10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design
Moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with:
Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn
Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors
Shae Wilder, National Trade Marketing Manager, BlueStar
Pam Durkin, President, James Martin Vanities

As kitchens and baths increase in size, there are major opportunities for designers to expand their areas of expertise to include K&B design. Together with leading brands, designers will discuss how they’ve successfully tackled the kitchen & bath segment, insights into how these spaces are evolving, and how you can lead these projects with confidence.

2:00 PM

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams

This presentation will take attendees through a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidence-based findings, and a focus on Health, Safety and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers as well as color, material and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include historic, psychological and sustainability factors that have insight over the four-color evolution stories for 2026; Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks and Foundational Neutrals.

5:00 PM

Reception & Ribbon Cutting: The official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon cutting presentation at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails to follow to mark the occasion!

10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Designing with Light, Finish & Form
Moderated by Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with:
Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc.
Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors
Kristina Christopher, VP, Product Management & Design, Kichler
Caroline Danielson, Senior Director of Showrooms, Ferguson Home

Join top designers to discuss how they use lighting, hardware, and finish details to shape the sensory experience of a space. From the nuance of a shadow to the glint of metal, designers will explore how the subtle elements powerfully shape mood in interiors, and the elements that inspire them and shape their design process.

2:00 PM

NKBA Panel: 2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends 
Moderated by Karen Carroll, Editor at Large, FLOWER Magazine, in conversation with:
Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs
Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School
Briana Ryan, Director of A&D Development, Miele USA
Jonathan Krieger, Executive Vice President, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, a division of Fabuwood

Get a first look at new data from the NKBA to uncover the latest trends in kitchen design – from luxury to smart tech, layout to materials. The 2026 NKBA Kitchen Trends Report and new Luxury Report shine a light on where the industry is now and where it’s headed. Join in-the-know designers and brands to discuss the broader trends that resonate the most.

10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath
Moderated by Carisha Swanson, Market Director, House Beautiful, in conversation with:
Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths
Heather French, French & French Interiors
Julee Ireland, Lutron Ambassador, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School
Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams

While the color palette of a kitchen or bath is a pivotal decision in every renovation, it’s crucial to consider how lighting brings design visions to life to support the function of the space, and to create emotion. Sit down with top designers and brands as they share unique insights and personal approaches to layering color and light with expertise.

2:00 PM

NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business
Moderated by Chandler Presson Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury, in conversation with:
Richard Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer
Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors
Jake Slatnick, Founder & CEO, FreePower
Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President, Urban Bonfire

Strong founders create great stories. Sit down with leaders in the industry as they talk about setting – and reaching – lofty goals in a competitive landscape, and what it means to be smart, fearless, and creative while taking big risks.