REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN RECEPTION & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
10:00 AM - 3:00 p.m. at the SMEG Showroom, Suite 762. - Networking Coffee/Beverage Bar+. Confirm your registration and tickets for each event you want to attend. You'll receive a name tag and a bracelet.
- Membership Drive: New members who join on or before October 8 are eligible for a grand Raffle SMEG small appliance prize. You must be present with a new paid membership receipt.
1. HARNESS THE POWER OF LIGHT AS AN EVOLVING LUXURY*
10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Cosentino Showroom, Suite 399. - Moderated by Angela Rath, National NKBA Director, this CEU event reveals the latest trends from NKBA's Lighting Research report. And, Cecilia Ramos of Lutron gives an illuminating visual presentation on how light, an unseen luxury, elevates experiences in fashion, art, hospitality, and design. Unlock the full potential of lighting in your designs with this scintillating event.
2. AI IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR DESIGNERS, REMODELERS, & ARCHITECTS*
Lunch 11:45 a.m. followed by a panel discussion at the Sub-Zero Showroom, Suite 503. Must be registered. - Pam McNally moderates this CEU keynote panel of experts Alexia Adana, Rania Svoronou, and Sharon L. Sherman that will offer insights into AI as a strategic business and design tool for designers, builders/remodelers, and architects. Discover how its use will be the secret to success in an increasingly competitive environment. Sponsored by aspire home and design magazine.
3. SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH A TECHNOLOGICAL LENS*
1:45-2:45 p.m. at the Dacor Showroom, Suite 602. - Tony Montenlone moderates this CEU panel with international tech experts Michael Don Ham, Greg Barrett, and JoAnn Arcenal, taking a deep dive into eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge home technology. Explore smart home system design, energy-efficient products, and solutions that reduce carbon footprints to enhance modern living spaces. Gain valuable insights integrating sustainable technology with real-world applications and future trends. Discover a new vision of indoor environmental quality (IEQ).
4. GREAT DESIGN – THE GREAT EQUALIZER*
3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hastings Bath Collection Showroom, Suite 1086. - Join us as Toni Sabatino leads an inspiring CEU panel with design experts Bob Gifford and Sandra Singh. Dive into the transformative power of personalization in design, where self-expression, wellness, and 'living in place' converge. Discover the allure of European aesthetics that weave beauty and functionality into spaces empowering every stage of life. Explore with us a new design paradigm that strengthens, not limits, through thoughtful design.
5. CELEBRATE MIELE’S 125 YEARS OF INNOVATION*
4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Miele Showroom, Suite 951. - Hosted by Fredrick Frank, chef extraordinaire as he leads this scrumptious interactive cooking demo. Experience the future of cooking in this CEU. Discover the latest cooking advancements in sustainable technology from an industry leader while enjoying Oktoberfest savories and beer. A must-attend for designers to stay at the forefront of industry innovation.
CLOSING CELEBRATORY COCKTAIL RECEPTION
5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Poggenpohl Luxury Kitchen Design Studio, Ground Floor - After a full day of CEUs join us for a fabulous cocktail reception hosted by Poggenpohl and FreePower! Mix, mingle, and unwind with other attendees as we reveal Poggenpohl's newly renovated Luxury Kitchen Design Studio. Appreciate FreePower's revolutionary technology in action! Raise a toast to our 25th Anniversary Gala in December, and NKBA Kitchen & Bath Month. Swag & Prizes—and the winner of the Membership Drive Raffle will be announced.
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