Global Connect Lounge
LVCC: South Hall, SL7015

The NKBA Global Connect Lounge is the spot where international brands connect with North American design professionals, showrooms, dealers, distributors and sales representatives.   Beginning each morning, new-to-North America brands will present quick “spotlight” takes on their products and brand stories.  Additionally, roundtables and panel discussions, exploring the role of the designer and go-to-market strategies for North America will be offered for international brands to better understand this unique marketplace.  Daily breakfast and cocktail events include audience engagement opportunities.  

Program Schedule 

Tuesday, February 27

9:30AM – 10:45AM
NKBA Global Connect Brand Spotlights  

4-5 Rapid fire presentations by new-to-KBIS international brands including SCHOTT and several brands from Ukraine, that seek to present their most innovative products to North American buyers. Each presentation is 10 minutes plus brief QA time.
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
NKBA Global Connect Panel Discussion: The Role of the Design Professional in North America 

Leading North American kitchen, bath and interior designers in conversation with NKBA Global Connect Lead consultant Veronika Miller to discuss how designers work and what is important to them when sourcing internationally.
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BORA Happy Hour: The Thoughtful Kitchen – Healthy Spaces and Happy Places  

Join the BORA team for an interactive discussion about the kitchen as the soul of the home, cooking as a way to cultivate relationships, and healthy living through thoughtful design.
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Wednesday, Feb. 28 

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Meet Ukraine! Manufacturers and Artisans present a selection of the best products and designs from Ukraine

Please join a selection of Ukrainian manufacturers and artisans from Ukraine for product presentations and light bites in the Global Connect Lounge.
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
NKBA Global Connect Brand Spotlights  

4-5 Rapid fire presentations by new-to-KBIS international brands including Concelo, Dekker, and SICAM, that seek to present their most innovative products to North American buyers. Each presentation is 10 minutes plus brief QA time.
To reserve your seat, register here

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
NKBA Global Connect Panel Discussion: Distributor/Sales Go-to-Market 

Leading North America showrooms, dealers and distributors in conversation with NKBA Global Connect marketing consultant Sherry Qualls to discuss distribution and go-to-market strategies for the North American kitchen and bath sector.
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“See the Light” – European Lighting Trends Sponsored by Richelieu

Join North American distributor of specialty hardware Richelieu in a discussion with German lighting brands Elektra and Domus who will show the hottest lighting concepts from Europe.
To reserve your seat, register here