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Outdoor Living CEU Collective

Earn your CEUs in style at the Outdoor Living CEU Collective at AmericasMart Atlanta. This thoughtfully curated day invites designers to attend one—or all—of several accredited seminars while exploring the largest collection of outdoor furnishings brands in the country. Enjoy complimentary lunch, cocktails, coffee and desserts as you connect with fellow designers and mingle with LUXE Interiors + Design. It’s a beautiful way to learn, be inspired and spend the day surrounded by great design. 

 

Date:

April 15, 2026
Time:

9:30am - 3:30pm
Location:

AmericasMart Atlanta

240 Peachtree St NW

Atlanta, GA 30303

Visit the Building 1, Floor 1 Registration Lobby to pick up your badge
RSVP:

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PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • All events are complimentary and to the trade only
  • CEU credits available: .2 
  • Complimentary parking available: Building 2 Parking Garage, 230 Ted Turner Dr. NW. Map it
  • Upon arrival, retrieve your badge in Building 1, Floor 1, then head upstairs to Floor 2 to join the event
  • We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for badge pickup
  • For any questions, contact Caroline Johnston, Designer Relations Manager at cjohnston@andmore.com. 

 

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

 

9:30-10:30am

 Lindsay Schleis Polywood

 

Furnishing the Solution: Turning the Tide on Ocean and Landfill-Bound Plastic

Location: POLYWOOD Floor 3, 3-E07

CEU Credit: .1

Instructor: Lindsay Schleis, VP of Business Development, POLYWOOD

Explore how HDPE is revolutionizing the outdoor living industry by turning recycled plastics into durable outdoor furniture. This session highlights the environmental impact of repurposing everyday plastics and how innovative materials are helping keep waste out of oceans and landfills.

10:30-11:30am

 Cynthia Lash Inspired Visions

 

Mimosa Mingle | Lighting--The Jewels of the Outdoor Sanctuary

Location: Inspired Visions by Peak Season Floor 2, 2-C11

Speaker: Cynthia Lash, Showroom Manager

Join Cynthia Lash as she presents shares how to elevate your casual living sanctuary after dark. Enjoy coffee and mimosas!

Givaway: Attendees will have the opportunity to register to win a set of outdoor table lamps. The winner will be announced at the end of the talk.

11:30am-1:30pm

 Whitney Atkinson WUGS

 

Jennifer Boles

LUNCH KEYNOTE: From Backyard Frustration to Breakthrough Brand - One Designer's Success Story

Location: AmericasMart Building 2 Lobby

Speaker: Whitney Atkinson, Founder and CEO of WUGS®, Weighted Grounding Solutions

Moderator: Jennifer Boles, Senior Editor, Southeast and Features, LUXE Interiors + Design

Sponsor: Telescope Casual Furniture

From backyard frustration to breakthrough brand, Whitney Atkinson, Founder and CEO of WUGS, Weighted Rugs sits down with Jennifer Boles, Senior Editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, to share how a windy Texas backyard sparked the creation of a new category in outdoor living.

Giveaway: 5x8 rug from WUGS and additional giveaways from Telescope

1:30-2:30pm

 Rob Robinson Summer Classics

 

 

Outdoor Furniture: Improved Resistance to UV Exposure 

Location: Summer Classics Floor 2, 2-E07

Instructor: Rob Robinson, Territory Representative Summer Classics

CEU Credit: .1

This course provides an overview of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and its impact on outdoor materials and furnishings. Participants will learn how UV exposure affects performance, appearance, and longevity, as well as how UV resistance is measured and evaluated.

2:30-3:30pm

 Jennifer Boles

Champagne & Confections with LUXE

Location: Jensen Outdoor Floor 4, 4-A04

Meet and greet with Jennifer Boles, Senior Editor, Southeast and Features, LUXE Interiors + Design

Enjoy treats, sweets and champs to wind down the day. Take a stroll around the showrooms to round out the day.

 

 

 

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