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 | SOLD OUT
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
S320 at OCCC, with S320 E | Open to All
Join NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy as he gives his annual membership address. Stick around for the State of the Industry (SOI) following immediately after, presented by trend forecaster and cultural strategist Jaye Anna Mize, Vice President of Advisory + Partnerships at Future Snoops.
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.
IBS Closing Concert Featuring Brothers Osbourne
Thursday, February 19 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | OCCC – Valencia Ballroom | Ticketed Event
Get ready to end the week on a high note at the IBS Closing Concert with Brothers Osborne, one of country music’s most dynamic and award-winning duos. Come early and grab a drink! Doors open at 5 PM and the artists take 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!