The Closet Institute of America
America’s #1 Resource for the
Independent Closet & Storage Business Community
The 2026 Closet Summit Conference & Vendor Exposition
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Grandover Resort & Spa
Greensboro, NC
October 27th (noon) ~ October 29th (4pm), 2026
All conference activities will be held at the Grandover Resort.
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Host tour companies are Dream Closets new showroom and manufacturing facility and Hafele America Design Center, Lighting Center and State-of-the-Art Order Processing Facility.
The Only Closet & Storage Conference Exclusively for Independent Closet Business Owners, Managers, Key Staff and Invited Vendor Partners.
Attendees MUST be a current CIAMO member
The Closet Summit Conference & Vendor Expo is now exclusively for CIAMO
Closet Institute of America Members~Only
Summit Registration Fees includes:
SEALS Team luncheon & non-compete strategy sessions (4-hours),
2-networking buffet breakfasts, 2-networking lunches, Vendorama Extravaganza 4-hour Meet-Greet-Eat happy hour, all day Closet University break-out sessions~presentation~panel discussions~keynote speakers~tour of Dream Closets showroom and manufacturing facility with dinner~tour of Hafele facility including state-of-the-art order processing center, NEW Design Center, NEW Lighting Exhibit, Service+ Special Order Section, lunch on property
Primary Closeteer Attendee: $649.
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Each Additional Closeteer Attendee: $549.
Installer Attendee: $449.
Spouse Attendee: $449.
Vendor Booth Fees
(includes ALL of the above plus skirted table~chairs~Wifi~electricity)
Vendor Booth Main Ballroom (up to 4-reps): $2,899.
Vendor Booth Adjacent Foyer(up to 2-reps): $2,399.
(Additional) Super Star Supporting Sponsors:
Platinum: $4,999.
Gold: $1,299.
Silver: $949.
Bronze: $699.
"As always, Jeff and the Summit team delivered in a big way in
Nashville in 2025.
Can't wait to see what they cook up for Greensboro in 2026".
Christian ~ Ruffino Closets ~ LA
Conference registration is now OPEN and limited to the first 400 CIAMO members.
Registration fee includes: all seminars, sessions, panel discussions, round tables, happy hours, Vendorama Expo, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, local host companies showroom/shop tours
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Only one Primary CIAMO company-wide membership ($349/year) is required for all staff attendees to qualify and register.
"Loved the Summit! Great insights into the closet industry from those who know!"
Larry - Closet Solutions - FL
Informative Speakers
Most hired professional motivational speakers use canned presentations that add in the Closets topic the night before the conference. Our Speakers are not 'experts' from outside our industry. We choose Closet Titans from within the closet industry: knowledgeable veteran closet entrepreneurs who have, 'Been There, Mastered That'.
Round Tables
Round table discussion groups are the most requested venue at our Summit conferences. Topics are selected in advance based on suggestions from the CIA membership. Notes are taken at every session and are then collected and summarized. then sent via email to the entire group after the Summit. It's like attending 15 different sessions at the same time
"I was very pleased with the openness to share from all of the attendees."
Connie - Precision Upstate Closets - NY
"The roundtables were rocking!"
Lisa, - Artisan Custom Closets - ATL
"The networking Meet & Greet event prior to the Summit was a great ice breaker for us since this was our first one".
Beth - CCF Industries - Vendor
Networking
Summit networking begins from the moment you arrive at the hotel. The group stays together for the entire 2-days. Starting with Tuesday evening's Meet, Greet & Eat, through two breakfasts and two lunches, tour buses to our host company's shop & showroom tour, sessions, round tables, and after-hour adult beverages networking at the hotel bar. We boast it's the most networking of all our industry events.
Vendorama
Our Vendor and Supplier partners are not satisfied being put in an Expo Hall waiting for their '15 minutes of fame'. We give them 15 hours worth. They are involved in every aspect of the Summit: attending presentations, round tables and social gathering. Their main event is a dedicated session where they conduct their own seminars and How-To Workshops during our dedicated Vendorama.
"This is a great conference for closet vendors to attend and have a very specific audience that is highly interested in everything closet!"
Kim - LB Classic Closets - MO
"I had thoughts of waiting until next year to attend the Summit, but I told myself "don't cheat yourself, treat yourself"
Well I treated myself to be around great leaders to help my company grow in the right direction. I really loved the tours".
Ricky - Closet Concepts - TX
Tours
An exclusive feature of Summits is to always include a local host closet company showroom/shop tour of a CIA member's facility. This year we have TWO hosts: Dream Closets showroom and production facility on Wednesday 10-28 including dinner and Hafele America's Design and Lighting Centers and Order Processing System on 10-29 including lunch..
After-Hours Fun
Join us as we take a much needed break and have some serious fun at our annual belt-sander races with betting and prizes. Place your bets and perhaps win great prizes or cash jackpots, all happening during our adult beverage Happy Hour.
"The day will come when the NASCARBS trophy and The Stanley Cup return to Toronto!"
Brian - Komandor Canada Closets
"We loved hearing from Super Installer Rico Williams at Summit #10 in Savannah. PLEASE bring him back to Greensboro in 2026".
Installation Jubilation
Another Summit exclusive.
One thing all CIA closet businesses share in common is our installation teams: the guys who 'Bring Home the Bacon'. As the anchormen of our operations, we are honored to give them an opportunity to add to our collective business growth strategies by inviting them to participate in our conference.
Delicious Meals
Your registration includes our Vendorama happy hour (with goodies), two breakfasts, three luncheon buffets, and Wednesday evening's NC BBQ dinner. With all of the information overload you will be experiencing at the Summit, we realize the importance of feeding your bellies as well as your minds. All meals are a networking opportunity.
"The greatest part of the Summits is, as always, the networking, seeing old friends. making new ones, getting updates from everyone and general merry-making".
Paul - Carolina Closets - SC
Great Group
Regardless of where along your 'Closet Journey' you are, the main requirements for admittance to the Summit is your willingness to share your knowledge, experiences and advice with others. Rookies and veterans are all treated equally. Welcome to our Family Reunion.
Exclusive CIA Member's Only Summit Activities
Private Meet, Greet & Eat
Annual Membership Meeting
Starting at 5pm, Tuesday Evening 10-27
Our annual in-person meeting takes place on Tuesday evening before the conference begins. CIA Members gather for a brief informal networking cocktail hour(s) for industry updates and projections for future growth. Adult beverages and food are provided to insure the event remains fluid and enlightening.
"I learned enough valuable information and insights at the Meet & Greet, BEFORE the Summit actually began, to more than justify the cost of registration. After the next two days, I suffered serious Information Overload, fearing my brains would fall out before I returned home to implement the great business building things I learned."
Dave - We Do Closets - Canada
SEALS Teams
Another Summit Exclusive.
CIA Members participate in our restricted non-compete affinity groups based on company size, experience and gross sales, Four hours of comparing confidential data pricing, design and sales techniques, labor relations, and general business plans.is shared among trusted peers.
"The SEALS team is the primary reason we come to the Summit.
We use our Sales/Employee ratio to compare our company's performance to others in the industry of similar size. This becomes our 'report card' which tells us how we can improve our efficiency and profitability."
Jeff - Everything Closets - TN
