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ORLANDO
JANUARY 10-12
2017

KBIS Returns to the Sunshine State for 2018 with an Even Bigger Roster
If you are a kitchen and bath professional, the 2018
installation of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show promises
to be an unforgettable event. Several brands are joining
the exhibitor list, and many returning companies have
confirmed larger booth spaces this year with the newest
products and trends on display.
KBIS 2018 WILL TAKE PLACE from Jan. 9-11, 2018, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and registration is open now. This will be the fifth year
KBIS will join the International Builders' Show (IBS) in a collaboration known
as Design & Construction Week® - and 2017 was the fifth consecutive year of
growth for KBIS.
KBIS 2017 saw an increase in attendance of more than 15 percent from 2016. To
date, KBIS 2018 exhibitor commitments are also up, with more than 409,000 square
feet of show floor space sold. The KBIS partnership with IBS - the largest annual
light construction show in the world - will see more than 2,100 exhibitors combined.
"The response from our members and the entire industry after our first year in Orlando was outstanding, and the 2018 show is shaping up to continue this momentum
and be even bigger," said Suzie Williford, vice president of industry relations for the
National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), which owns KBIS.
The 2018 show will bring a diverse mix of programming designed to showcase the
latest design trends and topics in kitchen and bath. Champagne & Cupcakes, sponsored by LG and Signature Kitchen Suite and hosted by Modenus, is an invite-only
event that will kick things off with an annual toast to a new year for the kitchen and
bath industry. Other programs returning include DesignBites, the Hard Hat Media
Tour sponsored by Elkay and two coveted awards programs: the Best of KBIS Awards
sponsored by Meredith publications and the Innovative Showroom Awards sponsored
by LIXIL Water Technology Americas, the business unit comprising kitchen and
bath brands American Standard, DXV and GROHE. 
Additionally, KBIS is proud to host the 2,500-sq.-ft. Impact of Design Pavilion
Powered by ASID, the first pavilion by the American Society of Interior Designers
on its show floor. It will focus on the ways in which design impacts lives, and brands
exhibiting within the pavilion will showcase products and services centered on health,
wellness and sustainability within the design industry. A 400-sq.-ft. space within the
pavilion will host a series of content sessions that explore how design impacts lives.
The NKBA will launch KBIS 2018 with its Opening Party featuring the 2018
NKBA Design Competition awards held at the Rosen Centre. During the show, the
NKBA will present the annual 30 Under 30 program on the KBISNeXT Stage and
will host the Voices from the Industry conference.
The Backyard will return to KBIS in 2018. The outdoor area outside of South Hall
will feature a selection of outdoor product brands, as well as indoor kitchen appliance
brands that want to showcase full product capabilities with live fire and cooking
demonstrations. The Backyard will host a grilling contest and other programming
and events and will feature food trucks and entertainment throughout the show.
"Our first year in Orlando was a huge success; all indications suggest that 2018
in Orlando will be even bigger with several big-name brands returning to KBIS or
increasing their booth size from last year," said Brian Pagel, senior vice president,
Emerald Expositions. "We strongly recommend attendees register early to take
advantage of discounted registration and hotel rates."
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