KBIS 2027 Announces Open Call for Presenters

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is now accepting speaker submissions for NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge. The KBIS Podcast Studio is also seeking its own lineup of industry voices to record live on the show floor. KBIS will stage three days of robust and enriching conversations at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 2-4.

KBIS organizers are actively looking for NEXTStage speakers who have expertise regarding the following tracks:

• Whole Home: A look at how thoughtful design carries through the entire home, connecting the kitchen and bath to the spaces around them.
• Business & Buzz: The bold takes, market intelligence and hot topics industry leaders are debating right now — from the trends and launches making noise to where the business is really heading.
• Technology: The tools reshaping the craft, from artificial intelligence to the newest advances in the connected home.
• Wellness & Sustainability: Design for living well and building responsibly, from restorative spaces to healthier, longer-lasting materials.

The LUXURY Lounge stands apart as its own destination, with programming devoted entirely to setting the standard at the highest end of kitchen and bath. Its panels and fireside chats dig into what luxury means today and where it’s headed next — the materials redefining craft, the trends shaping high-end taste and the realities of designing for the most discerning clients. Last year, the Lounge brought designers together for sessions ranging from carving out a niche to building a digital presence in luxury design.

Now in its third year, the KBIS Podcast Studio brings industry conversations to a live recording booth right on the show floor, covering everything from luxury and the whole home to AI and the business of design. New this year, applicants can submit to participate in the KBIS Podcast Studio. Designers who host their own industry podcast can opt in on the application for the opportunity to record an episode live from KBIS.

Professionals with expertise in one of these areas are welcome to apply here. The applications window stays open through Oct. 2. Candidates are evaluated on their expertise in the architecture and design community, speaking experience, social media presence and ability to deliver a fresh, memorable point of view suited to the track.

Anyone who knows a colleague who would be a stronger fit can send that person’s name to the team at KBIS@flyingcamel.com with the subject line “KBIS Speaker” and a note regarding their qualifications and relevant experience.

Exhibiting brands and their collaborators are encouraged to take part as well, and both stages have room for strong ideas. Anyone employed by an exhibiting company should connect with their KBIS sales representative to explore the options. For detailed sponsorship information, please visit here.

Professional circuit speakers may not be considered.