40 NEW Seminars Alongside Dynamic Speaker Lineup on Profit & Growth Announced

The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE), the premier annual trade show for the window covering industry, has revealed its dynamic 2026 speaker lineup. Taking place April 21–23, 2026, in Raleigh, NC, the event will feature more than 40 brand-new seminars delivered by leading designers, experts, and business strategists. Each session is designed to help window covering professionals increase profits, streamline operations, and grow stronger businesses. This year’s roster brings together a diverse mix of voices, from acclaimed interior designers and creative entrepreneurs to marketing strategists and installation experts, all ready to share fresh insights and proven strategies.

Design & Trends

• Deb Barrett – Trend forecaster, sharing insights on AI in design and wellness interiors.
• Elle Cole – Color expert, exploring the evolving role of color in luxury design.
• Eric Ross – Acclaimed interior designer, presenting on balancing design artistry with profitability.

Business & Leadership

• Kathy Pace – Sales strategist, sharing trust-based frameworks to close more deals.
• Madeleine MacRae – CEO of ProQ Systems, offering leadership and scaling strategies.
• Michele Williams – Business consultant, demystifying financials and cash flow mastery.
• Vicky Serany, Christi Barbour, and Bria Hammel – Three powerhouse design firm founders, in a candid panel on building thriving businesses.
• Vince Nigara – Financial growth expert, showing how metrics drive profitability.

Marketing & Branding

• Kaitlyn Sloan – Head of Social Media at Creekmore Marketing, helping businesses grow through innovative content, brand awareness, and impactful ad campaigns.
• Katie Creekmore – Marketing strategist, teaching smart AI and digital content tools.
• Nicole Bedard – Award-winning photographer, videographer, and strategist, helping creative businesses elevate their visual presence through brand storytelling.

Technology & Installation

• John MacKenzie – Motorization specialist, guiding pros through commercial shading opportunities.
• O’D McKewan – Master Installer & Product Coach, reviewing the latest motorization advances and smart shading innovations.
• Roger Magalhães – Installation expert, tackling real-world field challenges.

Workroom Expertise

• Linda Tully and Hannah Brendal – Workroom leaders, sharing systems for growth and succession.
• Sandra VanSickle – Workroom educator and mentor, sharing advanced fabrication and business systems for custom workrooms.
• Vita Vygovska – Soft treatments expert, unveiling the latest in fabrics and smart integrations.

With its strongest business-focused program to date, IWCE 2026 promises three days of learning, networking, and practical strategies designed to transform the way window covering professionals run their businesses.

View the April seminar schedule HERE.

Registration opens October 15. Secure your spot at IWCE-Vision.com.