DesignBites, the high-energy “speed dating for brands” program showcasing the latest innovations and coolest designs at the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), is open for submissions. The show favorite moves to an action-packed, one-day format when KBIS returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 19 – 21, 2019, and gives exhibitors, big or small, the opportunity to share their message in a refreshing, entertaining way.
DesignBites heads to the KBISNeXT Stage on February 20, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM, with 10 kitchen and bath brands each displaying one of their most innovative products in a 3-minute presentation to the attendee and media audience, followed by a two-minute Q&A. At the end of five minutes, the next brand is introduced.
“The new one-day format makes DesignBites, one of our most fun and informative KBIS programs, even more exciting. Ten brands telling their product stories in a single fast-paced session is sure to be a big draw for attendees and media alike,” said Brian Pagel, senior vice president, Emerald Expositions.
To participate in DesignBites, brands must be KBIS 2019 exhibitors. A judging panel of industry influencers will review all applications and select 10 brands based on product innovation and uniqueness, quality of application, suitability for the 3-minute format, and design interest.
Exhibiting brands can apply now through November 30, 2018 by completing the DesignBites Application.
Selected DesignBites participants are promoted pre-show via KBIS social platforms, a press release, and brand announcements; and during the show via live social coverage, including Facebook Live and Instagram Stories. After the show, all participating brands receive an edited video of their stage presentations, in-depth social coverage and promoted videos on the KBIS YouTube channel. DesignBites participants also receive access to the program attendee list, a media attendee list (names only) and distribution of press kit/information to attending media immediately following the stage session.
