Special Events
KBIS is excited to offer a collection of special events, catering to a wide variety of interests and specialties.
Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards / Opening Party
Monday, February 24 | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Lafite Ballroom, Wynn Hotel | Ticketed Event
SOLD OUT
Join us as we celebrate the biggest names in our industry and announce the winners of the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Awards. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Sponsored by: Whirlpool
DCW Opening Ceremonies, Powered by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Featuring David Spade
Tuesday, February 25, 2024 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Westgate – Lobby Level – Paradise Event Center | Open to All
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian, David Spade, best known for his iconic roles on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the hit sitcom Just Shoot Me is the headliner for the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. A New York Times best-selling author and stand-up comic, Spade brings his signature wit and charm to the stage to kick off KBIS. Doors open at 7 AM. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Complimentary Headshots
Tuesday, February 25 – Thursday, February 27 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
South Hall: NKBA Booth (SL3125) | Open to All
Take a break from the show floor to get your FREE professional headshot during all three days at KBIS 2025. It’s the perfect time to update the old one you have on your website or LinkedIn.
Sponsored by: Ferguson
Global Connect Brand Spotlights
Tuesday, February 25 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Wednesday, February 28 | 10 AM – 11 AM
South Hall, Global Connect Lounge (SL1113)
Open to All
4-5 Rapid fire presentations by new-to-KBIS international brands looking to present their most innovative products to North American buyers. Each presentation is 10 minutes plus brief QA time.
NKBA Executive Forum
Tuesday, February 25 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | West Hall, LVCC: W234 |
Invite Only
NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy sits down with Marc Gilbert, Managing Director & Senior Partner of Boston Consulting Group, to discuss the 9 Forces Reshaping Global Business, unpacking the major global trends reshaping business—from global conflicts to Asia’s trade shifts to China dynamics and what leaders can do to build the geopolitical muscle required for agility and resilience.
BY INVITATION ONLY
DesignBites: A Decade of Innovation
Tuesday, February 25 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | South Hall, NEXTStage
Open to All
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of DesignBites at KBIS NEXTStage! Watch 11 brands compete in a fast-paced, high-energy showdown, each vying for the title of Brand with the Biggest Bite. With live audience voting for the People’s Pick Award, this is your chance to see the latest kitchen and bath innovations in action. Back to host is fan favourite Dancing Carpenter, Darren Keefe!
NKBA Certified Designer Lunch
Tuesday, February 25 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | North Hall, N255
Invite Only
This year’s annual Certified Designer lunch features a keynote presentation by world-renowned customer service and leadership speaker Scott Deming.
Women2Women (W2W) Reunion Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, February 25 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |Chambertin, Wynn Las Vegas | Invite Only
Join NKBA | KBIS at the annual W2W reunion cocktail reception, where advisors and alumni have the chance to reconnect to continue fostering the relationships built at prior W2W events.
Sponsored by: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, GE, Fortune Brands
NKBA State of the Association/State of the Industry
Wednesday, February 26 | 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM
North Hall, LVCC: N109 | Open to All
Join NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy as he gives his annual membership address followed by a powerhouse panel focusing on the future of the industry.
Best of KBIS Awards Ceremony + Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 26 | 4 PM – 5:30 PM | South Hall, NEXTStage
Open to All
The Best of KBIS 2025 Awards return to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design. This prestigious program judged by a group of independent designers celebrates innovation, design, and function with expanded categories highlighting the best in the industry. Following the ceremony, join us for the Best of KBIS Happy Hour.
Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design
The BASH
Wednesday, February 26 | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM | XS Nightclub, Encore Hotel | Ticketed Event
Known as the ultimate celebration of creativity and community, The BASH is a night dedicated to pure enjoyment, where design professionals and industry icons gather for an unforgettable evening of music, camaraderie, and networking. This dynamic event is an ideal setting to connect, unwind, and revel in the energy that makes KBIS a cornerstone of the design world.
Sponsored by: Ferguson, Cosentino, nobilia, and SKS
NKBA Shark! Event
Thursday, February 27 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Las Vegas Convention Center: N255 | Ticketed Event
Here’s your chance to find a new company to represent at the NKBA | KBIS annual matchmaking event where manufacturers set up tabletops to show off their brand.
IBS Closing Concert, Sponsored by LG, Featuring Chris Janson
Thursday, February 27 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Westgate: Paradise Event Center | Ticketed Event
Finish KBIS with a private concert by country music superstar, Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum songwriter Chris Janson. This event sells out, so don’t wait—get your ticket now!
Sponsored by: LG