Voices from the Industry (VFTI) Conference:
Where the Kitchen & Bath Community Comes to Learn, Connect, and Grow
Sponsored by:
Join top professionals at VFTI 2027—an essential part of KBIS—for forward-thinking sessions led by respected industry leaders. Discover fresh insights, spark new ideas, and build connections that will shape the future of kitchen and bath design.
Attendees can expect a highly curated conference featuring fresh new topics across six essential tracks.
- Building & Remodeling
- Leadership & Management
- Design
- K&B Trends
- Marketing
- Technology
VFTI sessions deliver real-world insights with immediate value.
Each presentation is carefully selected for its relevance to the industry, originality, practical application, and dynamic approach to content delivery, offering attendees an engaging and actionable learning experience.
Opportunity to earn CEUs
.1 CEUs for 1-hour presentations
.15 CEUs for 90-minute workshops
Featured Events
All new in 2027! Voices from the Industry (VFTI) will feature exclusive events, engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and a first-ever keynote presentation by Laura Kohler. Space is limited and available exclusively to VFTI registrants on a first-come basis.
Keynote by Laura Kohler
VFTI is proud to feature Laura Kohler as our keynote speaker for 2027
Tues, Feb. 2: 10:30 AM
As Global Business Ambassador for Kohler Co., Laura chairs Kohler’s three trusts: Clean Water, Arts and Education, and Preservation. Beyond her corporate leadership, Laura Kohler is Chair of the African Wildlife Foundation, Chair-Elect of the National Housing Endowment, and a Global Ambassador for Outward Bound International. She also currently serves on the boards of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Kohler Foundation, 50L Home Coalition, and the KB Home Sustainability Advisory Board.
Wine & Design
Beverly Hills to Palm Beach: Today’s Luxury Materials, Details & Client Demands
Wed, Feb. 3: 3:00 PM
Luxury is no longer just an aspiration–it’s now a client expectation across all categories and budgets. In VFTI’s Special Event Wine and Design, award-winning moderator Christopher Grubb leads a dynamic, coast-to-coast panel featuring acclaimed designers Jeanne Chung and Alena Capra, CMKBD, alongside KBB Executive Editor Chelsie Butler. Audience members will enjoy complimentary wine and light appetizers during this engaging conversation.
Wellness Wrap-Up
The Wellness Blend: Discussing Design Materials and Exploring Emotional Well-Being
Thurs, Feb. 4: 9:00 AM
Join us for a VFTI Special Event featuring a morning of healthy beverages and light refreshments. It’s the perfect way to feel rejuvenated and ready for your final day at KBIS. This exclusive panel discussion brings together material experts to explore how lighting, sound, cabinetry, and other physical design elements directly impact our emotional well-being.
Featured Speakers
Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, CMKBD
Founder
Built4Design Residential Academy LLC
Andrea Harvey
Director of Design and Build Outreach
Built4Design Residential Academy LLC
Laura Kohler
Global Business Ambassador
Kohler Co.
Rebecca West
Business Coach
Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting
Andrew Risinger, CMKBD
Co-Owner, Sales & Design
Kitchen, Bath & Home
Doug Walter, CMKBD
Owner
Doug Walter Architects
Megan McIntyre
Founder & Creative Director
The Marketing Corner
Grace Dolan
President
Sharp Home Electronics Company of America
What Attendees are Saying about VFTI
“I like that I can take an hour each day to earn my CEUs, then spend the rest of the day walking the show floor.”
—Sophie D., Florida
“My session on business was extremely insightful. I learned several tips about managing my employees and my business that helped me be more successful.”
—Bill S., Illinois
“I’m a total fan of the online sessions… I can’t get to every subject I want to at KBIS, so knowing I can go learn on my own time throughout the year is a big plus for me.”
—Joan L., New York
VFTI is generously sponsored by:
