The Closet Summit Conference & Vendor Exposition, hosted by the Closet Institute of America, will take place October 27–29, 2026, at the Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro. Designed exclusively for independent closet and storage business owners, managers, and key staff, the members-only event combines education, peer-to-peer collaboration, and vendor engagement in a boutique conference format. Attendance is limited, with registration capped at approximately 400 CIAMO members.

Programming centers on practical, experience-driven learning and high-touch networking across two days. Sessions are led by established industry professionals rather than outside speakers, emphasizing real-world strategies in sales, design, manufacturing, and operations. The event also integrates vendor participation throughout, rather than isolating exhibitors, creating a more collaborative environment for product discovery and business development.

Key features of the event include:

• “Closet University” breakout sessions, panels, and keynote discussions.
• Peer-led roundtable groups covering operations, marketing, and profitability.
• “Vendorama” expo with supplier-led demos and workshops.
• Facility tours of Dream Closets and Häfele America design and lighting centers.
• SEALS team sessions for confidential benchmarking and strategy sharing.
• Dedicated networking events, including meals, happy hours, and meet-and-greet sessions

Additional programming includes installer-focused sessions, showroom and manufacturing tours, and structured networking opportunities designed to foster long-term industry connections. Positioned as a “by-industry, for-industry” event, the Closet Summit emphasizes collaboration among independent businesses and supplier partners, offering attendees direct insight into best practices and emerging trends shaping the custom storage sector.

Fees:

Primary Closeteer Attendee: $649.
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Each Additional Closeteer Attendee: $549.

Installer Attendee: $449.

Spouse Attendee: $449.

Vendor Booth Fees
(includes ALL of the above plus skirted table~chairs~Wifi~electricity)

Vendor Booth Main Ballroom (up to 4-reps): $2,899.
Vendor Booth Adjacent Foyer(up to 2-reps): $2,399.
(Additional) Super Star Supporting Sponsors:
Platinum: $4,999.
Gold: $1,299.
Silver: $949.
Bronze: $699.

Reserve a hotel room for the event.