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Annual Conference 2026
Better systems lead to better opportunities.
Higher profit margins. Higher average sales. Lower operational expenses. Identifying opportunities to rise above your competition.
Learn from those who have done it. Meet dozens of the most successful window covering business owners in North America. Network with these owners and find out for yourself exactly how the best businesses evolve and excel.
Register NowMeet Our Team and Guest Presenters
Vin Nigara
Partner | Exciting Windows
LuAnn Nigara
Partner | Exciting Windows
Steve Wishnow
Partner | Exciting Windows
Jessica Harling
Owner | Behind the Design
Streamlining a Process Through Numbers
Jenna Gaidusek
Founder of AI for Interior Designers ™
AI in Action: Transforming Your Window Treatment Business with Advanced AI Tools
Learn from the best.
Experience the Winning Culture of Exciting Windows
Successful business owners know that the most valuable commodity is information. How and where to get vetted, industry-specific advice has been an obstacle—until now. Exciting Windows brings each business owner a more pleasurable, profitable, and valuable business…plus an endlessly rewarding affiliation with like-minded members.
Non-Member Guest Seats are Limited
I spend my time now as a leader working to develop and inspire our team members.
— RICK BAKER, CEO Galaxy Draperies
It’s simple, if you want to improve your business you need to surround yourself with people that challenge you. And you’ll find that in exciting windows.
— MARK PEREL, Homestead Window Treatments
Conference Schedule
- Wednesday April 23rd
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
NAC Meeting - 1:30 PM
Exciting Windows 22nd Annual Conference Begins - Opening Remarks
Beyond: Structure, Strategy, Scale. Build a Better Window Treatment Business - Vin Nigara - 2:00 PM
Set Your Intentions & Review Your Goals from CEO Conference - LuAnn Nigara - 2:45 PM
Break - 3:00 PM
Beyond the Basics: AI in Action for Window Treatment Businesses - Jenna Gaidusek - 4:15 PM
Roundtable Discussion - 4:55 PM
recap by Jenna Gaidusek - 2:45 PM
Break before cocktail party - 6:00 PM
Reconnect, Socialize, Network & Lite Bites - Cocktail Party - Sponsored by TBD - 8:00 PM
Dinner at your leisure, see you tomorrow! - Thursday April 24th
- 9:00 AM
Call to Order - Day 2 - Vin Nigara NAC Report - Chairperson & Vice Chairperson - 9:10 AM
NAC Report - Valerie Award Entries Slideshow - 9:30 AM
Keynote: Beyond This Moment: Building a Business That Works - LuAnn Nigara - 10:45 PM
Break - 11:00 PM
Group Picture - 11:15 AM
Beyond One Location: Building a Framework for Expansion - Vin Nigara - 12:00 PM
Lunch - Enjoy lunch and spend some time getting to know our sponsors.
- Thursday April 24th Continued
- 1:30 PM
Beyond YOU: Building a Team That Works - Jessica Harling - 2:15 PM
Success Panel - Beyond Expansion: Real Stories of Scaling: EW Members Who Have Been There - LuAnn Nigara Moderates - 3:15 PM
Break - 3:45 PM
Roundtable Discussion - 4:30 PM
Aha Moments: Recap the Day - LuAnn Nigara - 5:00 PM
Break - 6:00 PM
Cocktail Social Hour - 6:00 PM
Group Picture - 7:00 PM
Dinner - 8:00 PM
Awards Ceremony - 9:00 PM
Closing Comments - Friday April 25th
- 9:00 AM
Welcome- Vin share observations and set stage for Day 3 - 9:15 AM
Success Panel - Beyond the Playbook: Real Lessons From the Field - LuAnn Moderates - 10:30 AM
Beyond the Objection: Real Scenarios. Real Skills. Real Sales Power - Jessica Harling & LuAnn Nigara - 11:45 PM
Break - 11:45 AM
Goal Setting - LuAnn Nigara - 12:30 PM
Closing Comments - Vin Nigara - 1:00 PM
Annual Conference Ends - Have a safe journey home!
What’s Included?
All Presentations
Panel Discussions- Roundtable Discussions
Cocktails and Appetizers- Awards Dinner & Gala
Sponsored Lunch
Meet Our Sponsors
FAQs
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I’m not a member. Can I attend?
Yes, absolutely! We welcome all business professionals to join us for one conference as a non-member to experience the Exciting Windows community in action. And we offer this opportunity at a special "get to know us" rate! 2 1/2 days of ideas, strategies and collaboration, you will not be disappointed!
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Where is the 2026 Annual Conference
Raleigh Marriott City Center 500 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601 Hotel Information
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Will there be a meal provided?
Cocktails and Appetizers Thursday Evening | Sponsored Lunch Friday | Awards Dinner & Gala Friday Evening
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When is the Exciting Windows 2026 Annual Conference?
April 23 - 25, 2026 — Following the IWCE. The Conference begins April 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM and ends Saturday at 1:00 PM
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How can I get more information?
Just ask! Email hello@excitingwindows.biz.
There are members in this group that can show me what’s possible. No need to reinvent the wheel.
— Susan Day, Owner Exciting Windows by Susan Day
Exciting Windows has the resources to train new decorators to make an impact from day one.
— Matt Cobb, Owner, Southern Traditions
