2024 WMA Millwork Convention

World Millwork Alliance 2024 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow

The Millwork Industry Gathers in San Antonio
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October 6 – 9, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Exhibits at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

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Schedule of Events

All times are Central Standard Time

Events held at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel

Events held at the Henry B. Gonzalez (HBG) Convention Center

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Executive Committee Meeting Marriott Rivercenter
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting Marriott Rivercenter
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In HBG Convention Center

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th

MEETING OF MILLWORK MINDS PROGRAM EVENTS

Full Badge Registration Required *Due to limited seating, these events may be based on first-come, first-serve basis

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in HBG Convention Center
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Distributor Business Breakfast Meeting
CAI Ponderosa		 Marriott Rivercenter
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM WMA Business Roundtable
snap dragon
 Marriott Rivercenter
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Millwork Connections Luncheon*
Masonite Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM Staying Ahead of the Curve in
2025 – 2026
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM The AI Whisperer for Business
 Marriott Rivercenter
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM WMA Icebreaker Reception
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Women in Millwork Breakfast Forum
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Hall Open
(12:00 PM – Lunch Served)		 HBG Convention Center

Exhibit Hall Breakout Education Sessions

dmsi

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Enhancing Millwork Excellence: Leveraging CRM for Superior Customer Engagement and Operational Efficiency
Ravi Srinivasan, AI-InteleKt		 HBG Convention Center
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM AI Unleashed: Embracing the Power of AI & Automation
Stefanie Couch, Build Women		 HBG Convention Center
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Cyber Crime: Stories from the Trenches
Erin Selfe, PLMINS		 HBG Convention Center
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM The Changing Leadership Model
Dena Cordova-Jack		 HBG Convention Center
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Advancing Millwork Precision: AI-Driving CRM for Enhanced Service and Manufacturing Excellence
Ravi Srinivasan, AI-InteleKt		 HBG Convention Center
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Critical Red Light Issues Impacting Transportation
Kevin Parnell, Ryder Systems		 HBG Convention Center
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

A Night Under the Texas Stars

An Evening of Entertainment, Fun, and Celebration!

STEVES

 The Alamo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Exhibitor Hall Open HBG Convention Center
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Branding & LinkedIn Abstract
Stefanie Couch, Build Women
dmsi
 HBG Convention Center
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Driving Success Through Strategic Leadership and Communications
Dena Cordova-Jack
dmsi
 HBG Convention Center
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Social Hour – Pizza and Beverages HBG Convention Center
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out HBG Convention Center

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Executive Committee Meeting Marriott Rivercenter
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting Marriott Rivercenter
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In HBG Convention Center

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th

MEETING OF MILLWORK MINDS PROGRAM EVENTS

Full Badge Registration Required *Due to limited seating, these events may be based on first-come, first-serve basis

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in HBG Convention Center
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Distributor Business Breakfast Meeting Marriott Rivercenter
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM WMA Business Roundtable
snap dragon
 Marriott Rivercenter
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Millwork Connections Luncheon*
 Marriott Rivercenter
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM Staying Ahead of the Curve in
2025 – 2026
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM The AI Whisperer for Business
 Marriott Rivercenter
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM WMA Icebreaker Reception
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM WMA Women in Millwork Breakfast Forum
Lynden Door Sponsor
 Marriott Rivercenter
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open HBG Convention Center
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Hall Open
(12:30 PM – Lunch Served)		 HBG Convention Center
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibit Hall Lunch HBG Convention Center
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Remember the Alamo
STEVES
 The Alamo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration Desk Open Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Exhibitor Hall Open Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

#2024WMAShow

OCTOBER 6-9, 2024

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

STEVES
ODL
Massonite
Woodware Systems Logo
Woodware Systems Logo
CAI- Ponderosa
Millpar
Worldwide
DMSi
CTI
SnapDragon
MOULDINGS
Quanex
PLM
SOLIDA

#2024WMAShow

OCTOBER 6-9, 2024

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Millpar

World Millwork Alliance 2023 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow

EVENT NEWS: World Millwork Alliance 2023 Convention & Tradeshow Heads to Louisville
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October 22 – 25, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Exhibits at the Kentucky International Convention Center

Why Exhibit?

