FAQs
Attendee
Where is the next Kitchen & Bath Industry Show?
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 25-27, 2025.
What are the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Expo Floor hours?
Tuesday, February 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
What are the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Conference Program hours?
The VFTI Conference hours are as follows:
Tuesday, February 25 – 9:00am – 5:15pm
Wednesday, February 26 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, February 27 – 9:00am – 1:45pm
How much does it cost to attend Kitchen & Bath Industry Show?
For pricing information to attend the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, please click here.
How do I register?
You can register here.
If I need to cancel my registration, will I receive a refund?
Registration for KBIS is non-refundable. This includes Expo Only passes, Conference passes and Special Events. However, registrants unable to attend may send a substitute by bringing the registrant’s confirmation letter to the onsite Registration counters at the Las Vegas Convention Center to receive a badge for admission.
What are the on-site registration hours?
Registration hours:
Sunday February 23: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, February 24: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KBIS Registration has two locations at the Las Vegas Convention Center: (1) the registration tent in the Silver Parking Lot across the street from the Central Building, and (2) in Rooms W102-W109 in the West Building. Proceed to either location to pick up your badge and/or lanyard, register for KBIS, or make changes to your registration. If you received your badge in the mail, lanyards can be obtained at the Lanyard Pickup counters in both locations. If you pre-registered, you can pick up your badge at the counters marked “Registered? Print Badge Here”. If you need to register, please proceed to the counters labeled “Need to Register? Sign Up Here”.
Can I register on-site?
Yes, please visit the Registration counters marked “Not Registered? Sign Up Here.”
Attendee Registration hours:
Monday, February 24: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KBIS Registration has three locations at the Las Vegas Convention Center: (1) in Rooms W102-W109 in the West Building, (2) in Hall C2 near the North/Central Buildings hotel shuttle and Las Vegas Loop stations, and (3) in Hall S1 on the Lower Level of the South Building. Proceed to either location to pick up your badge and/or lanyard, register for KBIS, or make changes to your registration. If you received your badge in the mail, lanyards can be obtained at the Lanyard Pickup counters in both locations. If you pre-registered, you can pick up your badge at the counters marked “Registered? Print Badge Here”. If you need to register, please proceed to the counters labeled “Need to Register? Sign Up Here”.
When will I receive my badge?
Badges will be mailed in the United States. If you register by December 20, 2024 you will receive your badge in the mail. We will not mail international badges. All international registrants can pick up their badges at the registration counters onsite.
Who attends the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show?
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is open to industry professionals only. Learn more here.
Can I bring my child to the show?
Yes. Children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised at all times while on the exhibit floor. Registration for children is complimentary and must be done on-site. All children except infants in backpacks or slings must be registered and badged to be admitted to the exhibit areas. Strollers for children are permitted in the exhibit areas during published show hours. Attendees assume all risks associated with the use of strollers on the show floor, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage.
Can I take photographs during the show?
Show Management is respectful of the time and resources utilized by each exhibitor and speaker in the research and development of new and exciting products for the kitchen and bath marketplace. In an effort to protect our exhibitors and speakers, unauthorized photography or video recording is not allowed on the Expo Floor or in Conference Session rooms at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show without first obtaining permission from the exhibitor or speaker. Violators will be ejected from the show and could be denied entry to future KBIS events and/or be prosecuted.
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.
How can I make hotel arrangements?
Hotel reservations can be made online through the Hotel Reservations page. EventSphere is the official housing agent for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
Is parking available at the Las Vegas Convention Center?
Click here for parking information at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Are wheelchair and/or scooter rentals available at the Las Vegas Convention Center?
Requests for wheelchair and scooter rentals for use during the show can be made at either of the FedEx Office locations inside the West Building and the North/Central Buildings of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Is shuttle service available between my hotel and the Las Vegas Convention Center?
Shuttle and transportation information can be found on the Travel page of our website.
Will food be available during the show?
Yes, there are a variety of food options at KBIS. Check out our new outside exhibits area, The Plaza, for local food trucks and download the mobile app to find options around the Las Vegas Convention Center.
What activities are available to Las Vegas visitors?
Check out all the great things Las Vegas has to offer!
Where and when are future KBIS shows?
KBIS 2025 is February 25-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and once again co-locating with the International Builders’ Show.
KBIS 2026 will be February 17-19, 2026, at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and will co-locate with the International Builders’ Show.
Exhibitor
Not an exhibitor? How do I reserve a booth?
Please visit the Exhibit/Inquire page or contact your account executive for more information.
Will late access to the exhibit hall be allowed?
