Come share your expertise at KBIS 2026!
By Nicholas Tamarin
NKBA | KBIS is once again inviting experienced industry professionals to submit proposals to become a presenter at the annual Voices From the Industry (VFTI) Conference at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, Florida from February 17-19, 2026.
VFTI offers a highly coveted platform for professionals to share their knowledge and insights on industry-relevant topics. The program seeks dynamic speakers who can offer strategies, best practices, trends, and innovations to help attendees succeed in their careers. This year’s topics include Building and Remodeling, Leadership & Management, Design, K&B Trends, Marketing, Technology, and Sustainability.
Proposals must be submitted by June 30, 2025. Individuals can submit up to three proposals with different topics, choosing between a 1-hour presentation or a 1.5-hour workshop format. Selected speakers will be notified by August 29, 2025.
NKBA | KBIS will evaluate proposals based on content relevance, practical applications, delivery methods, variety of speakers, and previous evaluations (if applicable). The conference will feature over 50 sessions in both the 1-hour and 1.5-hour formats.
Speaker Benefits:
- Two presenters per program receive a complimentary KBIS registration VIP package.
- Access to the speaker ready room.
- Exposure on event webpages and marketing materials.
- Evaluation and feedback after the conference.
- NKBA members receive 0.3 CEUs for speaking.
Changes for 2026: The VFTI conference will offer a limited number of on-demand recordings. Presenters will be notified if their session is selected for on-demand availability. A curated list of on-demand offerings will be released after the live event.
Interested professionals can submit their proposals at by clicking here.
For comprehensive details, visit https://nkba.org/vfti-submissions/.
Good luck!
