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KBIS 2020
STAGE

Presented by the NKBA and
sponsored by Houzz, this stage
will be the destination for fresh
programming and dynamic
conversations. The following is
the schedule:

TUESDAY, JAN. 21
9:30 - 10:00 A.M.

THIRTY UNDER 30 INTRODUCTIONS
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.

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! Tap into fearlessness to find
your niche, develop your personal design
aesthetic and grow your brand.
12:00 - 1:15 P.M.

DESIGN BITES: It's the 5th anniversary of

DesignBites! Join host Kelli Ellis as she
welcomes 10 of the most innovative kitchen
and bath brands to the stage to showcase
their new product launches.
1:30 - 2:30 P.M.

THE DAWN OF A DECADE - WHAT TO
EXPECT FROM THE ROARING 20S: We'll

be diving into the future of design, technology, wellness and sustainability and take a
look at how they will intersect to impact our
lives and businesses.
3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

THE DESIGN CONNECTION 101 - BEHIND
THE WALL: We're changing the conversa-

tion between designers and home tech
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.
4:00 - 5:00 P.M.

A CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW
QUINN: Famed designer and KBB Person

of the Year, Matthew Quinn will join KBB
executive editor Chelsie Butler for an indepth conversation on the expansion of Design Galleria, his recent book, Quintessential
Kitchens and Spaces, and where the kitchen
and bath design industry is headed.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.

POWER IN PARTNERSHIPS - BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BRANDS AND
DESIGNERS: Learn how each side can ben-

efit as well as what to be cautious of when
looking to build impactful relationships.
11:00 - 11:30 A.M.

NKBA RENOVATION ANGEL LUXURY
RECYCLING KITCHEN AWARDS: Design a

world that allows people, communities and
our planet to thrive.
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

ZERO-WASTE KITCHENS - UPCYCLE
AND RECYCLE: Explore how to effectively

think about recycling and upcycling building
products. Winners of the NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Kitchen Recycling
Awards will be invited to discuss how they
work with clients to remove existing kitchens
- addressing shipping, storage and recycling/
reconstructing them into new homes.
12:30 - 1:30 P.M.

RESILIENT DESIGN: GOOD DESIGN
SAVES LIVES: From severe weather, wild-

fires and flooding, resilient design has become a "hot" topic in design and construction. What steps can we take to mitigate the
risk of living in disaster-prone areas?
1:30P - 2:30 P.M.

BE THE BOSS, BUILD YOUR BRAND:

Learn to be the boss by providing yourself
and your team with powerful tools and
processes so you can be successful, freeing
you up to run the business and strengthen
your personal brand and set yourself apart
in a saturated market.
2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

AVENUES TO NEW REVENUE - A ROAD
MAP TO IMPROVING YOUR BOTTOM
LINE: Learn from successful designers who

KBB

SPECIAL

SECTION

THURSDAY, JAN. 23
9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

HOW TO WIN AT WELLNESS: A truly

healthy home starts from the ground up.
Learn how the masters have tapped into the
tech, wellness, sustainability and Living In
Place markets to drive business growth.
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.

THE FINE PRINT: From ironclad terms of

service to photography rights, it takes more
than a handshake or watermark to protect
your business, market your style and maximize your profit. Learn how to successfully
market your work online and avoid the theft
of your intellectual property.
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

30S CHOICE AWARDS: Back by popular

demand, the NKBA Thirty Under 30 class
of 2020 is awarding its top KBIS finds.
Join us to see which products make their
top 10 list.
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.

NKBA DESIGNER FINDS: These savvy

designers have scoured the KBIS show floor
and are bringing their top finds to the stage!
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.

NEW RULES FOR SOCIAL: We'll explore the

new rules for content, search, tagging, voice
and platform best practices. Brands, make
sure you're in the house for this one, we'll be
talking about how to work with influencers.
3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

DESIGNHOUND OF THE YEAR
INFLUENCER AWARDS: Celebrate the

Influencers! Join the team at Modenus
Media and the Designhounds community
for the inaugural Designhounds Influencer
Awards ceremony. Mingle with members of
this powerful network and stick around for
a cocktail or two.

have launched retail initiatives using online,
social and brick-and-mortar methods.
3:30 - 4:00 P.M.

BEST BOOTH AWARDS: These are awarded

to exhibitors who go the extra mile to produce an outstanding attendee experience.
This year, recognition will go to brands that
best showcase innovation, creative product
display and thoughtful design.
4:00 - 5:00 P.M.

BEST OF KBIS AWARDS

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