Exhibitor Resource Center
This area of the website is for current exhibitors to help navigate the exhibiting process with helpful guides, facts and deadlines.
Please check back often for updates and additional information around KBIS 2025.
EXHIBITOR SERVICE KIT
Your #1 resource for planning a successful exhibiting experience.
The kit includes:
- Critical dates and deadlines
- Booth furnishings
- Shipping information
- Labor and storage information
- Lead retrieval
- Rules and guidelines
Access Exhibitor Service Kit here.
KBIS 2025 EXHIBITOR HUB
All of your business with KBIS lives here in the Exhibitor Hub: view invoices, make payments, and manage your information in the print and online directory.
Check out the Exhibitor Hub Guide for more info.
EXHIBITOR PR GUIDE
EXCITE WITH PRE-SHOW OPPORTUNITIES:
Generate buzz before the show starts with these pre-show opportunities:
SPONSORSHIP MENU
Secure exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities designed to optimize your KBIS exhibiting experience and increase your booth traffic.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Please make sure to complete registration for yourself and all of your booth staff participating at KBIS 2025.
HOTEL INFORMATION
KBIS negotiates special room rates to make your trip affordable. We encourage all exhibitors to take advantage of the special discounts by booking your rooms through our official housing company, EventSphere.
Book your hotel here.
AWARDS
Get recognition for your product innovations by entering into a prestigious awards program at KBIS 2025.
TOURS
Reach more attendees and get media recognition by participating in one of our tours on-site at KBIS 2025.
EXHIBITOR INVITE PROGRAM
Invite your network to KBIS with a FREE expo pass! Our Exhibitor Invite Program is a free marketing services for exhibitors and includes:
- Shareable code to redeem a free KBIS 2025 registration
- Social sharing images
- Individual company dashboard
- Additional resources to get started
SUBMIT A RELEASE
Exclusively for KBIS exhibitors! Share new products or business milestones with the KBIS audience by submitting your press releases on kbis.com.
OFFICIAL KBIS LOGOS
Click the links below to get the official KBIS logo.
KBB MAGAZINE
Kitchen & Bath Business is the official publication of NKBA and KBIS. If you have any product launches or special events you’d like to share, please submit them to Chelsie Butler, Executive Editor of KBB, at chelsie.butler@emeraldx.com.
SUBMIT YOUR NEW PRODUCTS FOR PRE-SHOW COVERAGE WITH KBB
Take advantage of complimentary new product coverage in the official publication of KBIS & NKBA – Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB). Space is limited. Gain free product coverage by submitting your product today!
REPORT THIRD-PARTY LIST RENTALS
Please note that we do not share our lists with third-party list rental companies. No third-party company has access to our customer lists, and anyone who contacts you about purchasing the KBIS 2024 attendee list is NOT affiliated with KBIS 2024. The only way to access verified attendee lists is through your KBIS account manager. Do NOT purchase lists from any third-party, they are NOT an official vendor.
Please, help our team take appropriate action by reporting SPAM/fraudulent activity to the FTC and forwarding the original message to fakelistvendors@emeraldx.com.
OFFICIAL KBIS VENDORS
Put your trust in those companies who are here to help you have the best KBIS experience possible, our official vendors.
- Official hotel vendor for KBIS is EventSphere.
- Official show directory is produced by us using Personify/a2z. Your listing will be pulled from your profile.
- Directory ads are placed through Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB).
- Lead retrieval units are available through our registration partner, Maritz Global Events (MGE).
- Attendee email lists can only be rented from us. NO other company has a KBIS attendee list.
BEWARE! Unauthorized Housing Companies Contacting Exhibitors & Attendees
Please be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak, KBIS Official Housing Provider, that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of KBIS. We have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. KBIS has NO affiliation with these organizations and in no way endorses their services.
Exhibitor Onboarding Program
The Exhibitor Onboarding Program is crafted to support both new and returning exhibitors, offering comprehensive guidance throughout the KBIS experience to maximize your impact and optimize your ROI.
We have a library of resources for you including:
- Reading links from our partner, Freeman.
- Educational videos from the KBIS and Freeman teams. These are also shared in our bi-weekly Exhibitor Bulletin.
- Webinars with KBIS and Freeman teams. The webinar schedule and recorded videos are posted below.
First, a word from Group Vice President, Jason McGraw
In collaboration with Freeman, we welcome you to the Exhibitor Onboarding Program and our library of tools to help you succeed. Jason McGraw, KBIS Group Vice President, explains what you can expect from this program to help you prepare for KBIS.
Check back often for educational videos, webinars, and more!
Your Onboarding Library
Courtesy of our partner, Freeman
- Your guide to boosting booth presence.
- Exhibiting at a trade show? Here are six easy ways to customize your booth for attendees.
- Creating compelling exhibit graphics and digital displays.
- Get trade show ready: A first time exhibitor checklist.
- Exhibit like an expert.
- The ultimate guide to exhibit engagement.
- Calculate your trade show exhibit performance.
- The Freeman Sustainability Initiative
- Exhibit booth staffing for success
- Understanding the process of freight
- Freeman electrical services usage guide
- Freeman electrical frequent asked questions
Webinar Schedule:
Webinar Topics | Webinar Date (Dates are submit to change) |
Marketing Strategy/ Booth Design Awards | September 25, 2024 |
PR Guide for Exhibitors | October 22, 2024 |
Freeman Show Services Webinar | November 13, 2024 |
Know Before You Go Webinar | January 27, 2025 |
Claim Your Spot! RSVP to Webinars Below:
Watch Webinars and Training Videos On-Demand Here:
Marketing & Booth Design Webinar with KBIS Show Team
Receive invaluable insights directly from the KBIS team on how to maximize marketing and your booth design for an impactful exhibiting experience. In this webinar, we will cover free and paid marketing opportunities, as well as criteria for the Best Booth Awards.
PR Guide for KBIS 2025 Exhibitors Webinar Recording
Learn how you can take advantage of our PR opportunities to maximize your KBIS exhibiting experience. In this webinar, our PR and advertising partners, Sharp Think and Flying Camel, will give you actionable takeaways to help you reach as many attendees and media as possible.
Understanding the General Service Contractor Role for KBIS 2025 Exhibitors
General Service Contractors (GSC) are an important part of a successful exhibiting experience. Check out this video to learn from Amy Hornby, KBISAssociate Show Director, about the GSC role and why it’s important to you as a KBIS exhibitor.