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DEFINE THE 2027+ COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH DIRECTIONS

AT A CHROMAZONE™ HYBRID FORECASTING WORKSHOP!


WORKSHOP FORMAT: HYBRID

DATE: May 01-02, 2025

TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (May 01, virtual)

9:00 am to 3:00 pm (May 02, in-person)

TIME ZONE: Eastern Time, both days.

FORECASTING REGION: North America.

LOCATION: Day 1 on Zoom (details will be emailed to you upon registration).

Day 2 in person at Centura Tile,

5885 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, H4T 1C3 Montreal, Canada

REGISTRATION FEES: CMG Member US$ 150; Non-Member US$ 250;

Students US$ 75 (with discounted code).

CONDITIONS: Attendance is required on both days.

Worksheet preparation is required prior to the Workshop.

Upon registration, each participant is provided with CMG Workshop Worksheet wich MUST be COMPLETED and SUBMITTED BACK BY APRIL 17, 2025, TWO WEEKS prior to the date of the Workshop.


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Why Register

Don't risk falling behind in a competitive market or losing relevance with consumers. Stay at the forefront of innovation by diving into future-focused Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) trends. CMG's streamlined workshop process delivers actionable insights allowing you to uncover consumer CMF preferences two years out.


Step One: Future Thinking Workshop

This November session uncovers key macro trends shaping the future. These trends form the basis for ChromaZone Color Stories, where you can leverage them or bring your own insights to guide discussions.


Step Two: ChromaZone™ Workshop

Collaborate with industry experts to forecast CMF directions influenced by macro trends. Tailor these insights to address the needs of your industry while shaping the future of design and manufacturing for 2027+.


What to Expect

Engage in dynamic cross-industry collaboration and insightful discussions led by expert facilitators. The interactive hybrid format ensures an engaging virtual and in-person experience, fostering creativity and meaningful connections.


Pre-Workshop Preparation

Participation starts with preparation. Upon registration, you'll receive a comprehensive CMG Worksheet to streamline your contributions.


Post-Workshop Deliverables

Within 3-4 weeks, attendees receive:

  • Digital ChromaZone™ Summary: Featuring CMF stories and trend insights in both French and English.
  • 18-Color Digital Color Card: Complete with NCS notations and sRGB values.


Accurate Color, Seamless Collaboration

To ensure a smooth collaboration experience, CMG encourages participants to submit colors with their original notations along with corresponding sRGB or Hex values. CMG also recommends bringing your color swatches and material/finish samples to enrich the discussion and enhance accuracy.


Shape the future of CMF forecasting - register today!

May 1 & 2, 2025

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Centura Montreal
5885 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse
H4T 1C3

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Agenda

  • Day 1 (May 1, 2025)
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PMDay 1 (virtual)
    Participants' Worksheet presentations.
    Brainstorming and discussions to determine 3 Color Stories.
    Work on Color Stories and CMF directions.
    Day 2 (May 2, 2025)
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PMDa 2 (in-person)
    Selection of colors, materials and finishes.
    Definition of Key Color per Color Story.
    Color, Material & Finish steering.
    Color naming.

Tickets Register

CMG Member Registration
Member Price $150
NON-Member Registration
$250
Student Registration

Full-time students qualify to attend a workshop for a discounted fee (US$ 75).
Contact Samantha MacLain at cmgforecasting@outlook.com to avail of the discount code to register.
Limited seats.

$250

Facilitators

  • Lora Di Fabio, Facilitator (Design&Development Manager at American Biltrite)

    Lora Di Fabio, Facilitator

    Design&Development Manager at American Biltrite

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    Isabelle Léveillé, Co-Facilitator

    Spécialiste en formation et en design at Centura Tile

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