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KBIS note
January/February 2023
NKBA|KBIS 2023 - A STRONG RETURN TO LAS VEGAS!
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KBA|KBIS, along with the International Builders' Show at Design
& Construction Week,® returns Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 to the Las Vegas
Convention Center after three years. Nearly 500 brands (more than
140 of them new) will be exhibiting in 400,000+ NSF of booths on
the KBIS show fl oor. Along with dozens of education sessions and
networking events, KBIS 2023 will off er an incredible opportunity
to discover the latest products, design ideas, trends and innovations that
will help accelerate business growth throughout the year.
At KBIS, you'll fi nd incredible new products from the industry's leading
brands. Make sure to visit exhibitors (as of press time): Beko, Bertazzoni,
Brizo, Caesarstone, Café, Cambria, Compac Stone, Cosentino, Dacor,
Delta Faucet, Emtek, Fairmont Designs, Fulgor Milano, House of Rohl,
Karran, Kohler, Liebherr, Miele, Moen, Monogram, NGY, nobilia, Pfi ster,
Pokarna, Profi le, Samsung, Signature Kitchen Suite, SMEG, Top
Knobs-Hardware Resources, TOTO USA, Vestel, Wilsonart and ZLINE
- among the hundreds of others participating at NKBA|KBIS 2023. From
accessories, appliances, cabinetry, hardware, fi xtures, lighting, outdoor solutions,
plumbing, surfaces, kitchen and bath technology, vanities, wellness
and other products, you'll fi nd what's hot and on trend on the show fl oor.
Build your business, expand your professional knowledge and network
by connecting and engaging with peers to discuss hot topics, design ideas,
business solutions and industry trends at the NKBA|KBIS NEXT Stage,
Best of KBIS Awards, DesignBites Live, the NKBA Global Connect
Pavilion, Design Milk & Modenus (DMM) Talks Lounge, as well as the
German, ICFF, Kickstarter and Outdoor Living pavilions. Th ese and other
features will off er exceptional content from industry leading experts, brands
and media partners. Th e NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards
and Opening Reception will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 at the Encore
Ballroom, a glamourous celebration not to be missed!
KBIS 2023 will feature an all-new lineup of conference and workshop
sessions. NKBA's Voices from the Industry program will feature the State of
the Association/State of the Industry keynote session on Tuesday, Jan. 31,
featuring Drew and Jonathan Scott and Bill Darcy, CEO, NKBA. Th ey will
share their insights and predictions for 2023. 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 2023 VFTI presenters include leading NKBA-certifi ed
pros: Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD; NKBA Board Member Jan Neiges,
CMKBD; Maria Stapperfenne, CMKBD; Doug Walter, CMKBD; Toni
Sabatino, AKBD; and Ariana Lovato, AKBD, among the many industry
experts and luminaries who will be speaking at the event.
Make plans to take full advantage of all that KBIS 2023 will off er. During
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the show, you will be able to connect directly
with exhibitors and other attendees via the KBIS
Match matchmaking platform and mobile app.
You can schedule face-to-face and virtual meetings
through the platform.
What's even better than KBIS and IBS together?
We will also be joined by the National
Hardware Show at the LVCC; Th e International
Surface Event - SURFACES, StonExpo and
TileExpo at Mandalay Bay; and the Las Vegas
Market at the International Market Center - all
three shows are co-dating with DCW 2023.
KBIS attendees will have access to these shows
with your KBIS badge, and complimentary
shuttles from the LVCC will be provided to visit
the other venues. With the industry's top fi ve
shows together in one week, we expect more than
100,000 attendees to participate.
We are looking forward to an amazing gathering
at NKBA|KBIS 2023! I'll see you in Las Vegas! 
JASON C. MCGRAW, CAE, CTS
KBIS Show Director
Emerald Group Vice President,
CEDIA Expo/KBIS
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