The 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, today announced a few of the dynamic programs headed to the “NKBA presents, KBISNeXT Stage” sponsored by HomeAdvisor and Caesarstone. The show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 19 –21, 2019, with industry-leading designers, editors and influencers engaging in panel discussions and presentations on the hottest kitchen and bath topics and trends.
Free to all registrants, here is a sneak peek of the enlightening and entertaining sessions happening on the 2019 KBISNeXT Stage (dates and times subject to change):
Sustaining Sustainability
February 19, 12:00 PM
Building design and construction can have direct and indirect impact on the environment, on society and the economy – commonly referred to as the 3 P‘s (‘People‘, ‘Planet’, ‘Pocketbook‘). Sustainable design seeks to balance the needs of these areas by using an integrated approach to create “win–win–win” design solutions.
Hear how this panel of experts works to educate and engage design and construction professionals to make sustainability the foundation of every project.
Moderator: Avi Rajagopal, editor–in–chief, Metropolis
Panelists: Grace Jeffers, principal, Grace Jeffers Design & NKBA Insider Susan Inglis, executive director, Sustainable Furniture Council Steve Feldman, president, Renovation Angel
Design Connection – Powered by CEDIA Expo
February 19, 1:00 PM
Wondering how designers and technology experts work together to integrate smart technology into beautiful spaces? After making its debut at CEDIA Expo 2018, the Design Connection conversation continues with a panel of design professionals and technology integration experts sharing how they partner on successful projects.
Moderator: Jill Waage, editor in chief, Traditional Home
Panelists:
Joe Whitaker, president, Thoughtful Home
David VanWert, principal, VanWert Technology Design
Molly Switzer, principal and owner, Molly N. Switzer Designs, LLC Toni Sabatino, owner, Tony Sabatino Style
The New Modern Luxury
February 20, 2:00 PM
What is the new luxury in kitchen and bath design? What role does authenticity play in the definition of modern luxury? What is the relationship of price to value? What functional elements are at play? Does rarity matter?
This panel will explore how the topic of luxury has evolved, discussing all elements of a project – products, space, the role of the designer and service in the mix – and how they impact the concept of “modern luxury.”
Moderator: Parker Bowie Larsen, market director, Architectural Digest
Panelists:
Beth Dotolo, principal, Pulp Design & NKBA Insider
Carolina Gentry, principal, Pulp Design & NKBA Insider
Richard Anuskiewicz, executive director kitchen and bath, Alt Breeding Schwartz
Alison Pickart, interior designer, Allison Pickart
DesignBites
February 20, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Join us for an exclusive one–day event featuring 10 of the most innovative kitchen and bath brands. The program’s high–energy, “speed dating” format gives each participant three minutes to impress an audience of industry media and design VIPs with their new product stories and two minutes to answer their questions.
