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Countdown to KBIS 2025: Hits & Highlights
Best of KBIS Awards Are Now Open for 2025 Entries
On the heels of a record-setting year for number of submissions, the Best of KBIS Awards will return to the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, this long-standing program salutes excellence in form and function, with product submissions covering every inch of the kitchen and bath space.
The submission portal is open here and the deadline to submit is December 4, 2024. Finalists will be announced in early 2025, while winners will be announced live at the show during an awards ceremony on NEXTStage on February 26, 2025 from 4-5 PM PDT.
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KBIS 2025 Conducts TikTok Talent Search
KBIS has opened an industry-wide search for three design-savvy TikTok personalities to take followers behind the scenes . Each chosen winner will cover one day of KBIS in each exhibit hall, sharing their top finds and providing their unique perspectives on the latest in kitchen, bath and design innovation. The hosts will be given the chance to share their design expertise and authentic style with thousands of viewers and an opportunity to grow their audience by partnering with the premier kitchen and bath show.
Those who wish to enter are asked to:
- Create a 60-second video explaining why they’d make the perfect KBIS TIkTok host and what they are most excited to see at KBIS 2025.
- Direct message (DM) or tag @kbis_official and use #KBISTikTokHost in their post.
Participants must have content creation and editing experience on TikTok, be comfortable speaking in front of the camera and have a strong social media presence. Winners will be announced on Nov. 14, 2024.
KBIS 2025 Issues Call for Presenters
KBIS is once again issuing an open call for presenters to contribute to engaging presentations, intimate chats, and captivating panels throughout all three days of the show. Leading voices from all facets of the architecture and design community will share their perspectives at the NEXTStage in South Hall and the LUXURY Lounge in North Hall. Themed tracks include:
- Business & Trends: Tackle strategy through relatable anecdotes from some of the best in the business.
- Technology: Lean into AI, smart homes, and the future of design.
- Sustainability: Discover trailblazers in eco-conscious design.
- Wellness: Explore healthy homes and design from human-centric perspectives.
If you are qualified to speak with authority on any of these four topics, KBIS 2025 invites you to submit an application here. Criteria that will be considered include relevant background and expertise in the architecture and design community, experience as a speaker, social media presence, and presenting a unique and compelling point of view. Submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis until Oct. 7, 2024.
KBIS 2025 Registration Now Open
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show opened registration for the 2025 show, which will take place February 25-27, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
KBIS, the largest North American trade expo and professional networking event for the kitchen and bath industry, hosted more than 41,500 registered attendees and over 670 exhibitors in 2024 for an overwhelming display of design, innovation, and professional development. The must-attend event for architects, designers, specifiers, and building pros is owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and produced by Emerald Expositions.
KBIS 2025 Programming + Exhibitors
Preparations for 2025 are underway to energize mainstay KBIS programs, including Best of KBIS and DesignBites. Always looking forward, KBIS is thrilled to announce additional details for activations that offer more opportunities to discover and connect with the show’s robust network:
- South Hall: The South Hall will be inviting guests to explore the Global Connect Lounge, highlighting brands and partnerships from around the world, and the Discovery District, where attendees can discover new brands and products.
- NEXTStage: The heart of KBIS where attendees can connect with speakers and colleagues and hear innovative ideas, professional insights and legendary voices will feature new programs and must-see speakers discussing topics surrounding Wellness, Sustainability, Technology and Business Trends.
- Luxury Lounge: The Luxury Lounge will return after a hugely successful inaugural year and will once again offer curated discussions about the ever-changing concept of “luxury” in the home. The Lounge will have an increased footprint after last year’s standing-room-only events.
- The Plaza: The growing popularity of sophisticated outdoor living brings The Plaza back for its second year, having established a fan base in 2024 with its mix of high-end brand spotlights and leisure activities for those needing a bit of rest and reconnection to the outdoors. This year, attendees can find even more when they stop by the outdoor oasis.
- International Pavilions: With its largest international presence to date, KBIS 2025 is eager to connect the North American industry to a greater global audience, as representatives from many regions worldwide share their best and brightest while soaking up all our industry has to offer. The German Pavilion will return to North Hall, while the UK and Brazilian Pavilions can be found in South Hall.
There will be 2,300+ exhibitors making up Design + Construction Week – the official colocation of KBIS and IBS (the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show®) – covering 1,200,000 total net square feet and welcoming an expected 110,000+ design and construction professionals.
During the month of September, NKBA members can register for free and nonmembers receive discounted pricing. Find more information on registration rates here.
DesignBites Returns to KBIS 2025
KBIS is pleased to announce that applications for DesignBites are now open. Over the past decade, DesignBites has showcased groundbreaking products, and the dynamic head-to-head brand competition is back with another round of high-energy presentations, taking place on February 25, 2025 from 12:00-1:30 PM on the NEXTStage in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Each exhibitor will give a three-minute product pitch with a short graphic slideshow, followed by a Q&A. There will be 12 brands selected to participate this year, with the most innovative product selected by a panel composed of media and industry VIPs. The winner will receive the “Brand with the Biggest Bite” award. The audience will also be asked to vote in real time to choose the “People’s Pick” award. The application form can be found here and is due December 6, 2025.
KBIS Announces Hard Hat Media Tour
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announces the return of the Hard Hat Media Tour, a VIP early access experience for accredited journalists.
“The Hard Hat Media Tour is an exclusive opportunity for editors to get a sneak peek at the most unique products that KBIS exhibitors have to offer. We continue to create an engaging experience at the show while supporting our media partners with chances to discover innovative products,” says Jason McGraw, Group Vice President at Emerald, which produces KBIS.
KBIS is pleased to present the 2025 Hard Hat Media Tour where a curated selection of exhibitors will showcase their newest products to a group of invite-only influential media. Brands receive 10 minutes to present their product story and showcase their unique booths. This will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Exhibitors can self nominate for the tour’s five available spots and will be vetted by a team of high-profile media. The chosen exhibitors will be notified in December. The application for brands to self-nominate is here and due by November 15, 2024.
