About International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™

The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ 2013 (IWFC) will be held September 18-20. The IWFC was created to provide an educational venue for film technicians, company owners, managers and suppliers to come and learn from one another as well as industry experts. The IWFC is an international event providing unmatched learning experience to all who are involved. In addition to the seminars, the event is host to the International Window Film Tint-Offs™ – two divisions, an automotive and architectural, are held to showcase film technicians’ applications. A trade show floor is also present where attendees can mingle with manufacturers and suppliers; see the latest products available; and take part in demonstrations from some of the top industry installers.

International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off is co-sponsored by IWFA and Window Film magazine.

International Window Film Tint-Off™

The International Window Film Tint-Off™ competition is the event for both automotive and architectural window film tinters. In this event, tinters from all over the world come together in an educational forum to compete and learn from one another. This annual gathering allows the film tinters to have the ability to showcase their skills and techniques through a premier competition and educational demonstrations. The Automotive Division and Architectural Division of the Tint-Off™ will be held on the show floor in the Tampa Convention Center on September 18-20.

Registration Hours

Please note the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
The registration desk will be in two different locations, depending on when you are picking up your badge. The Registration Desk hours are:

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 …… 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 …… 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Closed 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Thursday, September 19, 2013 …… 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 20, 2013 …… 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Exhibition/Extravaganza Hours

Please note the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Wednesday, September 18 …… 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19 …… 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 20 …… 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Addresses:

Host Hotel
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602

Exhibition/Extravaganza Venue
Tampa Convention Center
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

Schedule at a Glance

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Tuesday, September 17

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Registration
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In

Wednesday, September 18

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – IWFA Accreditation Courses
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday Keynote Speaker to be Announced (Joint Session)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Competition Welcome Ceremony/Parade
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 1
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. - Vehicle Wrap Demonstration on the Show Floor

Thursday, September 19

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – IWFC Educational Seminars
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Preliminary Heats
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
3:20 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 2
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Silent Charity Auction (Final bids due by 6:45 p.m.)

Friday, September 20

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – Announce Finalists International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive and Architectural Divisions
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Auto Glass
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Architectural Glass
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Finals

11:50 a.m. -1:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Finals
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Tear-Down
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony

Schedule tentative and subject to change.
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International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) 2013 is set to be held September 18-20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina.

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