October 2, 2018

The 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, today announced HomeAdvisor and Caesarstone as sponsors of the NKBA presents KBISNeXT Stage. A hub of activity throughout the entire show, the stage will feature dynamic programming all three days of KBIS, February 19–21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“The KBISNeXT Stage is central to the unforgettable attendee experience that is KBIS. The support of these two leading brands signals their confidence in the value and relevance of the 2019 stage programming and we share their enthusiasm,” said Suzie Williford, executive vice president of industry relations and chief strategy officer for the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), which owns KBIS.

“HomeAdvisor is proud to sponsor the KBISNeXT Stage for the third year in a row. Just as we connect homeowners with service professionals, the stage connects attendees with the industry’s latest trends and valuable insights shared by leading kitchen and bath pros,” said Craig Smith, president and chief operating officer, ANGI Homeservices.

“Caesarstone is excited to partner with HomeAdvisor to bring the KBISNeXT Stage to life and we are thrilled to have a presence at this ‘must-see’ show feature,” added Ari Asher, vice president of marketing for Caesarstone US.

Featuring a “who’s who” of the kitchen and bath world, the KBISNeXT Stage will once again showcase lively panel discussions on topics ranging from women in design, sustainability and color to modern luxury and living small. Recently announced panels include:

Design Connection Powered by CEDIA Expo – Where Design Meets Technology

Tuesday, February 19, 2019: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Moderator: Jill Waage, editor in chief, Traditional Home

Panelists:

David VanWert, principal, VanWert Technology Design
Joe Whitaker, president, The Thoughtful Home
Molly Switzer, principal and owner, Molly N. Switzer Designs, LLC
Toni Sabatino, owner, Tony Sabatino Style

The New Modern Luxury – Exploring the Evolution of the Term “Luxury” in Design

Wednesday, February 20, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Moderator: Parker Bowie Larsen, market director, Architectural Digest

Panelists:

Alison Pickart, Interior Designer
Beth Dotolo, principal, Pulp Design and NKBA Insider
Carolina Gentry, principal, Pulp Design and NKBA Insider
Richard Anuszkeiwicz, executive director, Kitchen and Bath, Alt Breeding Schwartz

Show favorites also return to the 2019 stage including NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 presentation, Design Bites, the Best of KBIS Awards, and more. The full slate of KBIS 2019 stage programming will be announced in October.

“We’re honored by the partnerships we’ve developed with HomeAdvisor and Caesarstone. Our sincere thanks to both for their support in bringing this stage to our show,” said Brian Pagel, senior vice president, Emerald Expositions.

Join more than 31,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors and 400 media expected to visit KBIS 2019, the kitchen and bath industry’s main event. Register early via KBIS.com to take advantage of discounted registration and hotel rates.