Global Connect

The NKBA Global Connect Delegation program is designed for international kitchen and bath manufacturers, distributors, associations and organizations, offering an exclusive VIP opportunity to visit the largest North American Design & Construction event (KBIS and IBS) serving the residential marketplace. The 2023 program included guests from the UK, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Morocco, Brazil and Portugal.

We invite you to join our International Global Connect Delegation Program – the best way to experience the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for first-time visitors.  The program will include:

• Passes to NKBA Design & Industry Awards and Opening Party and The BASH
• Access to invitation-only Global Connect events
• VIP access at the Opening Ceremony and the State of the Association/State of the Industry Events
• Roundtable luncheons to learn about the importance of North American Designers and understanding Go-to-market Strategies for North America

Cost: 

Global Connect Members:                                                   FREE

Global Connect Alliance Partners:                                      FREE

Non-Members:                                                                     $450

Please see full program details below:

February 25th

• Recommended arrivals

February 26th

• 4:00pm – 6:00 pm – The official NKBA Global Connect Networking Event and Program Kick-off
• 6:30pm – NKBA Kitchen and Bath Design and Industry Awards and Opening Night Party

February 27th

• 8:00am – Opening Ceremonies with VIP Access
• 11:30am – NKBA Leadership Meet + Greet in the Global Connect Lounge
• 12:00pm – NKBA Global Connect Luncheon: The Importance of the Designer in North America
• 1:00pm – Individual NKBA Team/Delegate Meeting Track 

February 28th

• 8:00am – NKBA State of the Association/State of the Industry event with VIP access
• 12:00pm -NKBA Global Connect Luncheon: Go-to-market strategies for the North American Market
• 1:00pm – Individual NKBA Team/Delegate Meeting Track 
• 8:00pm – The Bash at XS Nightclub in the Encore Hotel

February 29th

• 10:00am – NKBA Global Connect Delegation Program Wrap-Up – Questions for KBIS and NKBA teams
• 11:00am – Final Meetings
• 3:00pm – KBIS 60th Birthday Party at the Next Stage

Global Connect members may register for FREE (limit 2/firm).  Non-Global Connect guests incur a registration fee of $450. Spaces are limited. Please Register below. 

In addition to the forms below, ALL attendees must register for their KBIS 2024 show pass HERE

Non-Member Delegation Registration Form