repair Techniques (Room Tech Zone)

13 Apr 17
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Presented by Jon Namba More...

Osmo USA Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibitor Demonstration Theater #1)

13 Apr 17
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

Presented by Osmo USA More...

Exhibitor Move-Out (Room North Exhibit Hall)

13 Apr 17
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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Main Event and Finale (with Lt. Dan Band) (1st Floor North Ballroom 120 CD)

13 Apr 17
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Join keynote speaker, Matt Beaudreau, as he shares his insights about how our attendees work collaboratively across generations to improve and adva... More...

Hardwood Forest Foundation Golf Tournament

14 Apr 17
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

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Exhibitor Move- Out (Room North Exhibit Hall)

14 Apr 17
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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