Exhibitors will be granted 24-hour access to the exhibit hall during move-in, show days, and move-out. To gain entry to the exhibit hall prior to onsite registration opening, exhibitors may use their badge if received in the mail or pickup the daily wristband.
The exhibitor service desk will be in operation during the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on all exhibitor move-in, show, and exhibitor move-out days. Some services may not be available outside of these hours.
EAC’s wearing the appropriate daily wristband will be granted 24-hour access to the exhibit hall during all exhibitor move-in and move-out days.
Does KBIS have a “clean floor policy”? When do my crates and skids need to be clear from the show floor?
In an effort to ensure a successful show opening for KBIS, we are enforcing a Clean Floor Policy.
- All cutting/sawing equipment must have dust collection bag attachments or have containers for collection while cutting is performed. Performing this activity outside of the contracted booth space may result in cleaning fees charged to the exhibiting company.
- All empty crates and skids must be labeled for empty storage or for trash and removed from the facility by 3:00 PM on Monday, February 24.
- All exhibits must be fully installed by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 264.
- All ladders and large booth construction equipment must be removed from the exhibit hall by 7:00 AM on Tuesday, February 25.
Following this Clean Floor Policy schedule will allow Freeman sufficient time to complete the laying of the aisle carpet and the overall cleaning of the exhibit hall, as well as provide exhibitors the space to complete their booth set up by keeping aisles clear.
There will be no exceptions to this policy. Crates without empty or accessible storage stickers will be tagged by the area floor managers or Freeman and removed from the exhibit hall – whether full or empty. Exhibitors may request product to be returned to their booth at the exhibitor’s expense. Depending on where the crates are located, it may not be possible to access the crates prior to move-out.
What are the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show expo floor hours?
Tuesday, February 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
When can we break down our booth?
Exhibitors may begin dismantling their displays immediately after the show closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 27.
The return of empty containers will begin immediately after the aisle carpet and display vehicles are removed from the exhibit hall. To expedite the return of empty containers, all aisles are to be kept entirely clear of exhibit material so that all aisle carpet may be removed.
In agreement with the Exposition Terms and Conditions, exhibitors may not dismantle or remove any portion of their exhibit prior to the 5:00 PM closing time on Thursday, February 27. This rule will be strictly enforced and failure to follow this rule may result in monetary penalties or loss of priority points.
In order to assure all exhibitors of an expedient move-out, complete cooperation is required between exhibitors and Freeman. All vehicular movement at the Orange County Convention Center loading docks must be coordinated and approved by Freeman in advance.
The posted move-out schedule and hours of operation for the exhibitor service desk are as follows:
Thursday, February 27, 2023 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2023 8:00 AM –11:59 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2023 8:00 AM – 11:59PM
Sunday, March 2, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Exhibitors will be granted 24-hour access to the exhibit hall during move-out provided they have an exhibitor badge. EAC’s wearing the appropriate daily wristband will be granted 24-hour access to the exhibit hall during all exhibitor move-out days starting at 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 27.
What is the Marshaling Yard and why do I have to go there?
All delivering carriers must check in at the Freeman Marshaling Yard prior to delivering to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Freeman Marshaling Yard is located at 6555 West Serene Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89139.
Please review the marshalling yard map for directions and the driver check-in requirements for inbound shipments.
If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.
Can I use my own dolly/hand truck and move my stuff in to my booth?
Full-time exhibitor personnel may carry materials in and out of the Las Vegas Convention Center by hand or with the use of an exhibitor-owned, non-motorized two-wheeled hand cart. This does NOT include pallet jacks or motorized equipment of any type. If needed, cart service and/or empty storage and return will be provided by Freeman at the prevailing rates.
Can I set up my own booth?
Exhibitors are allowed to set-up and dismantle your own booth provided the staff utilized is employed full-time by the exhibiting company.
If you are using an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC), please complete the online EAC Notification Form & Insurance Submission. for each EAC. The EAC’s certificate of insurance must also be submitted as an attachment when submitting this form
If you have any questions about EAC requirements, Chelsea Cranshow with KBIS Operations Coordinator, at Chelsea.Cranshaw@emeraldX.com
Where can I find the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Exhibitor Service Manual?
The KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Services Kit will be available through the Exhibitor Resource Center page.
How do I order items for my booth (i.e., carpet, electrical, furniture)?
Orders can be placed through the KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Service Kit on the Exhibitor Resource page.
What equipment and services are included with my booth?
Linear, Corner and Perimeter booths
• 8’ high pipe and drape back wall.
• 3’ high pipe and drape side rails.
• 7” x 44” booth identification sign with the company name and booth number.
Split Island, Peninsula and End-Cap booths
• 8’ high pipe and drape back wall.
• 7” x 44” booth identification sign with the company name and booth number.