There are numerous benefits to exhibiting at the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow. Tradeshow participation opens a multitude of doors for companies seeking to expand their industry presence. By exhibiting, you open the door to showcase your company’s latest products, invite and attract new customers, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry. The power of WMA’s annual tradeshow event is focusing on your millwork business. Please reach out – we’re happy to help!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BEING AN EXHIBITOR AT THE WMA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW

World Millwork Alliance 2023 Annual Convention & Tradeshow will be help October 22-25 in Louisville, KY. Take advantage of opportunities that get you in front of a captive audience, build millwork Connections that Matter, resources that provide exhibitor updates, and how your non-member customers gain entrance into the exhibit hall.

Exhibitor Promotion

  • Exclusive exhibitor sponsorship opportunities that spotlight your company.
  • Recognition throughout WorldMillworkAlliance.com before, during, and after the tradeshow.
  • WMA Program Guide exhibitor, product listing and booth location.
  • Reserve your exhibit booth space between February – May 31, 2023 and receive three (3) complimentary exhibit hall badges for a non-member distributor company or non-member manufacturer company.* Exhibitor will be entered in a drawing for a free 10×10 booth space in 2024.
  • Reserve your exhibit booth space between June 1 – July 31, 2023 and receive two (2) complimentary exhibit hall badges for a non-member distributor company or non-member manufacturer company*

*Terms and Conditions: WMA complimentary exhibit hall badges are for a non-member distributor company or a non-member manufacturer company as defined in the WMA bylaws; exclusions include prior members, current WMA members, prior non-member show attendees, a manufacturer rep, independent rep, admittance to any WMA program event, and food and beverage. WMA reserves the right to modify or change these terms and conditions, or omit this promotion; further, WMA’s sole authority and its discretion, will make the final determination who qualifies to receive a complimentary registration and/or exhibit hall badge to the WMA 2023 Millwork Convention and Tradeshow. All WMA decisions are final.

Invite a Non-Member Distributor, ProDealer, or Millwork Building Materials Supplier who would be a first-time attendee at the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow for Free. Qualifying non-member will be extended a free exhibit hall pass. For more information, contact WMA.

July 28

Registration (Early Bird) Ends

September 19

  • Deadline date for pre-registered attendees to be recognized in the printed WMA Program Guide

October 6

  • Deadline date for an exhibitor and/or purchased sponsorship to be recognized in the printed WMA Program Guide
  • Preregistration ends, attendees must register at the WMA registration desk at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall B

WMA is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust, and accordingly, maintains the following privacy policy to protect your membership and/or personal data derived from your use of the World Millwork Alliance meeting registration and housing sites. WMA does not disseminate member or meeting registrant information, including but not limited to email addresses or phone and fax numbers, to other organizations.  

From time to time, World Millwork Alliance uses photographs and videos of meeting events in its promotional materials. Unless the permission is revoked in writing to WMA, by virtue of their attendance, all meeting visitors agree to use their likeness in such materials.  

REGISTRATION RATES FOR WMA 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW

(Registration rates include all WMA networking and program events and food where designated in the program. Please note once an event has reached room occupancy, seating is based on availability.)

Distributor Members $545.00
Exhibitor Members $445.00
Manufacturer Rep Members $545.00
Manufacturer Member – Not Exhibiting $2,450.00
Exhibitor Non – Member $820.00
Non-Members (Distributor, Manufacturer, Manufacturer Rep) $2,950.00

EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

Please reference the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations on the WMA website for more details.

MOVE-IN DATES
October 22   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 23   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SHOW HOURS

(Times subject to change)
October 24 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
October 25   9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MOVE-OUT DATES
October 25   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 26   8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

  1. Showcase your newest products
    Feature your latest product offerings at show. Nothing beats a hands-on demonstration of an innovative product to captivate an audience and show them why they need your product.
  2. Lay the foundation to meet with customers
    Contact your customers BEFORE show to make a point of meeting at show. Lay the foundation to identify new members and existing members you want to meet by extending a personal invite to meet in your booth.
  3. Extend special tradeshow pricing and offers
    Take advantage of special tradeshow pricing and offers. Customers are specifically seeking solutions to problems they encounter on a regular basis. This means they are often ready to invest in a good solution on the spot.
  4. Keep an eye on your competition
    Maintaining a competitive edge in the industry requires you to know your key competitors. Trade shows allow you to size up your competitors in person and see how they are marketing their products before, and during show.
  5. Take advantage of advertising opportunities
    WMA has numerous sponsorship opportunities to promote your company products and services at all sponsorship levels.
  6. Expand your distributor network and contacts
    Have you looked at the WMA Membership Directory lately? Identify potential customers and new key employees. One new distributor relationship forged at a tradeshow can lead to a significant increase in your revenue.
  7. Meet face-to-face all in one place
    WMA annual millwork event allows you to save time and money meeting with your customers all in one place at one time. At the WMA show everyone is focused on one thing – millwork products and services.
  8. Exposure in the Show Program Guide
    The WMA Program Guide is available on the WMA website and provided at show to attendees. Exhibitors can spotlight their company by purchasing sponsorship/marketing space in the program guide.
  9. Confirm that you are a serious player in your industry
    By exhibiting your products and services at the tradeshow, you are solidifying your company’s industry presence and continue to build your status as a legitimate resource for the millwork industry key decision makers.
  10. Recruit new employees
    The WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow attracts accomplished industry professionals. Some of these individuals may be in search of a new position. Your next great sales representative could the enthusiastic attendee who visits your booth and shows special interest in your products.
  11. Reaffirm confidence among existing customers
    Your company’s continued presence at the WMA Convention & Tradeshow is noticed year to year; show your customers your company is alive and well.
  12. Explore new product offerings
    Companies seeking to expand their range of product offerings. The tradeshow is a great place to find other products that complement your current product line.

