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RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2026 32 A S S O C I AT I O N [ N E W S ] N KBA is back at Broad Hall October 17-21 with a reimagined immersive showroom, the latest must-know kitchen trends, and new programming on the best of whole-home design. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 • 2027 Trendspotting: NKBA Reveals New Kitchen Trends Report Join the NKBA for brunch at Broad Hall as the association reveals key findings from its 2027 Kitchen Trends Report, and top brands and designers share their takes on the trends driving the industry. • The Business of Kitchen & Bath Learn from top designers and brand leaders on what drives a successful kitchen & bath design business. From operations to social media marketing, explore the latest ways to grow and scale your business. • Keynote – Evolution of the Home: The Consumer Shifts Reshaping Design & What it Means for Your Business Join Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA, and Tammy Covington, President & CEO of HPMA, for an exclusive discussion of groundbreaking research exploring the evolving relationship between kitchen and bath professionals, interior designers, and the home furnishings industry. Drawing on findings from the NKBA and HPMA All-Home Design Study, this Town Hall will examine how design professionals are collaborating across disciplines, where opportunities for growth exist, and how changing consumer expectations are reshaping residential design. • NKBA Cocktail Reception Join the National Kitchen & Bath Association and leading kitchen and bath brands as they toast to Fall Market! Hosted on the stunning outdoor terrace, guests can enjoy cocktails and refreshments. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 • 2027 Trendspotting: NKBA Reveals New Kitchen Trends Report Join the NKBA for brunch at Broad Hall as the association reveals key findings from its 2027 Kitchen Trends Report, and top brands and designers share their takes on the trends driving the industry. • The Colors of 2027: Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams Join Sherwin-Williams for a luncheon on the NKBA Terrace as the industry-leading authority on color, Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, breaks down the latest color trends shaping home design for 2027. • Building Your Dream Design Business: Journey of Two Bold Firms Join nationally recognized design leaders Christi Barbour, Barbour Spangle Design, and Vicky Serany, Southern Studio Interior Design, for a candid panel discussion about the grit, growth, and guiding values that built their thriving design firms. Attendees will walk away with fresh inspiration, actionable strategies, and the confidence to define success on their own terms. • Cocktails & Conversation with the NKBA Design Council Visit Broad Hall for cocktails and conversation with the 2026 NKBA Design Council, Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng, and Nathan Orsman. These industry titans will delve into kitchen and bath design, sharing their takes on the latest trends and tips on designing spaces that function both as workrooms and hospitality showpieces. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 • 2027 Trendspotting: NKBA Reveals New Kitchen Trends Report Join the NKBA for brunch at Broad Hall as the association reveals key findings from its 2027 Kitchen Trends Report, and top brands and designers share their takes on the trends driving the industry. • Lunch & Learn: The Business of Kitchen & Bath Learn from top designers and brand leaders on what drives a successful kitchen & bath design business. From operations to social media marketing, explore the latest ways to grow and scale your business. Pre-registration for High Point Fall Market ends October 14th. Visit NKBA.org/hpmkt for more details. NKBA TO UNVEIL LATEST RESEARCH AT HIGH POINT FALL MARKET RO

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