Agenda
Enjoy a curated agenda featuring insightful sessions, the latest innovations, networking, and more.
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Guest Arrivals
Welcome to C.Next Fabricators 2023! Check-in will be held in the Ambassador Lobby.
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Welcome Reception + Dinner
Breakfast at leisure
8:00 - 8:10 AM | C.Next Fabricators commences!
We're officially kicking off C.Next Fabricators 2023 with some exciting information.
8:15 - 9:00 AM | Welcome to C.Next Fabricators with Francisco 'Paco' Cosentino
Join us for welcome remarks by Francisco 'Paco' Cosentino, CEO + President of Cosentino Group.
9:00 - 10:15 AM | Staying at the forefront of innovation + product showcase
Valentin Tijeras, VP of Global Product + R&D at Cosentino will give us an inside look into what's next at Cosentino and showcase our latest products and innovations.
10:15 - 10:30 AM | Coffee Break + explore the marketplace
10:30 - 11:15 AM | Building authentic connections through Marketing
Marketing is about telling a story and creating trust. Join Damian Granados, VP of Global Marketing, and Elizabeth Ramos, Marketing Director Americas at Cosentino for an inside look at the company's marketing strategy.
11:15 - 11:45 AM | Marketplace + refreshments
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Keynote speaker Farshid Tafazzoli, Co-Founder & CBO, Material Bank
12:45 - 1:00 PM | Group Photo
Lunch at leisure
Enjoy Grand Velas!
Spend the afternoon enjoying everything Grand Velas has to offer.
4:00 - 7:00 PM | Beach Olympics
The famous Beach Olympics are back and better than ever! Join us at the Grand Class Beach Area for an afternoon of fun in the sun.
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Beach Night
Let's spend an evening under the stars in the Ambassador Beach Area.
Breakfast at leisure
8:45 - 9:00 AM | Let the second day commence!
9:00 - 9:30 AM | The Cosentino DNA: innovation + sustainability
Valentin Tijeras, VP of Global Product + R&D explores two of the key components that make up the Cosentino DNA: our focus on cutting-edge innovation and putting sustainability at the core of the business.
9:30 - 10:15 AM | Digitalization as a key pillar in business growth
Francisco Martinez-Cosentino, Director of Cosentino's Digital Business Unit will expand on the company's global digitalization strategy and how Cosentino is thriving in a digital-first world.
10:15 - 10:45 AM | Coffee break + marketplace
10:45 - 11:15 AM | Growing your business with Cosentino
Join Kelly Martin, VP of Corporate Preconstruction, Engineering, Marketing & Organizational Development at ISEC for a session centered around business growth.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Industry Panel: Preparing for economic uncertainty. How to best respond and shift your business goals
Bringing together experts from the top industry associations, this panel will discuss and provide insight into how the stone industry can best prepare for economic uncertainty.
- Bill Darcy, CEO, NKBA
- Khoi Vo, CEO, ASID
- Evan Cohen, NSI
- Austin Maxwell, President, ISFA
Lunch at leisure
12:30 PM | Departures to Golf Tournament
1:00 - 6:00 PM | Golf Tournament
More information on the acclaimed Golf Tournament coming soon.
Dinner at leisure
10:00 PM | Karaoke Night at Koi Bar
Join us for a fun night! Be ready to sing and dance at Koi Bar.
Breakfast at leisure
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Housekeeping
Important information and updates for our last day!
9:00 - 9:30 | How to work with developers
Join Raul Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Partner at ITALKRAFT for an insightful session on how to best collaborate with developers
9:30 - 10:00 AM | Dekton Success Stories: best practices
A conversation between Patty Dominguez, VP A+D Sales, Cosentino with Heather Squire, President of PITT Cooking America and Maikel Bink, Sales Director, PITT Cooking.
10:00 - 11:00 AM | Cosentino leadership roundtable
Leaders from different areas at Cosentino come together for an insightful roundtable.
11:00 - 11:30 AM | Coffee break + marketplace
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Rebate Awards!
Brandon Calvo, COO and Patty Dominguez, VP A+D at Cosentino will be presenting this year's rebates.
12:15 - 12:30 PM | C.Next Fabricators Closing
Lunch at leisure
Enjoy Grand Velas!
Spend the afternoon enjoying everything Grand Velas has to offer.
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Awards Gala Dinner
10:00 PM | KOI Club
Let's say goodbye to another amazing C.Next Fabricators with an evening of dancing at KOI Club.