Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2008 Brochure

NKBA Keynotes/Luncheons NKBA Opening Keynote Friday, April 11th • 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Sponsored by TOTO CEU: 0.1 The opening keynote is sure to set the stage for an exciting show and put attendees in the right frame of mind to make the most of their time in Chicago. As always, the keynote will provide an enlightening and refreshing experience for attendees as life and business lessons are shared that can easily translate to success when put into practice by those experiencing this event. Technology & Trends Session Saturday, April 12th • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dominick Tringalil Integrating Architecture into Kitchen Design Sponsored by: Art for Everyday CEU: 0.1i Today’s ultimate kitchens have a variety of different architectural details incorporated into them in order to give the client the beautiful, dramatic kitchen they dream of. Architects are adding more archways and higher ceilings making the kitchen look larger and more welcoming, and the use of windows in the kitchen brightens the room with more natural light. Join Jonas Carnemark, Certified Remodeler (CR) and Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), for an in-depth look on sustainability. What constitutes a sustainable approach to kitchen and bath design? How can your company implement sustainability in kitchen and bath projects? Find out what companies across the country are doing to implement environmentally sensitive design and construction. . NKBA Special Focus Event Friday, April 11th • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD Implementing Sustainability CEU: 0.1 Design & Inspiration Session Sunday, April 13th • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Candice Olson Sponsored by Thermador CEU: 0.1 Candice Olson is one of Canada’s top designers. She incorporates youthful contemporary ideas when creating accessible design solutions. Candice is well known for role on HGTV’s Divine Design. Through this program she shares information with viewers on the latest in style and design in a step by step fashion. Candice and her clever cast team up to redesign spaces that are sophisticated and stylish. NKBA Annual Business Luncheon Saturday, April 12th • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Doug Lipp The Changing Face of Today’s Customer: Think Globally to Sell Locally CEU: 0.1 K/BIS 2008 NKBA Roundtable Events CEU: 0.1 Join your peers at the industry’s leading information exchange session. These popular roundtable discussions allow an open dialogue and a great networking opportunity with colleagues. Each moderated forum will focus on seven of the hottest topics in the industry today! The NKBA Annual Business Luncheon is an opportunity for the NKBA CEO to present the “State of the Association.” This year, Doug Lipp asks, “The globe is shrinking; is your business expanding?” Customers from around the world are immigrating to the U.S. and changing the way business is done in North America. Learn what companies such as Starbucks, Intel and Disney have found out (often the hard way) and how you can benefit from those lessons. NKBA Roundtable Event Topics Saturday, April 12, 2008 • 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. 1. Design Trends – Unique Material Combinations 2. Technology Use in Kitchens & Baths: Look How Far We’ve Come 3. Sustainable Design: Functionality & Pricing 4. Urban Design with International Influences 5. Outdoor Spaces in Challenging Environments 6. Surviving the Current Housing Market 7. Setting the Standard: Sustainable Design & Remodeling Standards NKBA Conference Sessions & Roundtables Business & Leadership Session Friday, April 11th • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nikki Nemerouf Executive Mental Fitness: Becoming Mentally Prepared for Extraordinary Performance CEU: 0.1 NKBA Roundtable Event Topics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sunday, April 13, 2008 • 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Outdoor Spaces & Lighting Sustainable Kitchens & Baths: How Green Is Green Luxury Market: Present & Future Media Influence - Timelines & Client Expectations How to Expand Beyond a Regional Market More Bang For Their Buck: Client Budgets New Business Moving to Profitability This informative presentation will help attendees gain information and tools to form the basis of a mental fitness program that can be practiced daily. This session will teach attendees the art of disciplined focus and positive mental rehearsal. Nikki has worked with individuals and teams for over 30 years in the area of team building. Setting the tone http://www.afe-inc.com http://www.totousa.com/ http://www.thermador.com/

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Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2008 Brochure Contents Schedule-at-a-Glance K/BIS Show Floor Exhibitor List Networking & Special Events NKBA Conference Program Professional Development Courses Registration Travel Information

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