Kitchen & Bath Business January/February 2022 - KBIS5

KBIS 2022
Voices from the Industry Conference Content
Your Voices from the Industry (VFTI) pass includes access to all sessions
on demand after KBIS 2022 through the month of June. This year, VFTI
included more than 80 sessions, including workshops and professional development
courses, in six categories: Grow Your Business, Kitchen & Bath
Specialty Training, Design, Management, Customer Service and Building
& Remodeling. On-demand sessions can be found at nkba.org.
KBB SPECIAL SECTION
DesignBites Brand with the Biggest Bite
For the first time, DesignBites was judged by all
attending media and the Designhounds influencer
network, which is comprised of 15 influential
designers who covered the show. HGTV's Darren
Keefe hosted the event. Another fun aspect added
to the judging process was a People's Pick Award
voted on by the audience through a texting app.
Make sure to read our next issue to find out the
winners! As of press time, the following brands were chosen to present
at DesignBites during KBIS 2022:
 Beko US
 Belwith Keeler
 Brondell
 Cooksy Corp.
 Emtek
 Fotile America Inc.
 LG Electronics
 Moen
 Signature Kitchen Suite
Spotlight on Exhibitors
KBIS 2022 WAS THE OFFICIAL launching point for Cooksy, the
first AI cooking assistant that guides you through recipes. Attendees
were able to experience the new state-of-the-art technology
live at the show
" Cooksy's strategy has been consumer/lifestyle to-date, but we
saw a huge opportunity to build the brand by developing relationships
with large appliance manufacturers, kitchen designers,
media and industry influencers, " said Cooksy's Andreas Hansen.
The Cooksy Pro was on display at the booth, and the company
had a professional chef on site for product demos and additional
cooking stations. Brand representatives were available to walk
attendees through the process and provide a guided tour of what
Cooksy offers.
Natufia exhibited at KBIS for a third year in a row and showcased
an upgraded version of the Smart Kitchen Garden with
technological advancements and Natufia One, a standalone,
open, indoor unit at a lower price point that serves a wider audience.
Visitors were granted a firsthand demo of the latest food
tech - hydroponics - that caters to today's desire for growing
food at home.
Emtek featured its new home hardware products and an expanded
collection. The brand's Hardware Bar from the 2020
show returned, where mixologists highlighted the Emtek Select
mix-and-match options. Attendees were treated to a 3D printing
demo to understand how new technology is being used in the
company's product design story and improving its manufacturing
process. Also at the booth were members of Emtek's executive
team, who met with attendees to share more information.
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