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KBIS 2016 Show, Voices From The Industry Registration Opens
Registration, conference and hotel discounts available for early registrants
(Alpharetta, Ga.) – September 1, 2015 – Registration is now open for the 2016 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and its Voices From the Industry (VFTI) conference sessions. More than 500 exhibitors will showcase the best of kitchen and bath design Jan. 19-21, 2016 in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. A founding member of Design & Construction Week® (DCW), KBIS is collocating again with the International Builders’ Show (IBS), the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and The International Surface Event – SURFACES.
During the month of September, members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) can take advantage of FREE registration. Registration is $50 for non-members.
“September is the best time for all NKBA members to register for KBIS, while the 2016 EXPO pass is available for free, providing access to KBIS, as well as all the Design & Construction Week shows,” said Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO. “At the same time, register for the best slate of learning opportunities available anywhere with the NKBA Voices From the Industry.”
Voices From the Industry (VFTI) will produce nearly 100 sessions, many of which will provide opportunities to earn CEUs for NKBA, as well as for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
“Last year, more than 132,000 industry professionals attended Design & Construction Week – almost 10,000 more attendees than originally projected,” said Brian Pagel, VP Kitchen and Bath Group, Emerald Expositions. “We are recommending that attendees register early and take advantage of discount registration and hotel rates.”
A full rate schedule for registration is available on the Attendee Pricing page on KBIS.com. To register as an attendee, visit the Registration Portal.
Members of the press can visit the Press Service Center on KBIS.com to learn more about registration and the criteria for complimentary press credentials. To register for an Editorial Press Pass, please visit the Press Registration Portal.
To learn about the latest KBIS 2016 news and announcements at www.KBIS.com or www.kbispressroom.com, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KitchenBathIndustryShow and Twitter at @KBIS2016.
About KBIS
KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 years.
Early in 2013, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced an agreement to co-locate the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nev. in February 2014 under the banner of Design and Construction Week™. The mega-event will return Jan. 19-21, 2016, in Las Vegas with each show occupying a separate hall. Kitchen and bath brands that have participated in both shows can continue to choose to exhibit in the KBIS or IBS hall. One pass will provide access to both exhibits. NKBA and NAHB will continue to produce separate educational programming and special events.
About Emerald Expositions
Emerald is a leading operator of large business-to-business tradeshows in the United States, producing more than 85 tradeshows and conference events per year connecting over 525,000 buyers and sellers across ten diversified end-markets, including general merchandise; sports; hospitality and retail design; jewelry, luxury, and antiques; e-commerce; photography; decorated apparel; building; healthcare; and military. Emerald is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, Cal. The company’s shows are typically the most prominent and important for exhibitors and attendees within their various industries. For more information on Emerald, please visit www.emeraldexpositions.com.
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association
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 the association’s 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).
