Education Program

Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2026 will feature two education areas on the show floor – the Education Theater as well as the Innovation Theater. All sessions over the two-day event are included with attendee registration.

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Education Theater

The show will feature an engaging education program with topics/speakers developed by the show’s advisory board. Learn from industry professionals as they discuss relevant topics for the furniture industry.

2026 topics include:

AI and Lean Manufacturing
Economic Challenges and Solutions
Converting Upholstery Frames to Plywood
Leading a Successful Sustainability Program
Designing Plywood Frames in 3D CAD

Innovation Theater

The Innovation Theater is a relaxed environment on the show floor where knowledge can be gained and shared. These tailored sessions led by exhibitors provide a unique mix of presentations, technologies, and solutions for furniture manufacturers.

FME education session

Furniture Manufacturing Expo provided an excellent platform to see multiple vendors all in one place. The framing demonstration was a highlight as it allowed us the opportunity to realize some new efficiencies for our own manufacturing process.

Norwalk Furniture

Furniture Manufacturing Expo is a valuable asset to the domestic furniture manufacturing industry. It continues to be beneficial for the networking and ability to stay connected to our suppliers, especially with the recent supply chain issues the industry is experiencing. This connection allows us to be well informed and in a much better position to pivot quickly if any issues arise.

Vanguard Furniture

Furniture Manufacturing Expo allows us to network with multiple suppliers and research opportunities for new technologies and raw materials.

Ethan Allen

It’s a really great concentration of people that do what we do. The other thing we found really helpful is that you could really spend time with the right people that you needed to talk to.

Klaussner Home Furnishings

I really enjoyed the show. Thank you for all your hard work producing it.

Morgan Chair

The show is great and keeps getting better. Thank you for providing this to our industry.

Stanton Gray Artisan Wall Coverings

With the new tariffs in place, identifying strong domestic sources is more important than ever—and this event gives us direct access to suppliers that support our goals for cost control and supply chain stability.

Woodhaven Industries

Whether we are looking for materials or equipment for improving the manufacturing processes/systems, Furniture Manufacturing Expo provides us with solutions to the challenges we face in the supply chain network.

Chromcraft Revington

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