Island booths
• Island booths do not come with back drapes or ID signs. If desired, they may be ordered from Freeman.
All other equipment and services are the responsibility of the exhibitor and can be ordered using the Exhibitor Service Kit which can be found on the Exhibitor Resources page.
Please note that KBIS is a No Concrete Show and all booths must order or supply their own carpet or flooring within their purchased booth space.
Can I have a hanging sign over my booth?
Only exhibitors in island, split island, and peninsula booths that are 400 square feet or larger may have a hanging sign over their booth. End-cap and linear booths do not qualify for hanging signs and graphics, regardless of size. For more information on the regulations pertaining to hanging signs, please refer to the Hanging Signs & Airborne Objects section in the KBIS Exhibitor Services Kit through the Exhibitor Resource Center.
If your hanging sign does not comply with the Hanging Signs & Airborne Objects regulations, you may submit for a variance approval from KBIS Show Management using the Booth and Hanging Sign Variance Request Form. If your hanging sign complies with the KBIS Hanging Signs & Airborne Objects regulations, a waiver submission is not required.
Freeman is the exclusive provider of aerial rigging services for KBIS at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rigging orders can be placed through Freeman using the order form found in the KBIS Exhibitor Services Kit which can be found through the Exhibitor Resource Center page of the KBIS website.
Freeman Customer Service can be contacted for any rigging questions using your preferred method of contact as found on Freeman’s Contact Us section of their FAQ page.
All hanging signs should be shipped separately to the Freeman Advance Warehouse using the appropriate Hanging Sign Shipping Labels found in the KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Services Kit through the Exhibitor Resource Center page of the KBIS website.
How do I find out if my booth meets all regulations?
Exhibitors should reference the Booth Regulations: Construction/Design section for the type of booth space leased in the the KBIS Exhibitor Services Kit which can be found through the Exhibitor Resource Center page of the KBIS website. If your booth qualifies for a hanging sign, you can also review the Hanging Signs & Airborne Objects guidelines in this section.
If your booth or hanging sign do not comply with the KBIS regulations, you may submit for a variance approval from KBIS Show Management using the Booth and Hanging Sign Variance Request Form. If your booth and/or hanging sign comply with the KBIS regulations, a waiver submission is not required.
What insurance coverage do I need and who should be listed as additional insured?
If exhibitors wish to use an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC), the following rules and regulations must be adhered to by the exhibitor and the EAC. These rules will be strictly enforced. Completion of the required KBIS EAC Management Portal qualifies as acceptance that the EAC will abide by all rules and regulations, especially those as contained herein for EAC.
The EAC/I&D contractor must be licensed, insured, and authorized to work in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Contractors must adhere to all rules and regulations of KBIS, Freeman, the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, and the local labor unions. This includes keeping “no freight aisles” clear, adhering to the Clean Floor Policy, not dismantling any portion of the booth before show close, and being properly badged.
All contracted personnel must pick up the daily EAC wristband from a designated EAC Check-In area before admission to the exhibit floor. Personnel must have proof of company affiliation and a photo I.D. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to make sure that all independent contractors are properly identified before being granted access to the exhibit halls.
The EAC shall refrain from placing an undue burden on the official service contractors by interfering, in any way, with the official contractor’s work. If the EAC, in any way, disrupts the orderly conduct of business by any of the official contractors or impairs the smooth installation and dismantling of the event, the EAC will immediately cease such disruption or be removed from the event site. Show Management will have the final decision in such instances.
The EAC will not solicit business at the event.
The EAC’s certificate of insurance must be submitted to Show Management when the EAC Notification Form & Insurance Submission online form is completed and submitted. Certificates received through mail, e-mail, fax, or any other means will not be accepted. EAC certificates of insurance must have the coverage and terms as noted in the EAC Notification Form & Insurance Submission online form to be accepted. Failure to submit a certificate of insurance or not provide the required coverage or terms will delay the booth setup until an acceptable certificate of insurance is provided to KBIS Show Management.
How do I find out my booth number and/or where I am located on the show floor?
Your booth number can be found by logging in to your Exhibitor Hub using the following steps:
- Log into the Exhibitor Hub
- Click ‘Exhibitor Hub’
Or
- Search for your company in the KBIS Exhibitor List
How do I register booth personnel?
Booth personnel may be registered online by going to the KBIS Exhibitor Hub. Badges will be mailed to the main contact for all staff registered before December 20, 2024. Badges are only mailed to companies within the United States. Staff registered after December 20, 2024 and international exhibitors will need to pick up their badges at registration onsite beginning on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Exhibitors will not be allowed to pick up badges for anyone else and everyone must present photo I.D. when picking up their badge.
