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SMA Annual Conference
in Memphis, Tennessee
April 28 – 30, 2022
SMA Annual Conference
in Memphis, Tennessee
April 28 – 30, 2022
Network, Learn, Celebrate, and Exhibit at the Premier Conference of the Stair Industry!

Stair Evolution
The stairs are ever evolving and this conference is focused on transformation of stairs including trends that are taking over the industry. We look forward to seeing you in Memphis, Tennessee as we network, learn and celebrate at the 2022 Annual Conference.
The conference kicks off on Thursday, April 28th with the annual SMA Golf event, a fun day for golfers of all levels. Non-golfers will be able to participate in our guided Memphis City Tour which includes a trip to Graceland or SMA members can participate in our Code Level I Certification class presented by Dave Cooper, the SMA’s Code Development Representative.
The Welcome Reception with SMA exhibitors will take place on Thursday evening, and the SMA Auction will be Friday night. The fun will continue Saturday evening with the StairCraft Awards Reception and Banquet, where this year’s winners will be announced!
This year’s learning opportunities are sure to encourage your stair evolution. Our keynote presentation by Zondra Cawien, FedEx Vice President of Engineering & Operational Excellence, will inspire you as she discusses logistics in uncertain times. Our 2021 StairCraft Award Winners will present their “How We Did It” presentations at our General Session, which is quickly becoming an attendee favorite! The breakout sessions will focus on the evolution of stairs, helping you take your business to the next level with Design Trends and Code Compliance, The Women of Stairs, and Dueling Designs. Conference attendees will be have the privilege of visiting Central Woodwork, a provider of doors, windows, stairparts and mouldings to builders throughout the South and a subsidiary of SMA member North Atlantic Corp. These great opportunities are sure to increase your knowledge to help you take your business to the next level.
The conference program is packed full of networking and educational experiences that will enhance your stair evolution. The SMA Annual Conference in Memphis, Tennessee is sure to be a conference you do NOT want to miss!
Annual Conference Pricing
Early
(purchase by February 15, 2022)
Member: $549
Non-Member: $729
Advanced
(purchase by March 15, 2022)
Member: $649
Non-Member: $839
Late
(purchase after March 15, 2022)
Member: $699
Non-Member: $914
Spouse
(purchase by April 15, 2022)
Member: $379
Banquets Only
(purchase by April 15, 2022)
Auction ONLY: $100
StairCraft Awards ONLY: $100
Exhibits Only
(purchase by March 15, 2022)
Member: $200
Non-Member: $200
Full Conference Registration:
- Includes admission to Exhibition Hall
- Shop Tour with Central Woodwork
- Keynote Presentation by Zondra Cawein
- General Sessions
- Breakout Sessions
- Awards Banquet
- Annual Auction

This year’s learning opportunities are sure to help your stair designs evolve.
Zondra Cawein
FedEx – Vice President of Engineering & Operational Excellence
Our keynote presentation will inspire you as she discusses logistics in uncertain times.

“How We Did It” Presentations
2021 StairCraft Award Winners
Learn how the award winning designs of 2021 were created in this informative and inspiring session.
A Shop Tour will be available to attendees
Conference attendees will be impressed by the craftsmen at our shop tour as we have the privilege of visiting a family-owned and operated company that has been thriving in business since 1945.

Central Woodwork
Central Woodwork deep roots in the professional trade. The offer a a large variety of quality windows, doors, mouldings, stairparts and more. Central Woodwork serves contractors in the Memphis and Nashville metropolitan areas, and also distribute competitively through a network of the area’s best building supply companies.