Attendees will compete to assemble and install a custom-designed storage space each day of the show at Woodworking Network Live, booth # 623.
SAN DIEGO – Woodworking Network Live (WWN Live) will highlight industry trends, best practices and technology, while bringing some fun to the Closets Expo and Wood Pro Expo California showroom.
The free educational programs that will be presented on WWN Live (booth # 623) each day of the show will be anchored by The Great Closets Challenge for Designers.
Here’s a quick rundown of WWN Live’s schedule.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
10:45 a.m. at 11:30 a.m.10 Questions with Mike Carson
Laurel Didier, editor of Closets & amp; Organized Storage will interview Mike Carson, owner of Inspired Closets. Carson is a recognized leader in the closet industry and was the first recipient of the Pioneer Award from the Association of Cabinet and Storage Professionals. In 2009, Woodworking Networking was named the market leader in the wood industry.
12:00 p.m. at 12:30 p.m. Lean Manufacturing live podcast with Brad Cairns
Join FDMC editorial director Will Sampson while recording a live podcast with Brad Cairns, senior director of The Center for Lean Learning / Quantum Lean. Cairns, author of a column on adjusted manufacturing for FDMC, will also present a free presentation at 9 a.m. of Friday, April 29th.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
13:00 at 1:30 pm WOOD TAIWAN presentation
Daniel Godwin, representative of the Taiwan Foreign Trade Development Council (TAITRA), will lead a discussion on new wood technologies made in Taiwan and how they address key trends in automation and sustainability. Your presentation will include videos of the team in action.
2:00 p.m. at 15:00 The challenge of large closets for designers
WWN Live, stand 623
Attendees compete to assemble and install a custom-designed storage space on the exhibition floor. The challenge is sponsored by Hafele America and Titus Group. See Challenge parts made at the fair by CNC Factory.
10:30 a.m. at 11:00 a.m. How can you optimize your digital marketing to generate more contacts
Eric Olsen, founder and CEO of Fasturtle, will discuss which digital marketing channels are most effective; SEO and social media best practices for lead generation; and how Internet marketing helps closet and garage companies grow and succeed in a highly competitive and congested marketplace.
12:00 p.m. at 1:00 p.m. How to sell your health and wellness benefits to demanding customers
Kenn Busch, founder of Material Intelligence and columnist for Closets & amp; Organized storage will identify the “healthy materials” that closet and cabinet professionals can use in their projects.