Registration opens 9.1 and here’s a preview of top programs, events and show highlights. By Loren Kessell
KBIS 2023 is back in Las Vegas January 31 to February 2, and NKBA members register for free during the month of September. KBIS registration opens this Thursday, Sept. 1 here and reservations/tickets for all events must be scheduled during registration.
Everything is bigger and better in Vegas, including KBIS 2023 programming and events that include longtime Design & Construction Week(DCW) partner, National Association of Home Builders’ and its International Builders’ Show(IBS). For the first time, DCW will also include The National Hardware Show(NHS) as well as KBIS and IBS – attendees who sign up for any one will have access to all DCW shows.
Below are just some of the NKBA programs, events and overall happenings during the show week.
The Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards and Opening Party
Start off the show at the best kickoff party! Find out the winners of the totally revamped (including more cash prizes) Design Competition as well as the Student Design Competition and Hall of Fame inductee.
Date: Monday, Jan. 30th at 6:30 pm
Location: Encore Ballroom at Wynn Las Vegas
Type: Ticketed Event
Sponsors: Beko, 2020, Fisher + Paykel
State of the Association and State of the Industry Presentations
Bill Darcy, CEO of NKBA, will recap the challenges, initiatives and positive gains achieved by the Association during the can’t-miss State of the Association. Following this presentation, Darcy will host the State of the Industry discussion..
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8:45 am
Location: N109-N112, Las Vegas Convention Center
Type: Free Event
Voices from the Industry (VFTI)
Once again, NKBA is bringing industry experts to KBIS for three days of educational programming and workshops for it’s popular VFTI sessions. And due to popular demand, the programming has been expanded and features six specialty tracts.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Thursday, Feb. 2
(Tues-Wed, 8 am – 5:45 pm; Thurs, 9 am – 3:30 pm)
Location: N254, N256, N258, N260, N262, N264, Las Vegas Convention Center
Type: Program Fee
Shark! Matchmaking Event
The at-KBIS event for those manufacturers looking for new reps and for reps looking to sell another line. Both can find the perfect match during Shark, featuring tabletops and timed meet-ups for both parties. Refreshments will be served during the 2-hour event and tickets can be purchased during KBIS registration.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: TBD, Las Vegas Convention Center
Type: Program Fee
The Bash
Close out the show with this perennial KBIS favorite, The Bash. The legendary party returns to theXS Nightclub for a night of fun, dancing and celebration.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 pm
Location: XS Nightclub at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Type: Ticketed Event.
Don’t forget that all event tickets and reservations must be made during KBIS 2023 registration, which opens Thursday, Sept. 1 here. And NKBA members register free for KBIS during the month of September.
