Kitchen & Bath Business/KBIS January/February 2022 - 8

January/February 2022
kbis note
Back this year with an all-new line-up of
KBIS 2022 - TOGETHER AGAIN!
T
he time has fi nally come for the industry to gather again in person
at KBIS along with the International Builders' Show at Design &
Construction Week® (DCW) 2022. Th e ongoing pandemic is not
holding us back with over 1,300 exhibitors, more than 850,000 NSF
of exhibits and 60,000 professionals from across the country and
around the world joining together to kick off '22 in style in Orlando,
Feb. 8-10. Th is year's show off ers attendees a myriad of opportunities to
discover the latest products, design ideas, trends, innovations, exceptional
learning opportunities and thought leadership from NKBA and dozens
of industry experts across a broad range of timely topics that will help drive
business growth throughout the year.
According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA's) " 2022
Market Trends Report, " the COVID pandemic is continuing to have a substantial
infl uence on kitchen and bath design. As homeowners are spending
more time at home, they are investing more into their homes, particularly
for easy-to-clean surfaces, fl exible workspaces, enhanced outdoor living
areas, better storage solutions, smart home technology and wellness solutions
- including designs with bold colors, textures and surfaces inspired
by nature. KBIS provides the industry with a marketplace and forum to
address these trends.
" At KBIS, you'll fi nd amazing new products
from the industry's leading brands. "
At KBIS, you'll fi nd amazing new products from the industry's leading
brands. Make sure to visit 2020, Beko, Cambria, Cosentino, House of
ROHL, Kohler, Miele, Moen, Monogram, Nobilia, Signature Kitchen Suite,
Top Knobs and Wellborn Cabinet - among the hundreds of other exhibitors
participating at DCW 2022. From accessories, appliances, business solutions,
cabinetry, hardware, fi xtures, lighting, outdoor solutions, plumbing,
surfaces, kitchen and bath technology, vanities, wellness and other products
and solutions, you'll fi nd what's hot and on trend at KBIS 2022.
Make your show experience a journey of enlightenment by connecting and
engaging with peers to discuss hot topics, design ideas, business solutions and
industry trends at the KBISNeXT Stage, Best of KBIS Awards, DesignBites,
the NKBA Global Connect Pavilion and Design Milk & Modenus (DMM)
Talks Lounge. Don't miss the Discovery District and the German, ICFF, Kickstarter
and Outdoor Living pavilions - among other features - that will off er
exceptional content from industry leading experts, brands and media partners.
Th e NKBA Opening Reception on Monday, Feb. 7, " A Night of Elegance " with
NKBA's 2022 Design Competition and Award winners, will be spectacular!
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conference and workshop sessions, the NKBA
will feature the State of the Association/State
of the Industry keynote session on Tuesday, Feb.
9, featuring Ginny Clarke, former director of
executive recruiting at Google; and Bill Darcy,
NKBA CEO. Th ey will share their insights and
predictions for 2022.
Th e VFTI program, available in person and on
demand, features a wealth of topics on design best
practices, future trends, sustainability and wellness,
marketing your business, creating new business
opportunities and incorporating technology solutions
into your designs.
KBIS 2022 will feature plenty of industry
celebrities, including Darren Keefe and
Breegan Jane of HGTV; American Society of
Interior Designers CEO Gary Wheeler; podcast
host, speaker and author LuAnn Nigara;
and chef and television host Damaris Philips.
KBIS 2022 will also welcome leading designers
Patricia Brown, CMKBD; Adam Gibson,
CMKBD, CLIPP, CAPS; Kathryn Grube,
MID, NICDQ, LEED AP; Elizabeth Marcocci,
CMKBD; Jan Neiges, CMKBD; Maria
Stapperfenne, CMKBD, CLIPP; Nancy
Young, CKBD; and Alan Zieliski, CKD,
CLIPP - among many more industry luminaries
who will be speaking at the event.
Make plans to take full advantage of all that
KBIS 2022 will off er. During the show days, you
will be able to connect, chat and engage directly
with KBIS exhibitors and other attendees via the
new KBIS Match platform and mobile app. You
can schedule face-to-face and virtual meetings via
the platform to meet up at exhibitors' booths, at the
KBIS Match lounges on the show fl oor or online.
Let's meet safely in Orlando and have a fabulous
time at KBIS and IBS at Design & Construction
Week 2022!

JASON C. MCGRAW, CAE, CTS
Group Vice President,
CEDIA Expo/KBIS
Jason.McGraw@emeraldx.com
Twitter: @MrShowGuy
http://www.twitter.com/MrShowGuy
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