There are a number of highlights for attendees to see in the exhibit halls of KBIS. Don’t miss these popular destinations right on the show floor.

Career Development Center

The Career Development Center, sponsored by Adecco, is located in booth N7829. The Career Center is a gathering place for our community of kitchen and bath design and sales professionals to post open job positions, network with peers, gain career counseling, resume pointers, job seeker best practices, and so much more. View the complete Career Development Center Agenda.

Cooking Channel Lounge

Visit the Cooking Channel lounge, booth N6021, pick up a free goodie, learn more about the new channel (premiering May 31st) and meet a few of the stars that will be on the new network, including David Rocco.

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Design Idea Center

The NKBA’s popular Design Idea Center displays the best kitchen and bath designs of the year at KBIS. The Design Idea Center is also the place to explore the benefits of membership, ask questions of the NKBA staff, and find out what’s new at the association.

KBIS Exhibitor CEU Program

Take advantage of this free educational opportunity on the show floor! Be educated. Don’t miss the most current and cutting-edge live sessions from these NKBA CEU-approved exhibitors. All programs are 30 minutes long. For every two sessions you attend, you will earn 0.1 CEUs. There is no fee to register and no need to pre-register, just arrive at the exhibitor booth at the designed time. View schedule.

Center Stage

NKBA Center Stage, located alongside the Design Idea Center, offers complimentary presentations on the show floor to KBIS attendees. Each of these one-hour events provides 0.1 CEUs for NKBA-certified designers. View schedule.

NKBA Publications Corner

Located near Center Stage, the Publications Corner is the place to order volumes from the NKBA’s Professional Resource Library, NKBA logo merchandise, and Center Stage speaker books right on the show floor! All orders will be shipped free to the U.S. or Canada.

Make the most out of your experience by attending one of the NKBA conference sessions. Below are a few sneak peaks into the leaders, experts and innovators who will be speaking at KBIS.

Opening Ceremony

"Disregard All Previous Instructions"
Sergio Zyman, former CMO, Coca-Cola

At KBIS, Zyman will discuss how last year’s economic crisis, which affects all markets and marketplaces, requires a completely new set of rules, competitive factors, and unique selling propositions. Previous practices, or instructions, are obsolete in today’s marketplace and economy.

Complimentary with show floor admission.

Business & Leadership Session

"Delivering World-Class Customer Service"
Dennis Snow, former Manager, Disney Institute

Dennis Snow, a 20-year Disney veteran, launched a division of the Disney Institute responsible for consulting with some of the world’s largest companies, including ExxonMobil, AT&T, General Motors, and Coca Cola. Snow illustrates how to apply customer service to ensure repeat business, referrals, and strong sales.

Sales & Marketing Session

"Selling Across Generations"
Cam Marston, President, Generational Insight

The first rule of selling is to know your customer. With four distinct generations playing active roles in buying decisions, being personable and knowledgeable isn’t enough anymore. Consultant, author, and speaker Cam Marston works with Fortune 500 companies worldwide to improve multigenerational communications, allowing firms to increase sales by recognizing buyers’ generational biases, values, and expectations.

Builders/Remodelers Seminar

Sponsored by Hansgrohe

Winner of the first season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice and host of the A&E series We Mean Business, Bill Rancic will use his entrepreneurial insight and professional and personal experiences to discuss how builders and remodelers can succeed in business and life.