Special Events
KBIS is excited to offer a collection of special events, catering to a wide variety of interests and specialties.
NKBA Design + Industry Awards / Opening Party
Monday, Feb. 16 | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Rosen Centre Hotel
Ticketed Event | Price: $150
Join the elite of the kitchen and bath industry at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando to see who wins at the prestigious NKBA | KBIS Professional Design Awards, which kicks off KBIS 2026 on Monday, Feb. 16. Afterwards, stay and dance the night away at the official KBIS Opening Party. This semi-formal affair, with pop-up entertainment, prizes, and surprise guests is the must-attend event at KBIS!
DCW Opening Ceremonies, Featuring Emmitt Smith
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Valencia Ballroom, Orange County Convention Center | Open to All
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, Emmitt Smith, a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game, is the headliner for the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. As an entrepreneur, Smith runs several companies spanning real estate, construction and technology. He brings his experience and knowledge as a motivational speaker to the stage to kick off KBIS. Doors open at 7 AM. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
NKBA State of the Association/State of the Industry
Wednesday, February 18 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Rosen Centre Hotel | Open to All
Join NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy as he gives his annual membership address followed by a powerhouse panel focusing on the future of the industry.
The BASH
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Mangos
Ticketed Event | Price: $40
NKBA’s the BASH is at Orlando’s premier nightlife destination, the legendary Mangos, for the biggest, loudest, and best party at KBIS. Relax and cut loose with fellow KBIS attendees for a night filled with fun, music, and, of course, dancing. You deserve it! Doors open at 8:30 pm. All guests must be 21 years of age to enter.
NKBA Shark! Event
Thursday, February 19 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Ticketed Event | Price: $50 – $70
Here’s your chance to find a new company to represent at the NKBA | KBIS annual matchmaking event where manufacturers set up tabletops to show off their brand.