Kitchen & Bath Business January/February 2025 - 10

KBIS NOTE
KBIS 2025 - Th e Ultimate
Design Experience!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show,
along with the International Builders' Show at Design & Construction Week®
returns Feb. 25 -27 to the Las Vegas Convention Center. With 670+ brands
(including more than 150 new brands) that will be exhibiting on the KBIS show
fl oor along with 75+ education sessions and networking events, KBIS 2025 will
offer an unparalleled opportunity to discover the latest products, design ideas,
trends and innovations that will help accelerate your professional development
and business growth throughout the year.
Make sure to visit the hundreds of exhibitors participating this year. From accessories,
appliances, business solutions, cabinetry, hardware, fi xtures, lighting,
outdoor solutions, plumbing, surfaces, kitchen and bath technology, vanities,
sustainable solutions, wellness and so much more, you'll fi nd out what's hot and on trend at KBIS 2025!
Build your business, expand your professional knowledge and network by connecting and engaging
with peers to discuss hot topics, design ideas, business solutions and industry trends. The NEXTStage
(located in the South Hall) sponsored by Ferguson, will feature session tracks sponsored by JennAir and
Signature Kitchen Suite and hosts John McClain, Sophie Donelson and Breegan Jane. The Luxury Lounge,
located in the North Hall and designed by Julee Ireland, is also sponsored by Ferguson and is where you
will hear exceptional content from leading industry experts, brands and media partners.
Don't miss the Best of KBIS Awards and DesignBites to see the new and noteworthy products for 2025.
Other features at KBIS 2025 include the NKBA Global Connect Lounge and kiosks; international manufacturer
pavilions from Brazil, Germany, Italy and the UK; new exhibitors in the Discovery District; and The
Plaza, where you can lounge outdoors, see product demonstrations and enjoy food trucks.
The NKBA|KBIS Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards and Opening Party will be held on Monday
Feb. 24, at the Wynn Hotel. This is the glamourous celebration not to be missed! Join NKBA|KBIS Global
President & CEO Bill Darcy on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the State of the Association/State of the Industry
Keynote, as he gives his annual membership address followed by a powerhouse panel focusing on the
future of real estate, housing and remodeling markets with industry experts.
KBIS 2025 offers a unique opportunity for learning and earning CEU credits. Each year, the NKBA brings
together the most infl uential leaders in the industry to host sessions in the Voices from the Industry Conference.
This year, the conference will focus on six learning tracks: Building & Remodeling, Leadership &
Management, Design, Hot Topics, K&B Trends and Marketing. You will receive actionable takeaways for
your business and gather new design ideas for your clients. Your VFTI registration includes access to all
onsite sessions, as well as unlimited on-demand sessions throughout 2025.
The show is spread across three exhibit halls, so make sure to bring comfortable shoes! And don't forget
that The Loop is available to quickly connect you to the halls. Download the KBIS mobile app to help you
to navigate the show, search exhibitors, keep track of session and event schedules and connect with
exhibitors and other attendees. There's so much to see and do at KBIS 2025!
KITCHEN & BATH INDUSTRY SHOW (KBIS)
KBIS IS OWNED BY THE NKBA
FEBRUARY 25-27, 2025
WWW.KBIS.COM
Show Director | Jason McGraw
jason.mcgraw@emeraldx.com
Associate Show Director | Amy Hornby
amy.hornby@emeraldx.com
National Sales Manager | Maria Hill
maria.hill@emeraldx.com
Account Executive | Diana Gallagher
diana.gallagher@emeraldx.com
International Business Development Director
Indira Franca
indira.franca@emeraldx.com
Marketing Manager | Shelby Rowe
shelby.rowe@emeraldx.com
Operations Director | Chelsea Cranshaw
chelsea.cranshaw@emeraldx.com
NKBA | KBIS
Global President & Chief Executive Offi cer
Bill Darcy
SVP, Marketing & Communications
Heather Shannon
Chief Partnerships Offi cer, Domestic & Global Brands
Geraldine Morrison
EVP, Operations & KBIS
Deb Webb
VP, People & Culture
Stephanie Klatka
Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Nicole Young
Director of Marketing
Crystal Watts
NKBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Eduardo Cosentino
Vice Chair
Kerrie Kelly
Secretary/Treasurer
Ken Roberts
JASON MCGRAW, CTS
KBIS Show Director
Group Vice President, KBIS, CEDIA Expo & CIX
X: @MrShowGuy
NKBA BOARD MEMBERS
Nicola Bertazzoni, Scott Edmunds, Jill Ehnes,
Peri Freidman, Michael Gross, Ken Williams
10 JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2025
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