Spring Meeting is where NALFA members come together to shape the future of laminate flooring—one standard, one guideline, one message at a time. As a NALFA member,this is your chance to take your seat at the table and make your perspective count.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 10th–Thursday, March 12th 2026
WHERE:
Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown
150 W. Adams St.,
Phoenix, Arizona, 85003
WHY ATTEND?
Guide Technical Standards Join committee meetings to discuss and refine test methods and performance benchmarks that define quality standards for our industry. Your lab data, field experience, and practical insights can influence the next revisions.
Strengthen Industry Messaging Work alongside industry colleagues to help craft NALFA’s messaging to elevate laminate’s position in the marketplace.
Share Challenges, Shape Solutions Briefings on market trends and emerging technologies provide space to collaborate with industry peers to identify industry needs that shape NALFA’s program offerings.
Every voice in the room helps ensure NALFA’s standards and outreach reflect the realities of today’s manufacturers, suppliers, and brand owners.
Technical Committee Pre-Meeting • 2:00–4:00 PM Location: Revival South Led By: Anthony Drevet, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Technical Committee Chair
City Brew Walking Tour • 4:30–7:30 PM
Location: Meet your guide at Daydreamer Coffee 811 N 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Visit three local breweries for behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, and snack pairings.
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Wednesday, March 11th
Registration & Breakfast • 7:30–8:30 AM Location: The Green Room
Welcome Remarks • 8:30–9:00 AM Speakers: Tom Wright, Mohawk Industries, NALFA Board President and Alex Brodkin, CALI Floors, NALFA Board Vice President Location: Revival South
Committee Meetings • 9:00–10:30 AM
Underlayment Committee Meeting Location: Revival South Led By: Deanna Summers, MP Global Products, Underlayment Committee Chair and Mickey Davis, Pak-Lite, Inc, Underlayment Committee Co-Chair
Moulding Committee Meeting Location: Revival North Led By: Jeff Juzaitis, Zamma Corporation, Mouldings Committee Chair and Jay Van Vechten, Framerica Corp., Mouldings Committee Co-Chair
Morning Break • 10:30–10:45 AM
Keynote Speaker • 10:45–11:45 AM
Speaker: Jared Mathusek, Empire Today LLC, VP Installation Services Location: Revival South
Lunch • 11:45–12:30 PM
Keynote Speaker • 12:30–2:00 PM
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Speaker: Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend Location: Revival South
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Join Your Nerdy Best Friend, aka Author Beth Ziesenis, for a research-based look of common productivity problems, followed by the technology to solve them.
Discover how to use free and bargain technology tools you never knew existed to work more efficiently with your teams, get organized and finally get stuff done.
Takeaways:
Discover low-cost, high-value apps and tech tools that you can start using right away
Learn great tech tips and app ideas from your colleagues
Get new ideas to increase efficiency, improve relationships and get things done!
Committee Meetings • 2:00–3:15 PM
Marketing Committee Meeting Location: Revival South Led By: Heather Knutson, CALI Floors, Marketing Committee Chair, and Danielle Lancianese, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Technical Committee Meeting Location: Revival North Led By: Anthony Drevet, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Technical Committee Chair
Afternoon Break • 3:15–3:30 PM
Committee Meetings • 3:30–4:30 PM
Marketing Committee Meeting Location: Revival South Led By: Heather Knutson, CALI Floors, Marketing Committee Chair, and Danielle Lancianese, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Technical Committee Meeting Location: Revival North Led By: Anthony Drevet, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Technical Committee Chair
Keynote Speaker • 12:30–2:00 PM