Innovation Hour: Show + Tell
Spotlight Your Product Innovations
Innovation Hour
Tuesday, February 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
NEXTStage, South Hall
Every year, the kitchen and bath industry evolves—but not every breakthrough gets the spotlight it deserves. Innovation Hour is your chance to uncover the best-kept secrets in the industry during a fast-paced, design-forward “show + tell” session.
Get ready to explore cutting-edge product features, emerging materials, and inspiring design details—all presented by the creative minds shaping the future. This isn’t just another product pitch; it’s a stage for creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
Join us for Innovation Hour to experience what’s next in kitchen and bath design, connect with industry innovators, and leave inspired with ideas you can put into action.
See These Exhibiting Brands in Action!
HOW IT WORKS
Eight selected brands provide a ‘show and tell’ to wow the audience, who will vote in real time for the winners!
WHY
To award and highlight emerging materials, product features, and design details that influencing the future of kitchen and bath design.
WHERE
On NEXTStage, February 17, 2026 at 12pm EST
WHO
Brands, designers, media, influencers, anybody registered for KBIS—everyone is welcome at Innovation Hour!
Not only is Innovation Hour one of the most high-energy sessions on NEXTStage, it’s also your opportunity to make your voice heard in the industry. Join us live at KBIS and vote for the winner live!
Thank You to Our Host
Sophie Donelson is a design journalist, speaker, and strategist whose work explores the impact of home design on how we feel and live. Previously editor in chief of House Beautiful magazine, Sophie has authored several books including Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House (2023). Her work appears in Veranda, Frederic, the Wall Street Journal, and others.