• Impact Award – Rainfinity by Hansgrohe
Educational Opportunities
Equally robust was the educational programming available both
on and off the KBIS show floor. More than 1,200 attendees
participated in the NKBA Voices from the Industry Conference
which featured 70+ CEU sessions led by some of the industry's
most influential leaders and speakers.
KBISThink, part of the KBIS NeXT Experience, hosted 30+
presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions developed by
the Dallas Market Center Lightovation team, American Lighting
Association, NKBA Specialty Badge group and the Living In
Place Institute. Topics focused on the rapidly growing and
changing world of lighting and living in place and the impact on
residential design. Over 55 attendees earned NKBA Specialty
Badges in sustainability, cabinetry and remodeling.
State of the Association/State of the Industry
NKBA CEO Bill Darcy hosted the annual State of the Association/
State of the Industry. The standing-room-only event included a panel
moderated by FOX News/FOX Business Anchor Melissa Francis,
along with industry leaders including Katty Pien, chief marketing
officer, LIXIL Americas; Mikael Åkerberg, chairman and CEO, nobilia
North America; Randy Warner, president, Dacor and Adam Sandow,
chairman and CEO, SANDOW, to tackle topics including the skilled
labor shortage, sustainability issues, trade regulations and more.
The increased foot traffic at DCW reflects the positive outlook for
the design and construction industry and reinforces the commitment
of the KBIS and IBS co-location through 2026.
KBIS 2021 and Design & Construction Week is Feb. 9-11, 2021
in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center. Mark
your calendars now.
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