Cosentino’s Annual C.Next Summits Bring Together Top Industry Innovators

Cosentino Group, a global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, kicked off 2024 with its annual C.Next Fabricators (January 30-February 3, 2024) and C.Next Designers (February 4-8, 2024) summits. Both events aim to elevate the industry, focusing on the importance of fostering connection and creating meaningful designs. Hosted for the first-time at the Grand Velas in Los Cabos, Mexico, attendees participated in four days of dynamic programming and inspiration at each event.

C.Next Fabricators

In its 25th edition, C.Next Fabricators continues to be one of the most impactful stone, decoration and remodeling sector industry events, gathering 525 individuals representing more than 180 North American fabricators, installers, manufacturers, and top industry organizations.

This year’s programming highlights included: discussions on sustainable product innovations and how fabricators and designers work hand-in-hand with key Cosentino executives; insights from keynote speaker Jeremy Poincenot, professional inspirational speaker and blind golf champion, on rising up to face obstacles and seeing them as opportunities; and a dynamic panel on fueling business growth from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and Natural Stone Institute.

C.Next Designers

On the heels of C.Next Fabricators, Cosentino will host its third edition C.Next Designers summit, which gathered designers and partners from across North America. This one-of-a-kind experience will bring together top and emerging designers along with best-in-class brands and editors from ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful, and VERANDA for an immersive experience. Dozens of insightful sessions will take place - spanning themes such as navigating rising interest in custom design solutions, balancing heritage and innovation, and how to design with emotional connection in mind.

This year’s programming highlights included insights from: a keynote panel featuring Eduardo Cosentino, CEO of Americas and EVP of Global Corporate Sales; Stanley Cheng, Founder & CEO, Hestan, and Laura E. Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer, Member, Board of Directors, Kohler Co. on designing for the future; or presenting brand partner Ryan Bloom, Founder and President of Urban Bonfire, who will spoke with Valentin Tijeras, VP Global Product, R&D + Quality at Cosentino.

Further key designers in attendance and featured in session programming included: Jeremiah Brent, Barclay Butera, Tom Dixon, Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Ryan Gordon Jackson, Olga Hanono, Laura Kirar, Miles Redd, Jesus Velazco, and Wambui Ippolitio. The summit will also feature more than 20 brand partners, including the following leading brands: Urban Bonfire, Arteriors, Bauteam, Benjamin Moore, California Closets, Fabuwood, Four Hands, Hestan, Kohler, National Kitchen & Bath Association, New Moon, Perlick, and Studio M Lighting