The Kitchen & Bath Whow Show, owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and produced by Emerald Expositions, will once again be co-located with the National Association of Home Builders and Builders for the 18th year.
“Our KBIS community is strong and diverse, bringing together voices and ideas across the country and around the world,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “That’s why we’re so excited about Orlando 2026 – Florida is an east coast design destination for many of our members and is known for its unique take on architecture, interior design and overall home inspiration.” Please click here.
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“This exhibition will mark the first step forward, sporting Global Design Anids, expanding our ongoing educational offerings well beyond the kitchen and bath, and cultivating a professional network second to NO,” said Darcy. “We can’t wait to welcome you in the form of the sun!”
As part of that “Courageous Step,” KBI will be pulling a new program for 2026: Rent an hour, “show and tell” that the exhibition of new things or deserves great appreciation. Audience members will judge the five-minute presentations in three categories: “Most New,” “Most Unexpected” and “I’m Better This Tomorrow.” Audience applications to present are now open, and the deadline for submissions is December 4, 2025.
Returning in 2026 are the words from the academic conference, which offers continuing education units (CEUS) and includes programs in seven tracks: construction and sales, sales, marketing, sales, marketing, sustainability. In addition to this content, each day of VFTI will conclude with new wine & design events, offering panel discussions in a lively, social environment.
Other highlights of the 2026 show will include:
- Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards / Opening Party, scheduled for Monday, February 16 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 PM at the Rosen Center Hotel
- DCW’s opening festivities, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17
- NKBA State of the Union and State of the Industry from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Feb. 18
- KBIS AWADS CUREMONY, CLOSED Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at KBIS Nextstage (S28201)
- The bash at Mangos, scheduled to take place from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, is organized by the NKBA
- A representative shark event, scheduled for Thursday, February 19 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at a location to be determined
- The closing concert of IBS with the Music Duo Osborne, held at the Valencia Ballroom, opened its doors at five PM. Please click here.
