Closets Conference | June 11
Co-Sponsored by Palmer Industries, Margaret's the Couture Cleaner & Association of Closets and Storage Professionals (ACSP)
Opening Keynote | 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Kick off the 20th-anniversary celebration with an engaging and thought-provoking keynote from top industry influencers and thought leaders, setting the stage for the industry's most anticipated gathering.
Educational Sessions | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Immerse yourself in a full day of insightful and inspiring presentations designed for all levels of expertise and experience. Sessions include:
- Mastering Marketing: Strategies to Elevate Your Closet Design Business
- Designing for the Future: Trends & Innovations in Closets and Home Organization
- How Businesses of Different Sizes Choose Technology
- Luxury on a Budget: Designing High-End Closets at Every Price Point
Networking & Special Events
- Conference Luncheon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Join us for a seated luncheon bringing together closets, design, home organization, and woodworking professionals for networking and collaboration. Sponsored by Hardware Rebels
- Showroom/Plant Tours | 3:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Experience an off-site tour of a local closet company showroom and an on-site virtual tour of Sauder Closets' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
- Welcome Reception | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Celebrate the 20th anniversary with a relaxed evening of networking. Gather with industry colleagues, friends, and new connections as we commemorate this milestone event and toast to two decades of innovation and community. Don’t miss this chance to toast to the milestone together and set the stage for the exciting days ahead!
Closets Expo | June 12–13
Daily Keynotes | 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Begin each day with engaging and inspiring keynote presentations from industry thought leaders.
Expanded Show Floor
June 12, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | June 13, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Experience our expanded show floor spanning two exhibit halls, offering more space for exhibitors and attendees to connect, network, and learn. Discover innovative products and solutions from leading suppliers and manufacturers.
Networking & Special Events
- Top Shelf Design Awards Reception | June 12, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Celebrate two decades of design excellence.
- Closets & Cocktails: A Luau to Remember! | June 12, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM: A Hawaiian-themed celebration to relax and connect.
- Networking Lounge | June 12–13: A space for relaxation and impromptu meetings located between Halls A & B.
- State of the Industry Panel | June 12, 2:10 PM – 3:25 PM: Insights and challenges facing the closets industry.
Clinics & Workshops
Design Clinics
- Closet Design 101 | June 12, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Closet Design 101 | June 13, 12:20 – 1:20 PM
- Closet Design 201 | June 12, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Closet Design 201 | June 13, 12:20 – 1:20 PM
- Garage Design 101 | June 12, 12:50 – 1:50 PM
- Garage Design 201 | June 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Install Clinics
- Closet Install 101 | June 12, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
- Closet Install 101 | June 13, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Closet Install 201 | June 12, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
- Closet Install 201 | June 13, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Fabrication Clinics
- Fabrication Clinic #1 | June 12, 12:50 – 1:50 PM
- Fabrication Clinic #2 | June 12, 3:40 – 4:40 PM
- Fabrication Clinic #3 | June 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Business Management Workshops
- Scaling Your Business | June 12, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Vendor & Client Management | June 12, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
- Financial Management for Small Businesses | June 13, 12:20 – 1:20 PM
DESIGN Talks
Attend expert-led educational sessions on industry trends, market research, and innovative materials, with a chance to earn accredited CEUs along the way.
- DESIGN Talks #1 | June 12, 12:50 – 1:50 PM
- DESIGN Talks #2 | June 12, 3:40 – 4:40 PM
- DESIGN Talks #3 | June 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Woodworking Network Live Stage
- Product Demonstrations | June 12-13, 10:15 AM – 2:00 PM
Experience 20–30-minute live product presentations from our invaluable, industry-leading exhibitors. - State of the Industry: Insights, Challenges & Future Opportunities | June 12, 2:10 – 3:25 PM
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion as industry leaders share insights and perspectives on the State of the Industry. Drawing on insights from the annual Closets State of the Industry Report and real-world expertise, this session will dive into critical business and economic insights, challenges, and future opportunities.
