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RETAILOBSERVER.COM DECEMBER 2021 22 IS THE HOME AN ECOSYSTEM? UNRAVEL THE CONFUSION OF WELLNESS INFORMATION INTO A SOLID PLAN Understand how architecture, design and tech converge for health and well-being. What are the latest theories in wellness, and how can you support them through thoughtful design? Topics include sleep, air quality, biophilia, safety and security, and performance products. SOCIAL SHOWDOWN: TIKTOK VS. INSTAGRAM VS. WHAT'S NEXT? Are you jumping on the TikTok bandwagon? Join a panel of experts who'll present advanced thinking behind popular social platforms to determine what's right for you. Compare the benefits of Instagram, TikTok and more, and take away practical advice to develop your marketing mix. SOLUTIONS FOR CONVERGING DESIGN: URBAN MEETS SUBURBAN, COMMERCIAL MEETS RESIDENTIAL, AND WORK MEETS LIVING Things have changed – there's no denying it. The design community has been quick to adapt with current projects, but what other new challenges and trends have emerged? Learn about lifestyle changes, space transformations, regional moves and what new opportunities exist for residential design teams. NKBA DESIGNER FINDS These savvy design pros have scoured the KBIS show floor and are bringing their top finds to the stage! Come see and hear what they discovered. THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL – SOCIAL LEADERS GROUP Social media should be an important part of your marketing strategy, but getting it right is more complicated than ever. We'll explore the new rules for content, search, tagging, voice and platform best practices. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Four awards programs will be presented over the three days of the show. They include: • The Best of KBIS 2022 Awards, sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, celebrates the best new kitchen and bath products of 2022. • The NKBA 30s Choice Awards recognizes 10 categories of products selected by the NKBA 2022 Thirty Under 30 class. • The NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled Kitchen Awards showcases the brands, products and projects that are upcycled and recycled to keep furnishings and finishes from hitting the landfill. • The Best of KBIS Booth Awards, honoring the most innovative and effective booth presentations. Registration is open now for KBIS 2022. Register early at www.KBIS.com to take advantage of discounted registration and hotel rates. CTA ANNOUNCES 2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD AND BOARD OF INDUSTRY LEADERS The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ® , North America's leading tech trade association and owner and producer of CES ® – the world's most influential tech event – has announced the election of its 2022 Executive Board (EB) and Board of Industry Leaders (BIL). The EB is CTA's governing board, and the BIL serves as an advisory panel on public policy. "We are thrilled to welcome these experienced leaders and tech industry innovators," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. "In a period of great uncertainty, these EB members and their organizations have demonstrated tech's critical role in keeping us connected and improving our lives. We look forward to tapping their deep knowledge base as we expand CTA's strategic vision and bring CES back in person to Las Vegas." Bridget Karlin, senior vice president of information technology for Kaiser Permanente, will serve as EB chair. Deena Ghazarian, founder and CEO of Austere, and Dr. Carmichael Roberts, co-founder and chairman of Soft Robotics, will serve as board vice chairs. NEW EB MEMBERS: • Melissa Andresko, chief corporate brand ambassador, Lutron • Steve Downer, vice president of consumer electronics, Amazon • Dr. Ximena Hartsock, founder, Tech Apprenticeships • Michael Moskowitz • Joe Stinziano, EVP of consumer electronics & enterprise IT, Samsung Electronics America CONTINUING EB MEMBERS: • Mike Fasulo • Pat Lavelle, president and CEO, Voxx International Corp. • Dr. James Mault, founder and CEO, BioIntelliSense I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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