Regional Countertop and Surfaces Summit: Industry Insights Session- Seattle, WA
An ISFA event for fabricators and industry partners.
Regional Countertop and Surfaces Summit
Real Talk. Local Issues. Industry Solutions.
Regional Countertop and Surfaces Summits are where the industry meets face-to-face to talk about what’s really happening in fabrication shops. These are working meetings—not trade shows, not sales pitches. Just honest conversations about safety, compliance, operations, and what’s coming next. If you want a say in where the industry is headed, this is where it happens.
Why Attend
Every region faces different challenges. Regulations, labor, materials, and enforcement aren’t one-size-fits-all. Regional Countertop and Surfaces Summits exist to make sure:
- Local realities are heard before national decisions are made
- Safety and compliance expectations match real shop conditions
- Standards and licensing are built with industry input
Who It’s For
- Shop owners and managers
- Safety and operations leaders
- Local suppliers and industry partners
What You’ll Get
- Open, peer-to-peer discussion
- Straight answers on safety and compliance
- A chance to influence standards, licensing, and advocacy
- Clear takeaways and follow-up after the event
You’ll leave informed—and heard.
Cost:
Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $150.00
Why Members Attend
“This is where we can actually speak up and be heard before decisions are made.”
“It’s not a sales event. It’s real shop owners talking about real problems and solutions.”
“I attend because what we say here actually shows up in future programs and standards.”
“It’s one of the few places where safety, compliance, and business reality come together.”
Be Part of the Conversation
Your shop. Your region. Your industry.
Agenda
| June 26 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Connect with industry leaders and partners who are actively shaping the direction and initiatives of the leading fabricator association. |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome Remarks - Suzie Williford, Chief of Programs, ISFA Insight into ISFA’s mission and priorities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing professionalism, education, and standards across the industry. |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Safety Inspection Best Practices - Aaron Davis, Chief of Programs, ISFA Overview of OSHA safety regulations required to protect employees and maintain full compliance. |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Shop / Showroom Tour
Tour FloForm Countertops to observe operational best practices and OSHA safety compliance in a real-world setting. Thank You to Our Tour Bus Sponsors: 1. Artisan 2. BB Industries 3. Cambria 4. Construction Resources 5. Cosentino 6. Daltile 7. MSI 8. Wilsonart |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch Connect with industry leaders and partners who are actively shaping the direction and initiatives of the leading fabricator association. |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | OSHA - Silica Awareness Training - OSHA Representative from the Region OSHA Silica Awareness Training educates workers on the health risks associated with silica dust exposure, proper safety practices, and employer and employee responsibilities for reducing workplace exposure. |
| 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Networking Break |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Regulatory Industry Update - Suzie Williford, Chief of Programs, ISFA Overview of key industry issues, including silica and tariffs, and how ISFA is addressing them through advocacy, education, and support initiatives. |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Final Thoughts and Open Discussion Connect with industry leaders who are actively shaping the direction and initiatives of the leading fabricator association. |
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
