Registration officially opens June 1 for KBC Expo 2026 (Kitchen + Bath Canada), marking the next chapter for Canada’s kitchen and bath industry event experience. Taking place Nov. 11–12, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, KBC Expo will bring together designers, architects, builders, showrooms, distributors, manufacturers and industry leaders from across Canada for two days of product discovery, education, networking and community.
Produced by Emerald, the team behind KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) – North America’s leading kitchen and bath event – KBC Expo is being reimagined with a stronger focus on industry connection, elevated experiences, and programming designed specifically around the Canadian market.
Importantly, KBC Expo is being developed in partnership with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and supported by its Canadian chapters, bringing together industry expertise, community leadership and a stronger national foundation than ever before.
Over the last several months, Emerald and NKBA have worked closely with designers, brands, manufacturers and industry partners across Canada to help shape the direction of the event and ensure the experience reflects the realities of working in this market.
“KBC Expo is being built around what we consistently heard from the Canadian industry – a desire for stronger community connection, more relevant education, and an experience designed specifically for how business gets done in Canada,” said Brian Pagel, EVP at Emerald. “Together with NKBA and its Canadian chapters, we have a unique opportunity to create something that feels highly relevant, highly valuable and truly representative of the Canadian kitchen and bath community.”
As momentum builds toward KBC Expo 2026, the event is already attracting support from brands investing in the Canadian market and helping shape this next chapter for the industry. Early exhibitors include Artika, Daltile of Canada, Hafele Canada, Karran, Richelieu, Classic Brand Cabinetry and Aline International. The growing exhibitor roster reflects increasing confidence and support from across the industry as brands recognize the opportunity to connect with designers, architects, builders and decision-makers from across Canada in a more focused and market-specific environment.
Attendees can expect an experience that combines inspiration, practical business value, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships across the industry, including:
- Canadian-focused education and stage programming addressing the trends, business challenges, and opportunities shaping the market today.
- Leading Canadian designers and industry voices sharing real project insights and practical perspectives.
- Innovation Sprint sessions highlighting new products and ideas.
- Networking happy hours across both event days, connecting manufacturers, showrooms, designers and architects.
- NKBA Ontario-Canada Design Awards 2026, bringing together leaders and professionals from across the industry for a night of celebration.
- Product discovery from brands actively serving and investing in the Canadian market.
Additional exhibitor announcements, speakers, partnerships and programming details will continue to roll out as excitement builds toward November.
Registration opens June 1 at kbcexpo.com. NKBA members can register free through August 15, 2026.
