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KBIS 2020

NKBA Activations

NKBA VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY (VFTI)

NKBA "HISTORY OF THE KITCHEN"

More than 75 programs have been selected for
inclusion in the VFTI Conference. A combination
of popular returning presenters, as well as new
presenters and topics, makes for a powerful lineup. Some highlights include "Futurecasting the
Customer Experience," presented by Kate Bailey
of Ferguson Enterprises; "The Realities of Home
Technology Design" by Jamie Briesemeister of
Integrated Controls; "Winning Outdoor Kitchen
Design" by Russ Faulk, Kalamazoo Outdoor
Gourmet; and "Top 10 Trends in Residential
Housing" by Dan DiClerico of Home Advisor.

The NKBA booth will celebrate the history of
the kitchen. Tracing the evolution of appliances,
cabinetry, finishes, lighting and decorative
plumbing, this display will bring smiles as design
trends of the past 75 years are celebrated.

Once again, the NKBA will be celebrating the
best and the brightest with the NKBA Design +
Industry Awards, Design Competition, NKBA
Hall of Fame, Innovative Showroom Awards, the
NKBA President's Award and more being lauded
on Monday evening, Jan. 20 at the Wynn.

After the successful launch of NKBA Specialty
Badges last year, the association will be
conducting test-prep classes for three badges
- Sustainability, Cabinetry and Remodeling -
followed by a short break and then a one-hour
timed exam. One class will be offered each day;
members must purchase the program for the
specific badge prior to KBIS.

Powerful Programming

Kitchen and Bath Studio and founder of the
Matthew Quinn Collection, as they dish about
his newest projects, programs and partnerships.

NKBA DESIGN + INDUSTRY AWARDS

A glance at timely topics from the
KBISNeXT Stage

PANEL DISCUSSIONS & PRESENTATIONS
DEATH TO NEUTRALS? FEARLESS DESIGN
AND BOLD BUSINESS Color is back and
brighter than ever. Learn from designers who
aren't afraid of mixing it up to make a BIG impact!
Find your niche, develop your personal design
aesthetic, and grow your brand.

DESIGNBITES Ten of the most innovative kitchen
and bath brands take the stage for a rapid-fire
introduction of their newest product launches.
Host Kelli Ellis celebrates the 5th anniversary
of DesignBites with a look back at some of the
program's most successful participants.

THE DAWN OF A DECADE Five things you
need to know about the next phase of living at
home. We'll be diving into the future of design,
technology, wellness, AI and how they intersect
to impact our lives and businesses.
THE DESIGN CONNECTION 101 - BEHIND
THE WALL We're changing the conversation
between designers and home technology
integrators. Here's what you need to know
to plug in and leverage relationships with the
supporting industries to grow your piece of the
project pie.
A CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW QUINN
Join Chelsie Butler, executive editor of KBB
magazine, and KBB's "Person of the Year,"
Matthew Quinn, principal of Design Galleria

KB TALKS PODCAST - LIVE FROM KBIS

Hosts Karl Champley and Jennifer Bertrand will
be in the Discovery District Lounge to interview
speakers, attendees and brands in celebration of
KBIS introductions and trends.
NKBA SPECIALTY BADGE TEST PREP
KBIS THINK - SOUTH HALL

POWER IN PARTNERSHIPS - BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BRANDS &
DESIGNERS Learn how each side can benefit,
as well as what to be cautious of when looking to
build impactful relationships.

ZERO-WASTE KITCHENS: UPCYCLE &
RECYCLE Why toss perfectly good appliances,
cabinetry, countertops, faucets and lighting fixtures?
What do you need to know to extend the life of a
former project? Learn from the designers who are
breathing a second life into gently used kitchens.
THE FINE PRINT It takes more than a watermark
to protect your business, your ingenuity, your
style and your profits. Safeguard your work and
agreements with tight contracts. Learn how to
successfully market your work online and avoid
the theft of your intellectual property.
BE THE BOSS, BUILD YOUR BRAND We'll
share new strategies to help you get the most from
your team, nurture an entrepreneurial environment
and retain top talent. To increase your project win
rate, you need to know how to set yourself apart
in a saturated market. This high-powered panel of
pros is doing it right.

AVENUES TO NEW REVENUE: A ROAD MAP
TO IMPROVING YOUR BOTTOM LINE Tap
into new revenue sources and learn from
successful designers who have launched retail
initiatives using online, social and brick-andmortar methods.
HOW TO WIN AT WELLNESS We've curated
the top five projects that highlight purpose-driven

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High school students from the Clark County
School District (Las Vegas) will attend a half-day
event, hearing from industry masters who have
chosen a design and/or construction path rather
than a traditional four-year university path. A
panel discussion and guided tours of the KBIS
show floor make up the program. The 2019 event
hosted 150 students, visiting more than 20 brands
and involving more than 20 industry masters.
N K B A S TAT E O F T H E I N D U S T RY /
STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION

Join Bill Darcy, CEO, NKBA, for his State of the
Industry/State of the Association. Scheduled for
Wednesday, Jan. 22, this standing-room only
event will again welcome Melissa Francis of Fox
News as moderator of a panel discussion on
the kitchen and bath industry and globalization.
Members of the panel include media and brand
CEOs who are navigating international businesses
in a changing world.

design. Learn how the masters have tapped into
the tech, wellness and Living In Place markets
to drive business growth. Avoid toxic design
mistakes because a truly healthy home starts
from the ground up.

RESILIENT DESIGN: GOOD DESIGN SAVES
LIVES From severe weather, wildfires and
flooding, resilient design has become a hot topic
in design and construction. How can we mitigate
the risk of living in disaster-prone areas?

NKBA DESIGNER FINDS These savvy design
pros will scour the KBIS show floor and bring their
top finds to the stage! Come see and hear what
they discovered.

THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL - SOCIAL
LEADERS GROUP Social media should be an
important part of your marketing strategy, but
getting it right is more complicated than ever. We'll
explore the new rules for content, search, tagging,
voice and platform best practices.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The much-anticipated Best of KBIS Awards and
Best of KBIS Booth Awards are back again to
honor the game-changing brands and products
of the kitchen and bath industry. Also, back after
a successful debut in 2019, the 30s Choice
Awards makes its return. These NKBA movers
and shakers will present awards for the products
that inspired them most at the show. New for 2020
is the NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled
Kitchen Awards. NKBA and KBIS will celebrate
the brands and designers that partner to keep
gently used kitchens part of the design formula.

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