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6 Flooring Specialist Summer 2026Staying Ahead in a Changing Flooring IndustryHow Synergy Convention & Expo helps flooring professionals stay current, strengthen their businesses, and prepare for what%u2019s next.The flooring profession is constantly evolving. New products, advancing installation methods, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, and rising customer expectations require professionals to keep learning and adapting.Every year, Synergy Convention & Expo gives flooring professionals something increasingly difficult to find: uninterrupted time to learn, exchange ideas, and focus on improving their craft and their businesses.Returning Nov. 10%u201312, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tenn., Synergy brings together retailers, installers, inspectors, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other flooring professionals for three days of technical education, business insights, and meaningful conversations with peers from across the profession. Presented through the partnership of Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI), the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA), and Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS), the event offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside professionals representing every segment of flooring.Learning Across the ProfessionOne of Synergy%u2019s greatest strengths is the diversity of its attendees. Installers, inspectors, retailers, manufacturers, and contractors each bring a different perspective, creating conversations that lead to better ideas, stronger businesses, and a deeper understanding of the profession.Educational sessions focus on the issues professionals face every day%u2014from installation best practices and inspection techniques to leadership, workforce development, business management, product innovation, and emerging trends. The emphasis is practical: ideas and solutions attendees can put to work immediately.Beyond the ClassroomLearning continues throughout the convention. The Expo Hall gives attendees the opportunity to explore the latest products, installation tools, technologies, and business solutions while connecting directly with the manufacturers and suppliers behind them.Some of the most valuable moments, however, happen between sessions. Whether discussing installation challenges, comparing business strategies, or exchanging ideas with colleagues from across North America, attendees gain perspectives that simply can%u2019t be found online.Why It MattersSuccess in flooring has always depended on craftsmanship, knowledge, and relationships. As the profession continues to evolve, investing in all three becomes even more important.Whether you%u2019re looking to reduce costly installation problems, improve your business, discover new products, build relationships with industry leaders, or simply stay current in a rapidly changing profession, Synergy provides an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and return with practical ideas you can put to work immediately.What sets Synergy apart is the combination of expert instruction, technical education, and the conversations that happen when flooring professionals come together to share ideas and experiences. It%u2019s an investment that continues to pay dividends long after the convention ends.Registration is now open. For more information, visit https://members.fcica.com/ap/Events/Register/eZF4vYMcYCWCq. Photos courtesy Flooring SpecialistINDUSTRY NEWSNovember 10 - 12, 2026 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown - Chattanooga, TN