IWCE 2026

[mmckenna]

Anyone planning on attending?

I've got some vacation time I need to burn off, a few vendors I'd like to see, and some free hotel nights. Just going to go for the expo floor. Would be willing to buy the first round for anyone that wants to meet up.

Looks like most of the big players are there, and the usual cluster of CCR manufacturers.

 

[MTS2000des]

Nope. Our travel budget cut and the two seats at APCO2026 are taken...

 

[mmckenna]

Nope. Our travel budget cut and the two seats at APCO2026 are taken...

I was able to fund one or the other, so I've got a full ride to APCO this year. I think it is in Anaheim next year, so I'll be able to swing that, also.

IWCE I'm going to do on my own. I need a break anyway. Free expo floor, free hotel room, all I gotta do is pay for fuel, and I'll just call it a vacation.

 

[Project25_MASTR]

The XYL don't fly...and I have no professional need to go to IWCE at this moment in time and I really don't feel like a 20 hour drive. Patiently waiting for APCO because that's an extended commute for me at just over 2 hours from the house this year.

 

[mmckenna]

The XYL don't fly...

Me neither, wherever possible. I'll do my standard week long wandering road trip through the Southwest out to APCO and back. Same for IWCE, but it's a one day drive.

Maybe I'll see you in San Antonio again….

 

[OnYourSix]

Haven't been to IWCE conference yet, but I have to pass. I've got the Summit in April, APCO (hopefully), and the Police Fleet Expo in August in FL.

 

[cavmedic]

Ill be down last week in Feb for some Moto stuff , I'm wondering if these dates are what was mentioned for part 2 ...... hmmm

 

[dickie757]

I don't think this is what you guys are talking about:

Home | IWCE 2026

America's premier industry tradeshow and conference for window covering professions. Improve your business oeprations, increase your revenue, discover the latest in products, technology, trends and more. Join us in Raleigh, NC April 21-23rd.

www.iwce-vision.com

 

[mmckenna]

I don't think this is what you guys are talking about:

Home | IWCE 2026

America's premier industry tradeshow and conference for window covering professions. Improve your business oeprations, increase your revenue, discover the latest in products, technology, trends and more. Join us in Raleigh, NC April 21-23rd.

www.iwce-vision.com

Ha, had someone at work that was responsible for travel almost cancel my funding because of that. Fortunately I was able to correct them in time.

 

[jeepsandradios]

I'd like to go but need to get closer to see workload before I jet off for a few days.

 

[RodStrong]

Plans could change, but if not, I'll be making my annual (other than Orlando) pilgrimage to IWCE. Arriving Tuesday night and leaving Friday AM.

 

[speedway_navigator]

ETA ed forum sign ups are lower this year, I'm hoping they pick up.

 

[speedway_navigator]

Latest student count for the ETA ed forum isn't much better than last week. It looks like budget cuts are a major reason you guys can't come.
I'm wondering if the cost to travel to Vegas has any impact. This show takes place during spring break which adds to travel fees, maybe somewhere more middle of the country might be more convenient and less costly.

I'm tempted to email the ETA board and suggest we offer an ed forum at APCO as well since that seems to be your primary choice. Would that be something you guys would attend?

 

[davidrw]

I’ll be heading out to IWCE as well just to wander the expo floor and check out what’s new Vegas in March sounds better than another desk day. It’s always interesting to see who shows up and what gizmos are getting pushed, so looking forward to catching up with folks there.

 

[mmckenna]

I'm tempted to email the ETA board and suggest we offer an ed forum at APCO as well since that seems to be your primary choice. Would that be something you guys would attend?

I'll be at APCO, but my training funds are all tapped out, so additional add on's are off the table.

 

[im800mhz]

I'm speaking

 

[mmckenna]

I'm speaking

Presenting? I'm only there for the expo floor, unfortunately. Had to save my budget for APCO.

 

[RescueRandy]

I'm speaking

What are you presenting on? It’s always neat to run into folks in real life.

@mmckenna I’ll be there all week, but I’ve not signed up for any training. The difficulty I ran into this year was the training I was interested in was later in the week, however I have some vendor meetings and need to walk the show floor some too. I’ll have to catch some training next time.

 

[KevinC]

I’ll be heading out to IWCE as well just to wander the expo floor and check out what’s new Vegas in March sounds better than another desk day. It’s always interesting to see who shows up and what gizmos are getting pushed, so looking forward to catching up with folks there.

All the way from Europe! Pretty cool.

 

[RescueRandy]

My apologies, this part of the post was directed at @speedway_navigator . Apparently I need more coffee that early in the morning.

"I’ll be there all week, but I’ve not signed up for any training. The difficulty I ran into this year was the training I was interested in was later in the week, however I have some vendor meetings and need to walk the show floor some too. I’ll have to catch some training next time."