KBIS 2026

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Professional Headshots

Visit the NKBA | KBIS Booth (#S25850) for a free professional headshot, sponsored by Ferguson Home. Click here to learn more.

11:30 am – 12 noon: NKBA Global Connect Welcome Reception

Join the Global Connect team at the NKBA Booth to kick off your KBIS experience and learn about the exciting Global Connect programming occurring throughout the show.”

12 noon – 1:30 pm: NKBA Global Connect Custom Event: Ballerina-Küchen 

The Sweetness of Form, the Taste of Color features a design experience with Ballerina Küchen® premium German cabinetry and The COLORNETWORK®. Guests will explore how Ballerina’s future-forward craftsmanship, defined by clean geometry, tactile materials, and individualized design solutions, harmonizes with The COLORNETWORK’s bold, expressive palettes.

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm: High Point Market x Design Edge Reception

Join NKBA strategic partners High Point Market Authority and Design Edge for a mix-and-mingle reception in the NKBA booth. Connect with leadership, learn more about how these groups can benefit your business, and engage with fellow designers and industry members who are also connected to or curious about these shows. Light bites will be served.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Professional Headshots

Visit the NKBA | KBIS Booth (#S25850) for a free professional headshot, sponsored by Ferguson Home. Click here to learn more.

10:30 – 11:15 am: The Kitchen & Bath Pro Hub Reception

The Kitchen & Bath Pro Hub is NKBA’s innovative online research community. Founded last year, this powerful platform connects pros across the industry, and delivers cutting-edge insights and the the knowledge needed for success in this ever-evolving sector. Carrie Kennedy, NKBA Research Manager, will take a deep dive into the progress, insights, and standout moments that defined the Hub over the past year. She’ll highlight the resources that drove the most engagement, and explore the trends and conversations that helped elevate the K&B community. Attendees will get a clear view of how the Hub is evolving and what professionals find most valuable in this collaborative space. After the overview, enjoy a relaxed mix-and-mingle, spark new connections, share ideas, and celebrate another year of growth and innovation across the industry. And if you haven’t joined the K&B Pro Hub yet, this is the perfect chance to stop in, learn what the Hub offers, and get signed up on the spot. It’s free to join for NKBA members!

11:30 am – 12:30 pm: NKBA Global Connect Brand Spotlight: SCHOTT & IAPMO  

Noëlle C. Lavery, Director of NKBA Global Connect, hosts Brand Spotlights — rapid-fire presentations with Q&A by new-to-KBIS international brands and global partners — highlighting innovative products for the North American market.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: NKBA Global Connect Custom Event: L&S Lighting – We Make Your Project Shine!         

L&S Lighting’s event celebrates Italian light, design, inspiration, and the art of illumination, where refined aesthetics meet advanced LED technology. Discover how L&S creates functional, bespoke, architectural lighting that’s easy to install. Its latest residential solutions blend elegance, innovation, and user-centric design, transforming everyday spaces into comfortable and stylish experiences. Enjoy Italian bites and a glass of wine while learning how “we make your projects shine!”

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Secrets from Consumer Reports’ 90 Years of Product Testing – and What They Mean for Your Home

Ever wonder what goes on in the Consumer Reports labs? For 90 years, CR’s engineers and scientists have tested kitchen and bath appliances — among many other home products — to determine how they perform in real-life conditions and help people make regret-free buying decisions.  Every year, CR’s testing and member surveys reveal which products perform best over time, along with the features worth paying for and the brands that consistently deliver. In this lively panel discussion, CR’s testing, data, and content insiders share lesser-known truths gleaned from decades of evaluations. Attendees will gain evidence-based insights on what truly matters when choosing products for a well-designed, better-performing home—and have the chance to get their questions answered by CR’s pros.Host: Elliot Weiler, Director, Video. Panelists: Breann Chai, Kitchen Test Project Leader; Daniel Wroclawski, Sr. Kitchen Content Creator; Jacob George, Account Executive, Data Intelligence

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: NKBA Global Connect Custom Event: SCHOTT The Hidden Ingredient Experience  

Great kitchens, homes, and futures are built on hidden ingredients. Like seasoning in a delicious dish, SCHOTT® glass is rarely noticed, but it’s essential to what modern kitchens can do. Discover how SCHOTT glass-ceramic and specialty glass draws on 130+ years of experience to enable performance under extreme heat and stress, unlock sleek design freedom, and support more durable, innovative, energy-smart solutions for the home.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Professional Headshots

Visit the NKBA | KBIS Booth (#S25850) for a free professional headshot, sponsored by Ferguson Home. Click here to learn more.

10:00 am – 10:45 am: North American Trends Talk: France to Florida: European Design Trends for 2026

From Paris ateliers to Palm Beach homes, design ideas travel far before they reach the American luxury market. Paris-trained designer and U.S.-based principal Laetitia Laurent explores how French and European design movements emerge, evolve, and ultimately influence selections, finishes, and American consumer expectations. With studios in Paris and Boca Raton, Laetitia offers a clear and unique perspective on how global aesthetics translate into American lifestyles. She will highlight current European trends, why they matter for NKBA members, and what is coming next.

11:00 am – 11:30 am: Freedom by Design: Reframing Aging in Place for Today’s Kitchens + Baths

By 2050, the population of Americans age 85 and older is projected to nearly triple — a demographic shift that will profoundly influence how kitchens and baths are designed. Yet designing for longevity isn’t about limitation. It’s about freedom.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation that reframes “aging in place” as a universal design opportunity benefiting clients at every life stage.

Featuring Registered Interior Designer and Certified Aging in Place Specialist Amber Clore Morales, ASID, in conversation with ASID Director of Communications Lindsey Koren, this session will give attendees actionable insights on planning and specification strategies that support independence, safety, and long-term adaptability — without sacrificing aesthetics.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: NKBA Global Connect Sendoff

Join the Global Connect team to review your KBIS experience and chart what’s next for your brand. Discover how the Global Connect program can help boost your presence, expand your business, and learn about upcoming Global Connect events for 2026.