Registration Opens for KBC Expo 2026 as Canada’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Builds Momentum Around a Reimagined National Gathering
Toronto, ON (May 28, 2026) — Registration officially opens June 1 for Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC Expo) 2026, marking the next chapter for Canada’s kitchen and bath industry event experience. Taking place November 11–12, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, KBC Expo will bring together designers, architects, builders, showrooms, distributors, manufacturers, and industry leaders from across Canada for two days of product discovery, education, networking, and community.
Produced by Emerald, the team behind KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) – North America’s leading kitchen and bath event – KBC Expo is being reimagined with a stronger focus on industry connection, elevated experiences, and programming designed specifically around the Canadian market.
Importantly, KBC Expo is being developed in partnership with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and supported by its Canadian chapters, bringing together industry expertise, community leadership, and a stronger national foundation than ever before.
Over the last several months, Emerald and NKBA have worked closely with designers, brands, manufacturers, and industry partners across Canada to help shape the direction of the event and ensure the experience reflects the realities of working in this market.
“KBC Expo is being built around what we consistently heard from the Canadian industry – a desire for stronger community connection, more relevant education, and an experience designed specifically for how business gets done in Canada,” said Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President at Emerald. “Together with NKBA and its Canadian chapters, we have a unique opportunity to create something that feels highly relevant, highly valuable, and truly representative of the Canadian kitchen and bath community.”
As momentum builds toward KBC Expo 2026, the event is already attracting support from brands investing in the Canadian market and helping shape this next chapter for the industry. Early exhibitors include Artika, Daltile of Canada, Häfele Canada, Karran, Richelieu, Classic Brand Cabinetry, and Aline International.
The growing exhibitor roster reflects increasing confidence and support from across the industry as brands recognize the opportunity to connect with designers, architects, builders, and decision-makers from across Canada in a more focused and market-specific environment.
Attendees can expect an experience that combines inspiration, practical business value, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships across the industry, including:
- Canadian-focused education and stage programming addressing the trends, business challenges, and opportunities shaping the market today.
- Leading Canadian designers and industry voices sharing real project insights and practical perspectives.
- Innovation Sprint sessions highlighting new products and ideas.
- Networking happy hours across both event days, connecting manufacturers, showrooms, designers and architects.
- NKBA Ontario-Canada Design Awards 2026, bringing together leaders and professionals from across the industry for a night of celebration.
- Product discovery from brands actively serving and investing in the Canadian market.
Additional exhibitor announcements, speakers, partnerships, and programming details will continue to roll out as excitement builds toward November.
Registration opens June 1 at kbcexpo.com. NKBA members can register free through August 15, 2026.
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About Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC)
Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC) is Canada’s only dedicated kitchen and bath trade show. Produced by the team behind KBIS and supported by NKBA, KBC brings together the Canadian design and construction community for two days of product discovery, education, networking, and industry connection. The inaugural event takes place November 11–12, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
About National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA|KBIS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
NKBA | KBIS is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). With nearly 50,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, NKBA | KBIS has informed, educated and supported the industry since the association was founded in 1963. The association’s mission is to inspire, lead and empower the kitchen and bath industry through community, professional certification and learning, and events. For more information, go to NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
