Monday, July 10, 2023
Only a few weeks left until the highly anticipated AWFS Fair goes live! The North America’s premier woodworking event of the year is all set to welcome all, and set the momentum for business and celebration of physical presence once again.
With over 500+ exhibitors and 50+ education seminars (CWWK) to attend, visitors will be sure to experience the best in the wood industry at the AWFS Fair 2023 in Las Vegas scheduled from July 25 to 28! This years show will have 40% more exhibitors than previous show in 2021, & 100+ NEW Exhibitors joining this year too!
AWFS Fair Live Show Floor Stage Schedule
Hear Presentations from Dr. Chris Kuehl, Dom Rubino, Brian Boggs, and more
The “AWFS Fair Live” booth, a stage on the show floor at the AWFSFair, will offer presentations and events throughout the show.
WED Talks Feature Industry Leaders
On July 26 WED Talks (Wood EDucation Talks) will return. The three presentations will feature design guru and High Point royalty Jane Dagmi, renowned chairmaker Brian Boggs, and closet industry expert Eric Marshall. Jane will share exciting news from High Point, NC – the furniture manufacturing capital – including the new High Point x Design initiative, and other ways the city is reinventing itself. Brian will dissect common terminology we use around custom woodworking, like “handmade”, “self-taught”, and “original design” – are these terms beneficial? Eric will explore why the closet industry is thriving right now and how to join the action.
Economic Update with Dr. Chris Kuehl and Supply Chain Discussion
Dr. Kuehl’s economic report to be presented on July 27: “Five Factors to Watch This Year and Next”. Immediately following Dr. Kuehl’s update, join a panel of industry pros in a discussion about the current state of our supply chain throughout the aspects of domestic machinery, supplies, and materials.
Rapid Fire Presentations: Exhibitors Highlight New Products and Solutions
Rapid Fire sessions are fast-paced ten-to-fifteen-minute presentations offered by AWFS Fair exhibitors, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; each day will focus on a different theme. On Tuesday, learn about Hardware and Materials from seven different exhibitors: MicroJig, Accoya USA, Eagle Aluminum, Alvic USA, Disston Company, 3M, and Shaper Tools. Wednesday presentations will focus on Machinery with C.R. Onsrud, Advanced Dimensions, Oneida Air Systems, Bill’s Custom Trim, Neway Corp, Thermwood Corp, All*Star CNC, Nederman, and JPW Industries. On Thursday, join these exhibitors to learn about Software: Cabinet Pro Software, Cyncly, MNP LLC, ClosetPro Software, Nederman, and KCD Software.
Special Guest Speakers
Student Competition Awards Ceremony scheduled on July 27 will acknowledge students whose work is featured in the Fresh Wood competition display, which can be seen at booth #2556. The Fresh Wood Best of Show trophy, which will be presented by its’ maker Brian Boggs, and the People’s Choice award, for which all show attendees can vote.
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