KBIS Registration has two locations at the Las Vegas Convention Center: (1) the registration tent in the Silver Parking Lot across the street from the Central Building, and (2) in Rooms W102-W109 in the West Building.
Exhibitors at KBIS receive ten (10) booth staff badges per 100 square feet of booth space. Additional badges can be purchased for a fee. This badge will give access to the expo floor only. Exhibitors may add on Voices from the Industry sessions and special event tickets. In registration, once a person has been added as booth staff, select the Edit Show Items button to add on conference or events.
What are the on-site registration hours?
Exhibitor Registration hours:
Saturday, Feburary 24: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feburary 25: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendee Registration hours:
Monday, Feburary 26: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feburary 27: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 28: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 29: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration counter locations:
Silver Lot Tent across from Central Hall
Meeting Room 104, West Hall
How many exhibitor badges do I get for my company?
Each exhibiting company may register 5 staff members per 100 net sq. ft. of exhibit space at no charge. Additional staff may be registered for an additional per person charge. Each exhibitor also receives 4 free 3-day Voices from the Industry badges for anyone on your team. Buyers, customers, and exhibitor appointed contractor personnel are not to be registered as exhibitors.
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
Once your company has paid in full for the exhibit space, you may register your staff. During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.
What is a Show Directory listing and how do I make sure my company is listed properly?
A Show Directory listing is the contact information and product categories that will be published both on the KBIS website and in the printed Show Directory. It is a key tool in providing information about your company to attendees before, during and after the show.
Your company information can be updated by logging in to your KBIS Exhibitor Hub. The final deadline for entering and/or updating your information to be included in the printed Official Show Directory is December 2024.
What other opportunities are available for promoting my company?
Our goal at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is to find the best ways to put exhibitors in touch with their audience and to help you make sales. That’s was the objective in mind when we developed several sponsorship and promotional opportunities that will enhance your presence at the show. All sponsorship and marketing opportunities for KBIS 2025 can be found here.
Can I reserve a private meeting room at the Las Vegas Convention Center or one of the hotels in the KBIS hotel block?
To reserve a meeting room at the Las Vegas Convention Center, please contact your KBIS sales account executive. Meeting rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve a meeting room at one of the hotels in the KBIS hotel block, please start by reaching out to the desired hotel. The hotel will then contact KBIS Show Management for approval. Please note that only companies exhibiting at KBIS 2024 are eligible to reserve a hotel meeting room and activity cannot overlap with show hours on February 25-February 27.
Can I get an attendee list?
For privacy purposes, attendee lists are only available through a third-party target email marketing program. To learn more, please contact your sales account executive.
Can I provide samples of food and/or beverages in my booth?
Yes, you can provide food and beverages in your booth via our exclusive food and beverage provider for the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sodexo.
How can I make hotel arrangements?
Hotel reservations can be made online through the Hotel Reservations page of the KBIS website beginning on September 3. EventSphere is the official housing agent for KBIS.
Is shuttle service available between my hotel and the Las Vegas Convention Center?
KBIS 2025 shuttle schedule can be found on our transportation page.
How do I get to the Las Vegas Convention Center if I am driving?
Is parking available at the Las Vegas Convention Center?
Click here for parking information at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
How can I reach NKBA? How can I become an NKBA member?
View contact information for the NKBA. The number for the NKBA is 800-843-6522. Learn more about joining the NKBA.
Will food be available during the show?
Yes, there are a variety of food options at KBIS. Check out our new outside exhibits area, The Plaza, for local food trucks and download the KBIS mobile app to find options all around the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Are wheelchair and/or scooter rentals available at the Las Vegas Convention Center?
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has, and will continue, to provide facilities which are accessible to disabled visitors.
An ADA Accessibility Map of the Las Vegas Convention Center is available for download.
Parking spaces for the disabled for both regular vehicles and vans are available at our facilities for properly identified vehicles.
Requests for wheelchair and scooter rentals for use during shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center can be made through the FedEx Office located in the Grand Lobby (Central Hall) and the South Hall Lobby. Please contact the FedEx Office at 1-888-441-7575 for more information.
TDDs (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) are permanently installed at various locations throughout the facilities. Directional signs are posted at every bank of pay phones or, see the Accessibility Map of each facility for their location.
Where and when are future KBIS shows?
KBIS 2025 is February 25-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and once again co-locating with the International Builders’ Show.
KBIS 2026 will be at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and will co-locate with the International Builders’ Show. February 17-19, 2026.
Who are the KBIS approved vendors?
The list of approved KBIS vendors can be found in the KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Services Kit available through the Exhibitor Resource Center page of the KBIS website.