2027 Voices from the Industry Submissions

Program Submission Guidelines

• Submit your proposal by June 15, 2026.
• Please choose your format: Panel Discussion, Roundtable, Workshop, or Presentation.
• Selected speakers will be notified by August 28, 2026, and present at KBIS in the Las Vegas Convention Center, on either February 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, 2027.
• Reimbursement for travel, meals, and hotel is not provided.

VFTI presentations are an opportunity to share information. They are not a showcase for a business, service, or product. However, you may leave materials on the registration desk for attendees to pick up if they desire, and provide contact information in your presentation.

We’re looking for new content, advanced topics, and engaging conference session formats. NKBA will assign program tracks to your conference sessions based on the content proposed. Sessions may fit into more than one track.

Program Tracks

Topic areas for 2027 will include: 

• Building and Remodeling
• Leadership & Management
• Design
• K&B Trends
• Marketing
• Technology
• Sustainability

Please see detailed descriptions in the Submission Planning Worksheet. You must ensure that your presentation content aligns with one of these tracks. 

Selection Criteria

The NKBA will evaluate all proposals on key elements including:

• Content relevance
• Practical applications
• Delivery method and emphasis on audience engagement
• Programming variety
• Previous evaluations (if applicable)

Content Requirements

Program proposals will only be accepted through the online submission form. Please review the requirements carefully and refer to the Submission Planning Worksheet to assist you with your proposal.

Proposals must include a title, description, learning objectives, and delivery methods. NKBA reserves the right to edit the title and description for length and content.

• Presentations, Roundtable sessions, and panel discussions must total 60 minutes; please allow time for Q&A within that timeframe.
• Workshops must total 90 minutes; please allow time for Q&A within that timeframe.

A strong proposal will indicate how the attendee will be able to apply learning outcomes practically, on the job.

Letter of Agreement

If selected, you and all co-presenters must sign a letter of agreement outlining the full VFTI commitment.

Use the following as a guide to successfully meet the requirements when submitting your proposal.

Presentation Title

The title should capture attention and give session attendees a clear idea of what the presentation will be about (100 character maximum).

Presentation Format

Panel Discussions: Moderated sessions featuring up to three subject matter experts focused on a specific topic, encouraging multi-perspective insights and dialogue. Full contact information for the moderator and all panelists is required at the time of submission. Panel discussions are 60-minute programs. 

Roundtables: Facilitated group discussions led by up to two experts, designed to encourage open exchange between facilitators and attendees on a specific topic. Roundtables are 60-minute programs. 

Workshops: Highly interactive, hands-on sessions with clear learning objectives, where participants actively engage and preferably leave with a tangible project. Workshops are typically 90-minute programs. Presentations: Structured, content-driven sessions introducing fresh ideas or emerging topics, typically delivered in a talk format and may include a Q&A segment at the end. Presentations are 60-minute programs.

Conference Policies

• Individuals submitting a proposal must be currently employed within the kitchen & bath industry or a business expert with subject matter relevant to the kitchen & bath industry.
• Professional audio or video recording of sessions at KBIS is not permitted (KBIS reserves the right to audio and/or video record any session).
• Voices from the Industry (VFTI) conference speakers will receive a complimentary VIP registration package to KBIS, including a show floor pass, a VFTI full conference pass, and a Bash ticket. Co-presenter(s) are welcome and must be listed on the submission form. Only two complimentary VIP packages are provided per session.
• VFTI Conference speakers will not receive reimbursement for travel expenses or any additional compensation.
• Please note: VFTI speakers are non-paid. All transportation, lodging, and meals are the speaker’s own expense.

Distribution of Materials

• Promoting brand-specific products or the sale of products is prohibited.
• The speaker may not actively promote or sell their own book, DVD, etc. 
• Speakers are permitted to share their bio, website, social handles, etc., as part of the presentation. Additionally, they may provide literature (flyers, brochures, handouts, cards, etc.) in the back of the room for attendees to take.

The NKBA recognizes providers of quality continuing education through its Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program. NKBA-certified members look to CEU-approved presenters to update or broaden their professional knowledge and skills. If your session is chosen, it will be automatically approved for 0.1 or 0.15 NKBA CEU credits. Approval applies to KBIS 2027 only. It cannot be transferred to another venue; credits will be given toward the recorded sessions as well. By offering CEU credit, presenters will attract NKBA-certified members who are looking to increase their knowledge and earn CEUs to maintain their certifications.

Additionally, if you are selected as a VFTI presenter and hold an NKBA certification, you will earn 0.3 CEU credits per session.

Presenters must meet the NKBA standards for a CEU-worthy session; they must provide at least two to three learning objectives, and the session must total 60 minutes or 90 minutes.

Please remember to allow for 10 to 15 minutes of Q&A time.

To submit your application for consideration, please click here. Deadline to submit is June 15.

If you have any questions, please email VFTI@nkba.org.