BECOME A WMA SPONSOR

Elevate your business profile and brand recognition aside from your exhibit booth space. Broaden your company’s edge by utilizing sponsorships to increase your presence at the World Millwork Alliance Annual Convention & Tradeshow.

MAKE A PERSONAL CONNECTION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

When you are a WMA Sponsor, it sends a dynamic message to organization members and the industry-at-large; your company has just become approachable and is making a personal connection.

Fraudulent companies solicit World Millwork Alliance members claiming to have a past or current attendee list. WMA’s protocol does NOT provide or sell this information to any outside marketing communications companies. It is unknown to WMA how the list are obtained or what they contain. Do not endorse a purchase from these companies in any way. We strongly suggest you do not engage in these solicitations.

SCAM WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED HOUSING COMPANIES CONTACTING EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEES

Each year it comes to our attention that unauthorized housing companies contact WMA exhibitors and attendees and identify themselves affiliated with WMA.

WMA has no affiliation with these organizations and in now way endorses their services. Many of these companies are scamming attendees by tacking on undisclosed service charges, failing to make payment for reservations, and other questionable business practices.

Please note that WMA does not provide them with any contact information.
We encourage you to book your accommodations through the official WMA website when you register for the convention.

If you receive a phone call or email from any company travel service inquiring about your housing for the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow, please do not respond.

Exhibitor Promotion

  • Exclusive exhibitor sponsorship opportunities that spotlight your company.
  • Recognition throughout WorldMillworkAlliance.com before, during, and after the tradeshow.
  • WMA Program Guide exhibitor, product listing and booth location.
  • Reserve your exhibit booth space between February and May 31, 2023 and receive three (3) complimentary non-member registrations for the exhibit hall on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 & be entered in a drawing for a free 10×10 booth space in 2024.
  • Reserve your exhibit booth space between May 1 and July 31, 2023 and receive two (2) complimentary non-member registrations for the exhibit hall on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Reference the following resources for exhibit specifications, deadline dates, insurance requirements, and more: Freeman Exhibitor Service Kit, LVCC Service Forms and Exhibitor Show Rules & Regulations. Stay informed with exhibitor updates in the weekly WMA Event News.

DECEMBER 2021

MARCH 31

  • Submission of exhibit booth contract by March 31 guarantees booth space

April TBD

  • Freeman Exhibitor Services Kit available

August 24

  • Deadline date for an exhibitor and/or purchased sponsorships to be recognized in the printed WMA Program Guide

WMA is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust, and accordingly, maintains the following privacy policy to protect your membership and/or personal data derived from your use of the World Millwork Alliance meeting registration and housing sites. WMA does not disseminate member or meeting registrant information, including but not limited to email addresses or phone and fax numbers, to other organizations.  

From time to time, World Millwork Alliance uses photographs and videos of meeting events in its promotional materials. Unless the permission is revoked in writing to WMA, by virtue of their attendance, all meeting visitors agree to use their likeness in such materials.  

REGISTRATION RATES FOR WMA 2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW        (Registration rates include all WMA program, networking, and food and beverage events.)

Members $ 525.00
Exhibitor Non-Member $750.00
Manufacturer Member – Not Exhibiting $1,900.00
Non-Member $2,400.00
Other Industry Professional $750.00
*Exhibitor Member Exhibit Hall ONLY $75.00

* EXHIBITORS – Please note, an Exhibit Hall Only registration badge does not include any program, networking, or food and beverage events. Admittance to these events, will require a full badge registration.

EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

Please reference the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations on the WMA website for more details.

MOVE-IN DATES
October 22   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 23   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SHOW HOURS

(Times subject to change)
October 24 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
October 25   9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

MOVE-OUT DATES
October 25   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 26   8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Invite a Non-Member Distributor, ProDealer, or Millwork Building Materials Supplier who would be a first-time attendee at the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow for Free. Qualifying non-member will be extended a free exhibit hall pass. For more information, contact WMA. For more information, contact WMA.

  1. Showcase your newest products
    Feature your latest product offerings at show. Nothing beats a hands-on demonstration of an innovative product to captivate an audience and show them why they need your product.
  2. Lay the foundation to meet with customers
    Contact your customers BEFORE show to make a point of meeting at show. Lay the foundation to identify new members and existing members you want to meet by extending a personal invite to meet in your booth.
  3. Extend special tradeshow pricing and offers
    Take advantage of special tradeshow pricing and offers. Customers are specifically seeking solutions to problems they encounter on a regular basis. This means they are often ready to invest in a good solution on the spot.
  4. Keep an eye on your competition
    Maintaining a competitive edge in the industry requires you to know your key competitors. Trade shows allow you to size up your competitors in person and see how they are marketing their products before, and during show.
  5. Take advantage of advertising opportunities
    WMA has numerous sponsorship opportunities to promote your company products and services at all sponsorship levels.
  6. Expand your distributor network and contacts
    Have you looked at the WMA Membership Directory lately? Identify potential customers and new key employees. One new distributor relationship forged at a tradeshow can lead to a significant increase in your revenue.
  7. Meet face-to-face all in one place
    WMA annual millwork event allows you to save time and money meeting with your customers all in one place at one time. At the WMA show everyone is focused on one thing – millwork products and services.
  8. Exposure in the Show Program Guide
    The WMA Program Guide is available on the WMA website and provided at show to attendees. Exhibitors can spotlight their company by purchasing advertising space in the program guide.
  9. Confirm that you are a serious player in your industry
    By exhibiting your products and services at the tradeshow, you are solidifying your company’s industry presence and continue to build your status as a legitimate resource for the millwork industry key decision makers.
  10. Recruit new employees
    The WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow attracts accomplished industry professionals. Some of these individuals may be in search of a new position. Your next great sales representative could the enthusiastic attendee who visits your booth and shows special interest in your products.
  11. Reaffirm confidence among existing customers
    Your company’s continued presence at the WMA Convention & Tradeshow is noticed year to year; show your customers your company is alive and well.
  12. Explore new product offerings
    Companies seeking to expand their range of product offerings. The tradeshow is a great place to find other products that complement your current product line.

BECOME A WMA SPONSOR

Elevate your business profile and brand recognition aside from your exhibit booth space. Broaden your company’s edge by utilizing sponsorships to increase your presence at the World Millwork Alliance Annual Convention & Tradeshow.

MAKE A PERSONAL CONNECTION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

When you are a WMA Sponsor, it sends a dynamic message to organization members and the industry-at-large; your company has just become approachable and is making a personal connection.

August 24

    • Deadline date for an exhibitor and/or purchased sponsorships to be recognized in the printed WMA Program Guide

Fraudulent companies solicit World Millwork Alliance members claiming to have a past or current attendee list. WMA’s protocol does NOT provide or sell this information to any outside marketing communications companies. It is unknown to WMA how the list are obtained or what they contain. Do not endorse a purchase from these companies in any way. We strongly suggest you do not engage in these solicitations.

SCAM WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED HOUSING COMPANIES CONTACTING EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEES

Each year it comes to our attention that unauthorized housing companies contact WMA exhibitors and attendees and identify themselves affiliated with WMA.

WMA has no affiliation with these organizations and in now way endorses their services. Many of these companies are scamming attendees by tacking on undisclosed service charges, failing to make payment for reservations, and other questionable business practices.

Please note that WMA does not provide them with any contact information.
We encourage you to book your accommodations through the official WMA website when you register for the convention.

If you receive a phone call or email from any company travel service inquiring about your housing for the WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow, please do not respond.

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OCTOBER 6-9, 2024

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OCTOBER 22-25, 2023

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Massonite
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Worldwide
DMSI Software

#WMAmillwork

OCTOBER 16-20, 2022

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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ODL
Millpar
Massonite
PLM
Woodware Systems Logo
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