Expo passes are free for members who register during September.
By Nicholas Tamarin
Starting on Tuesday, September 2, registration will officially open for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show’s return to Orlando, taking place from February 17 to 19. North America’s largest and most prestigious trade show dedicated to kitchen and bath design is an immersive event that brings together the latest products, trends, and technologies in more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space. This marks the first East Coast KBIS since 2022, making it a can’t-miss event for industry professionals.
Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of NKBA’s early-bird pricing for the show, as well as the coveted Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards and Opening Night Party on Monday, February 16, and the annual funfest, The BASH, on Wednesday night, February 18. All main events will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, except for the Design & Industry Awards at the connected Rosen Centre Hotel, and The BASH at Mango’s Tropical Cafe, a legendary nightclub nearby.
Why KBIS?
Each year, KBIS welcomes tens of thousands of kitchen and bath designers, interior designers, dealers, architects, showrooms, custom builders, and remodelers to the largest kitchen and bath design show in North America. KBIS is co-located with the NAHB International Builders Show (IBS), together making up Design & Construction Week®, which drew over 124,000 design and construction professionals in 2025.
Discover New Products
Whether you’re an industry professional, interior designer, or residential design enthusiast, KBIS is your gateway to discovering groundbreaking products, cutting-edge technologies, and the latest trends shaping the future of living spaces.
Learn from Top Designers
Hear expert tips and advice from the industry’s most influential and daring design leaders at NEXTStage, LUXURY Lounge, and the Voices From the Industry Conference. Each session is curated to inspire, educate, and help elevate your projects to new heights.
Experience the Best of K&B
Witness live product demonstrations, immersive booth experiences, and stunning displays of modern design from nearly 700 exhibitors in the kitchen and bath design space. See, feel, and experience the latest innovations in person.
Voices From the Industry Conference Expands Offerings
The highly anticipated VFTI educational conference, running concurrently with KBIS 2026 from February 17 to 19, promises an efficient and streamlined professional development experience with fresh new topics and returning favorites. NKBA’s renowned program has added two new categories for 2026: Technology and Sustainability, alongside established tracks such as Building & Remodeling, Leadership & Management, Design, K&B Trends, and Marketing.
“We recognize that as the industry evolves, our focus on educational subjects must evolve with it,” said Kelly Ann Ryan, Learning Programs Manager for NKBA. “VFTI sessions deliver real-world insights with immediate value. We assessed reviews and feedback from attendees and have improved our offerings to be more in sync with what they want to learn about, keeping the topics relevant to what’s happening across the industry.”
The new Technology sessions will explore topics like AI as a tool and timesaver, and integrating tech-enhanced environments. Sustainability sessions will focus on green building and practical solutions for integrating sustainable design.
Networking and Learning Opportunities Abound
A new feature for the 2026 conference is the Wine & Design event, held at the end of each day from 3:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET in the VFTI Conference area at the Orange County Convention Center for VFTI registrants who pre-register for each one. These educational and interactive presentations offer a relaxed atmosphere for networking and continued learning.
KBIS attendees can purchase a package that includes the Expo pass and a conference pass for all on-site VFTI presentations, along with unlimited access to select on-demand sessions throughout 2026. All sessions are CEU-qualified, offering 0.1 CEU for one-hour sessions and 0.15 CEUs for 90-minute workshops.
Other activities and activations include:
- The Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards: Monday, February 16, from 7:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET (with doors opening at 6:00 pm) at the Rosen Centre Hotel.
- Headshots: Available all day at the NKBA booth, #S25058, Tuesday through Thursday, from 9:00 am ET to 5:00 pm ET.
- The BASH: Wednesday, February 18, 8:30 pm ET – 12:30 am ET at Mango’s Tropical Cafe.
Take advantage of early bird discounts available to all attendees—and even more savings if you’re an NKBA member. NKBA members receive complimentary KBIS Expo registration in September, plus exclusive discounted rates in the months that follow. To view all pricing options and register for KBIS 2026 and the Voices from the Industry (VFTI) Conference, visit KBIS.com. Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, discover the latest products and trends, and grow your professional expertise. See you in Orlando!
