Rug Summit 15
San Francisco Bay Area
Oct 1st & 2nd, 2026
Join rug care professionals from across the country for Rug Summit 15, a two-day experience packed with insight, innovation, and industry connections — all in the heart of the Bay Area in California.
This has NEVER been done before!
- Featuring 6 different Rug Plants!
- Behind the scenes access you won't get anywhere else
- Learn, connect, and elevate your operation
- Network with attendees and people who work at each company
- Best practices and real-world business application
- Meet and greet with industry professionals from around the world
- On-site interactive talks pertinent to today's business challenges
Whether you're a seasoned rug washer or building your business, Rug Summit 15 is your opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your operation.
This event is approved for 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs). This event is for continuing education purposes only and is not an IICRC certification course. The information and materials presented are not IICRC course materials or IICRC certification curriculum.
Flights: the closest airport will be San Francisco (SFO)
Hotel: Book your discounted group rate for Centrum Force
Agenda
This year's Rug Summit will be a unique experience, with 2 full days of Rug plant tours!
We will visit at least 6 rug plants (possibly 7) with interactive group discussions at each shop! This agenda is subject to change.
Wednesday: Sep 30, 2026
Marriott Redwood City
5:00 – 7:00 PM Happy Hour & Check-In at the hotel
* Dinner on your own
Thursday: Oct 1, 2026
Peninsula / East Bay North Loop
8:45 AM Board Transportation Coach
9:00 AM Coach Departs
9:15 – 10:45 AM Tour Simonian Rugs
10:45 AM Coach Departs
11:20 – 12:30 PM Tour Appleby Cleaning
12:40 – 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Coach Departs
2:30 – 3:30 PM Tour Cole's Carpet
3:35 PM Coach Departs
4:05 PM Arrive at hotel
* Dinner on your own
Friday: Oct 2, 2026
Redwood City / South Bay Loop
8:45 AM Board Transportation Coach
9:00 AM Coach Departs
9:30- 11:00 AM Tour Deluxe Dy Works
11::00 AM Coach Departs
11:20 – 12:20 PM Tour Modern Rug
12:20 PM Coach Departs
12:30 – 1:50 PM Lunch
1:55 PM Coach Departs
2:30 – 4:00 PM Tour Sequoia Cleaning Inc.
4:05 PM Coach Departs
4:15 PM Arrive at hotel
Rug Summit 2026 Concludes
Location
This year's Rug Summit will be a unique experience, with 2 full days of Rug plant tours!
We will visit at least 6 rug plants (possibly 7) with interactive group discussions at each shop!
Stay tuned for updates on the event!
Hotel
Hotel Information:
Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
600 Bair Island Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063
Book your discounted group rate for Centrum Force
