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The NKBA’s Voices From The Industry Conference Program
Expands its Horizons to Dwell on Design LA, May 29 – 31

The VFTI Conference Program has presented excellent learning and professional
development opportunities at KBIS over the past three years and is now taking
the show on the road, starting at Dwell on Design LA

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (APRIL 02, 2015) — The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is proud to announce that its very own Voices From The Industry Conference Program, which has had a highly successful run at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS®) over the past three years, will now be expanding its horizons to other industry events. The NKBA will be taking the show on the road, starting at Dwell on Design Los Angeles, May 29 – 31.

Dwell on Design Los Angeles, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 29-31, 2015. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled educational opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, 90 onstage programs, 250+ speakers, and more than 2,000 innovative modern furnishings and products, Dwell on Design Los Angeles is America’s largest design event.

“Our Voices From The Industry conference has presented excellent learning and professional development opportunities at KBIS over the past three years,” said the NKBA’s Director of Learning, Nancy Barnes. “Starting with over 60 sessions in 2013, the conference program expanded its offerings to over 90 speakers at KBIS 2015. We are thrilled to spread our wings and expand our program to Dwell on Design LA.”

The NKBA will feature five presenters from its Voices From The Industry Conference Series at Dwell on Design, presenting on topics including lighting, fashion forward thinking, couples retreat, creativity, and communication.

The presenters include:

  • Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Executive Director Kitchen-Bath Division, Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, NKBA 2013 30 Under 30
    Topic: Fashion Forward Thinking: Becoming a Savvy Designer
  • Christopher Grubb, President/Founder, Arch-Interiors Design Group
    Topic: Couples Retreat: Designing a Bathroom for Two Through Successful Negotiations
  • Michael Murphy, Interior Design and Trends Producer, Lamps Plus
    Topic: Emerging Lighting Trends and Timeless Classics
  • Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, Owner, Timeless Kitchen Design
    Topic: Ignite Creativity
  • Maria Stapperfenne, CKD, CBD, Manager, Tewksbury Kitchens and Baths, Tewksbury, NJ, 2015 National Kitchen & Bath Association President
    Topic: Better Communication Through Listening

For more information on the Voices From The Industry Conference speakers at Dwell on Design LA, please click here. To register for the sessions, please visit www.dwellondesign.com.

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the KBIS®. With nearly 14,000 member companies representing tens of thousands of members in segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since its founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide. For more information, visit NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).

KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.