Recently CFI announced in their CFI Friends newsletter that they would be attending Surfaces 2013. The email, sent out to members and friends, is shown below:

"A first for CFI.  At Surfaces 2013, CFI will be conducting carpet certification on the showroom floor.  It is a two-day, hands-on program that follows the CFI certification guidelines.  Installers may register online by clicking here.  If you would like a FREE Surfaces Exhibit Hall admission, please email cfiguy@earthlink.net  Manufacturers who are not presently signed up as a sponsor may contact the CFI office for more information to get involved in this historic event!  (816) 231.4646.  A CFI Technical Member from Japan, Hiro Nagami is registered to be certified at this event as well as many installers from the USA."