Window coverings expo in Raleigh to offer CEU courses on AI and wellness

A session at a previous IWCE. Image courtesy of IWCE

RALEIGH, N.C. – The International Window Coverings Expo has a slate of CEU-accredited education sessions planned for its April edition, so designers, manufacturers and other industry professionals can learn about wellness, innovations, the use of AI in the category and more.

The show is scheduled for Apr. 21-23 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

“IWCE‘s education program is built for real-world application,” said show organizers. “These CEU-accredited sessions are designed to help professionals work smarter, sell more effectively and confidently guide clients through design, technology and business decisions.”

A session at a previous IWCE. Image courtesy of IWCE

Each of the CEU sessions will earn attendees 1.0 CEU. The 10 sessions are:

Tuesday, Apr. 21:

9:00–10:15 a.m.:

A Global Trend Report: What’s Next for Window Coverings, Deb Barrett, Window Dressings (Design/Trend)

From Posts to Profits: Building a Sales-Driven Content Calendar: Madison Cole, Creekmore Marketing (Marketing/Social Media)

1:30–2:45 p.m.:

Wellness at the Window: Deb Barrett, Window Dressings (Design/Sustainability)

3:00–4:15 p.m.

Pretty Yet Profitable: Eric Ross, Eric Ross Interiors (Sales)

AI Meets ROI: Smarter Marketing Wins for Your Business: Katie Creekmore, Creekmore Marketing (Marketing/AI)

Wednesday, Apr. 22:

9:00–10:15 a.m.:

The AI Advantage: Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder, Deb Barrett, Window Dressings (Business/AI)

10:30–11:45 a.m.:

From Confusion to Confidence: Window Treatments Demystified, Vita Vygovska, Vitalia Inc. (Design)

Panel discussion: Building Your Dream Design Business: Journey of Three Bold Firms, Vicky Serany, Southern Studio Interior Design, Bria Hammel, Bria Hammel Interiors, and Christi Barbour, Barbour Spangle (Design/Business)