Show Areas and Features
Beyond the exhibits, KBIS and Design & Construction Week® offer the following destinations for additional programming, learning and networking opportunities.
Explore By Hall:
Discovery District
Returning to KBIS 2026, the Discovery District is located in the Rosen Centre Hotel, just a short 5-minute walk from West hall via sky bridge, and showcases the latest products and emerging trends shaping the future of the industry.
KBIS Podcast Studio
After a successful inaugural year in 2025, the KBIS Podcast Studio sponsored by AJ Madison is back for 2026 and continues to bring powerful industry conversations to the show floor in this intimate, in-person format.
KBIS Live Studio
The all new KBIS Live Studio, in partnership with Homeworthy, is located at the center of the action in South Hall and hosted by Alison Kenworthy, 3x Emmy Award–winning journalist and Homeworthy founder. Witness design’s brightest voices live!
NKBA Global Connect
Global Connect is the international membership program for the NKBA featuring several activations at KBIS including: international delegation tour, international media tour, international brand spotlight, and the Global Connect Corner at the NKBA Booth.
NEXTStage
NEXTStage is your front‑row seat to the future of design. Explore four immersive tracks — Whole Home, Business & Buzz, Technology, Wellness & Sustainability— via visionary panels and live discussions with the industry’s brightest minds.
LUXURY Lounge
Tucked into West Hall, the LUXURY Lounge is your insider destination for high-end conversations: hear top designers unpack the real meaning of luxury, discuss materials, trends, and client stories — all in a refined, intimate setting.