FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is thrilled to reunite flooring industry professionals with a return to its first, in-person Convention after a year and half of virtual meetings.

The 2021 Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show, hosted at the AT & T Hotel and Conference Center, will take place September 13 - 15, in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. Exhibitor and attendee registration are open. Early Bird registration discounts are offered through August 6. 

Convention attendees will have the opportunity to attend four (4) engaging educational sessions, live product demonstrations, contribute to committee meetings, network with fellow industry professionals and attend fun, social events. Plus, attendees can meet with exhibitors including flooring manufacturers, business services and flooring industry partners during the Commercial Flooring Trade Show on September 14, 2021.

Be sure to arrive on Monday, September 13 in time for a 1:00 pm optional Distillery Tour followed by the opening reception that evening. On Wednesday, convention meetings will conclude by 4:30 pm, but stay through the evening for the Austin 6th Street stroll.

Here's what to expect at this reunion of flooring industry colleagues and peers:

• In-person networking opportunities with commercial flooring industry decision makers
• A great keynote speaker with insightful takeaways
• Educational sessions presented by the best in the industry
• Access to the Commercial Flooring Trade Show
• Enjoy a pre-event networking opportunity at a local distillery on Monday
• A fun themed dinner on Tuesday night
• For those staying Wednesday night, we will have a great evening planned on 6th Street in Austin

Additionally, attendees can earn continuing education credits (CEUs) by attending the entire educational session. Those working on their Certified Installation Manager CEUs will receive credits by attending the educational sessions, product demonstrations and the Commercial Flooring Trade Show.

August 6 is the deadline for the early bird registration. Attendees are encouraged to register by that date to receive a generous discount on registration fees. Book your hotel accommodations at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, located on the University of Texas-Austin campus, minutes from downtown Austin, in a culturally rich and innovative neighborhood near many restaurants and museums.

FCICA is committed to attendee safety and comfort at the Convention and will adhere to the guidelines and restrictions set forth by the State of Texas, Travis County, the City of Austin and the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at the time of the Convention. By registering, attendees agree to abide by these guidelines and any restrictions. For further information, please refer to the CDC website.

This annual event is open to all involved in the industry. Registration for the event can be completed online at http://www.fcica.com/annual-convention.

FCICA, the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1982 and headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is the resource for premier commercial flooring contractors. FCICA promotes the advancement and continuous development of Certified Installation Managers (CIM); provides technical education, business support and industry expert networking and delivers skills and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of commercial flooring contractors. FCICA is an international association whose contractor members serve the continental United States, plus Burma and Canada. For more information about FCICA: visit our website www.fcica.com or call 630-672-3702.

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