We’re just days away from the start of the 2015 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). With final preparations underway, here is a list of “must see” events to add to your trade show schedule.
Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
8:00AM-9:00AM
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (LVH): Paradise Event Center
Kickoff KBIS 2015 by attending the Opening Ceremonies! Headlining the ceremonies is National Football League head coach and current ESPN analyst, Jon Gruden. Stick around afterwards for a tantalizing performance by the shadow dancing troupe, Catapult.
The Party hosted by NKBA
Monday, January 19, 2015
8:00PM–10:00PM
Tryst Nightclub, Wynn Hotel
Hosted by the NKBA, The Party This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends as well as develop new, longstanding relationships in the industry. Come enjoy this exotic waterfall location and bond with peers and friends from the industry at large. Registration required.
Insights on the Innovative Showroom Awards & Awards Presentation
Wednesday, January 21, 2014
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
KBISNeXT Stage (South Hall)
Join us at the KBISNeXt Stage as we announce the winners of the Innovative Showroom Awards. More than 125 kitchen and bath showrooms participating in this inaugural competition, The awards will be presented by Brian Pagel, VP Kitchen and Bath Group, Emerald Expositions and Sean Sullivan, Associate Publisher/Group Marketing Director, Hearst Design Group. Following the awards presentation, a panel discussion will take place on the topic of innovative showroom design.
Best of KBIS Awards
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
11:00AM–11:30AM
Center Stage
The annual Best of KBIS Awards announcement is one of the most anticipated events of the show. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00 AM on Center Stage in the NKBA booth. Prior to the announcement; Attendees can view all of this year’s entries on a “larger than life” product wall located in North Hall.
Innovation Booth Awards Presentation
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
11:00AM–11:30AM
Center Stage
Now in its second year, the KBIS Innovation Booth Awards. recognizes exhibitors for innovative booth designs and displays. Booths are judged on: WOW Factor, Messaging, Education, Engagement and “The Unexpected & Unprecedented
The Bash
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
8:30PM – 1:30 AM
XS Nightclub, Encore Hotel
All work and no play? Not at the NKBA! Every year at THE BASH, our members, business partners and the industry’s elite let their hair down for an evening of music, dancing, and fun. It’s at this fabulous fete – set against the backdrop of one of Vegas’ hottest, most exclusive nightclubs – that business relationships evolve into friendships as we celebrate our industry, our successes, and all that the future has to offer! Tickets are $35 per person. Doors open at 8.30 p.m.; nightclub/smart casual attire recommended.
VA Tech FutureHAUS Kitchen
Thursday, January 22, 2015
10:00AM–11:00AM
KBISNeXT Stage
The Virginia Tech Center for Design Research will unveil the innovative future of kitchen design and construction on the KBISNeXt Stage. The kitchen is part of the FutureHAUS research project that explores manufacturing strategies and the greater integration of technology with architecture or, in other words, the industrialized production of smart homes.
KBIS NeXt Tech Bar
Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22, 2015
South Hall
Providing technology answers to design community needs! The Tech Bar will be a casual, lounge atmosphere located in South Hall where subject matter experts interact one-on-one and/or in small groups to tackle the hottest tech topics in the kitchen and bath industry. The lounge will also provide charging stations so attendees can rest, talk tech and get fully charged in between sessions.
NKBA 2015 Kitchen and Bath Trends
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
1:00PM-2:00PM
Press Complex
The National Kitchen and Bath Association will present its 2015 Kitchen and Bath Industry Trend Report. This event is for registered media and will be presented in the Press Complex.
State of the Industry Address
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
1:45PM – 3:00PM
Westgate LVH, Ballroom A
Kevin Murphy, COO of Ferguson Enterprises, will deliver the 2015 State of the Industry Address.The topic of his address – Embrace Change: Fear Status Quo – will focus on how the industry is evolving.
About KBIS
KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 years.
Early in 2013, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced an agreement to co-locate the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning in February 2014 under the banner of “Design and Construction Week.” The mega-event will be held Jan. 20-22, 2015, in Las Vegas with each show occupying a separate hall. Kitchen and bath brands that have participated in both shows can choose to exhibit in the KBIS or IBS hall. One pass will provide access to both exhibits. NKBA and NAHB will continue to produce separate educational programming and special events.
For the latest news and announcements visit www.kbis.com, follow KBIS on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KitchenBathIndustryShow and on Twitter at @KBIS2015.
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association
with over 50,000 members that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry for 50 years. NKBA.org provides consumers with an inspiration gallery of award-winning kitchen and bath designs, as well as articles, tips, and an extensive glossary of remodeling terms. At NKBA.org, consumers can also find certified kitchen and bath professionals in their areas, submit questions to NKBA experts, and download the free NKBA Kitchen Planner and NKBA Bath Planner. To learn more, visit the NKBA Press Room at www.NKBA.org.