New for KBIS 2023 is the NKBA Global Connect International Buyer’s Tour hosting 20 retail buyers, distributors, and high-volume designers to meet with North American manufacturers currently trading internationally as well as those who may be interested in international distribution partners. Participants, hosted by the NKBA, will enjoy a rich KBIS experience with VIP access to all NKBA special events, sponsored private off-site events, conversations with NKBA leadership, and curated booth tours of participating sponsor brands.

This year International Buyer’s Tour consists of a select group of buyers and media from the UK and Germany:

  • Handelsverband Moebel & Kuechen
  • MHK Group AG
  • Kuechen Walther Bad Vilbel GmbH
  • Inside Wohnen Verlags GmbH
  • Al-dhayani Est for General Trading
  • Day True
  • KBBFocus.com
  • Simply Kitchens UK Ltd
  • moebel.de Einrichten & Wohnen GmbH
  • Verlag M. Ritthammer GmbH (Möbelmarkt.de)
  • Küchentreff
  • President of Advisory Board Küchentreff, Junker GmbH
  • Kitchen Company

“One of the key goals of the Global Connect program is the introduction and visibility of North American manufacturers and artisans with International buyers and media,” said Suzie Williford, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer of NKBA.  “This year we are improving upon that goal with the launch of our International Buyer’s Tour. Hosting 20 buyers/specifiers from key countries all with the goal of serving KBIS exhibitors and NKBA members and their international endeavors.”

Program highlights include:

  • Welcome and Orientation
  • NKBA Kitchen and Bath Design + Industry Awards and Opening Party
    • Reserved seating and a special welcome by NKBA CEO Bill Darcy
  • KBIS Opening Ceremonies
  • VIP Tours
  • Global Connect Cocktail Reception
  • NKBA State of the Association | State of the Industry  Program
  • NKBA Bash
  • NKBA Farewell Luncheon & Tour Recap
  • Spike Concert featuring Sheryl Crow

For more information about the NKBA global connect program email