State of the Association / State of the Industry

Join NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO, Bill Darcy, for the annual meeting of the membership at the 2026 State of the Association. Immediately following, the State of the Industry will feature a keynote presentation by trend forecaster and cultural strategist Jaye Anna Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Future Snoops.

Wednesday, February 18 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | OCCC: S320 E

Join us for NKBA Association Updates & Industry Insights with NKBA Global President & CEO, Bill Darcy!

In this annual meeting of the membership, Bill Darcy, Global President and CEO of NKBA | KBIS, will offer an inspiring session spotlighting the association’s achievements in 2025, share updates on key initiatives like expanding global connections, and reveal exciting opportunities shaping the kitchen and bath industry in 2026 and beyond.

Gain valuable insights into market trends, economic resilience, and strategic growth, and discover how NKBA | KBIS is empowering its members to thrive in a dynamic, evolving industry. Tickets are not required for this event. All attendees are welcome.

Tip: Get there early to get a good seat near the stage!

Immediately following the NKBA State of the Association, the spotlight turns to one of KBIS’s premier keynote sessions: the State of the Industry (SOI), presented by trend forecaster and cultural strategist Jaye Anna Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Future Snoops.

In this visually rich and insight-driven keynote, Jaye Anna Mize bridges big-picture cultural shifts with on-the-ground design evolution shaping the future of kitchen, bath, and whole-home spaces. Her presentation translates emerging behaviors, economic realities, generational change, and technology into the colors, materials, layouts, and experiences designers and brands will be working with in the year ahead.

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