With just a few days until the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), expanded and noteworthy programs and events are top of mind for attendees packing their schedules for the 2025 show with education, new discoveries, entertainment, and networking. Below are highlights that both new and returning guests should keep in mind as they make their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 25 – 27.
Programs to Discover
Material Intelligence | South Hall SL7196
As KBIS continues to expand the participation of cabinetry, surfaces, and sustainable building material manufacturers at the show, it announces the brand new Material Intelligence program to support materials exhibitors at KBIS 2025. The program offers a deep-dive materials resource for interior designers, architects, and students, and produces material guides, global trend coverage, and certified educational content sharing insights on global materials, accessories, and components trends, with an emphasis on “climate positive” elements.
Along with Material Intelligence founder Kenn Busch, attendees can discover sustainable material samples from leading manufacturers including Northern Contours, Profol, Renolit, Richlite, Riken U.S.A. StevensWood, and Uniboard.
The Global K&B Market at KBIS
With new programming for 2025, the NKBA Global Connect Lounge (South Hall SL1113) is the exclusive gateway to the world of international design, bringing together cutting-edge kitchen and bath products from across the globe with daily presentations, brand spotlights, and roundtable discussions. Nearby, the NKBA Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion (South Hall SL2111) will feature a collection of new-to-North America kitchen and bath brands from around the world.
Plus, the international pavilions, for which NKBA partners with global organizations and associations, welcomes for the first time the Italian Pavilion (North & South Halls) in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency and Confindustria Ceramica, to feature Italian brands and manufacturers for showgoers to discover. Germany, Brazil, and the UK will return with pavilions in 2025 as well.
Can’t Miss Events
Celebrity Chef Appearances
At the crux of kitchen design is the art of cooking, and KBIS 2025 will feature cooking like never before. A number of celebrity chef appearances will show attendees the world of possibilities with the professional home appliances on display at KBIS, a crucial education for designers and architects who specify the machines:
● Caesarstone: Chef Andrea Mattasoglio | North Hall N2938
11:00 am & 3:00 pm on Tuesday; 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm on Wednesday
● Sharp Home Appliances: Chef Stephanie Boswell | West Hall W2457
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Daily
● THOR: Surprise Celebrity Guest! | West Hall W2656
11:00 am on Tuesday
● ZLINE: Chef Mark Estee | West Hall W2134
10:30 am & 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:00 am on Thursday
Designer Insights
In support of networking and educational advancements, KBIS exhibitors will host in-booth appearances of celebrity designers and product experts to share invaluable insights into their brands. Showgoers should take note of events around the floor with diverse formats and programming to make the most of their time at the show:
● Fabuwood: Kerrie Kelly, Julee Ireland & Rydhima Brar | North Hall 2627
Panel Discussion at 2:00 pm on Wednesday
● Grassi Pietre: Julee Ireland | South Hall SL8167
Meet & Greet at 12:00 pm on Wednesday
● Häfele | North Hall N3227
Cocktail Hour at 3:30 pm on Wednesday
● Laminam: Designers Sarah Robertson & Tristan Grey | North Hall N2663
Brunch at 11:00 am on Wednesday; RSVP here
● ZWILLING Flammkraft Outdoor Grills: Billy Ceglia | South Hall SL1105
Immersive experience all day on Tuesday
KBIS Uncorked hosted by Signature Kitchen Suite | West Hall W2417
Tuesday, February 25 at 3:00 pm
This crowd-favorite invite-only event returns to mark the first day of KBIS at the SKS booth
Discovery District Happy Hours | South Hall SL1113
Daily happy hours at the brand new Discovery District Lounge, located in Discovery District in South Hall which will feature exhibitors Artika, Porcelanosa, Furnipart, Borrowed Earth Collaborative, Point Pod, Lauxes Grates, Stone Source and Art for Everyday.
