Special Events
KBIS is excited to offer a collection of special events, catering to a wide variety of interests and specialties.
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NKBA Design + Industry Awards
Monday, Feb. 1 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Encore Theatre @ The Wynn | Ticketed Event
Kick off KBIS 2027 with the prestigious NKBA Professional Design Awards, featuring a new venue and an entirely new experience–plus a major announcement about the future of NKBA and whole-home design. This semi-formal affair, with pop-up entertainment, prizes, and surprise guests is a must-attend event!
Photo provided by Kevin O’Leary
DCW Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Westgate – Lobby Level – Paradise Event Center | Open to All
Kevin O’Leary, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, is bringing his straight-shooting business expertise to the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® as the headliner for the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. The serial entrepreneur, investor and venture capitalist has built and sold billion-dollar businesses, invested in companies across virtually every sector and become one of the world’s most recognizable business personalities. Get ready for candid insights into entrepreneurship, investing, leadership, growth and what it takes to turn a big idea into a profitable business.
NKBA State of the Association/State of the Industry
Wednesday, Feb. 3 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM | N109 – N112 at LVCC | Open to All
Join NKBA Global President & CEO Bill Darcy for his annual meeting of the membership address. Then stay for the State of the Industry (SOI), featuring insights from a prominent industry thought-leader.
Shark Bites Networking Event
Wednesday, Feb. 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Ticketed Event | Price: $0 – $50
Are you a manufacturer representative looking for profitable new lines to represent? This exclusive networking luncheon is designed strictly for manufacturer reps to connect directly with leading manufacturers who are actively seeking sales representation for their products.
The Bash
Wednesday, Feb. 3 | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | XS Nightclub at The Wynn | Ticketed Event
Celebrate in style at NKBA’s Bash at the elegant XS Nightclub. Join fellow KBIS attendees for a night filled with fun, music, and, of course, dancing. You deserve it! Doors open at 8:00 pm. All guests must be 21 years of age to enter.
Credit: Ehud Lazin
IBS Closing Concert featuring Counting Crows
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Westgate – Paradise Event Center | Ticketed Event
End the week with an unforgettable night of live music at the IBS Closing Concert featuring Counting Crows, the Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band behind hits like “Mr. Jones,” “Accidentally in Love” and “A Long December.” With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide and a reputation as one of rock’s most celebrated live acts, Counting Crows will bring their soulful sound and timeless storytelling to the Builders’ Show stage. Come early and grab a drink! Doors open at 5 PM and the band takes the stage at 6 PM. You must have a ticket to enter the event. This event sells out, so don’t wait — get your ticket now!