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KBIS 2021 Starts Today!

February 9, 2021

As you know, KBIS 2021 Virtual is taking place this week – Feb. 9-12. So you don’t miss a thing, we have listed out the agenda below – visit www.kbisconnect.com for more detailed information, and the show directory can be accessed HERE.

KBIS 2021: Tuesday, Feb. 9

9:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: NKBA Live: Designing the Healthy Home
Cindy Allen, EIC of Interior Design Magazine, Suzie Williford, NKBA EVP & CSO, Adam Gibson, CMKBD, CLIPP, CAPS, president of Adam Gibson Design and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, founder of Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design.

10:30 AM ET
ICFF Pavilion: DMTV Milkshake – Katie Tregiden: Making Sense of Waste

11:00 – 1:30 AM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Ask the Experts: Savant & Bauer Clifton
George Katsiris, VP, product evangelist, Savant Systems; Jeremy Bauer, Bauer Clifton; Jason Clifton, Bauer Clifton

1:00 – 1:45 PM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Design Uncut: The Smarthome Ecosystem
Gordon Van Zuiden, owner, CyberManor; Janyl Yousefpour, vice president of customer marketing, SnapAV; Kordon Vaughn, VP marketing, campaigns & creative, SnapAV; Emily Clark, principal interior designer/Creative Director, Clark & Co. Homes

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET
State of the Association/State of the Industry
Bill Darcy, NKBACEO; David Kohler, KOHLER CEO
Sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite

1:30 PM ET
ICFF Pavilion: ICFF Design Milk – MilkShake “Lite:” Hastings Tile

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Marketing at a Much Higher Level
Larry Heuvelman, The Owner Consultant
Sponsored by Kohler

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Your Website is Not Your Marketing Plan
Stephanie Bullwinkel, Imperial Kitchens and Baths
Sponsored by Kohler

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: The Crystal Ball: Predicting the Unpredictable for 2021
Moderator: Breegan Jane, designer and lifestyle expert
Panelists: Ellen O’Neill, SVP creative & visual, The Shade Store; Arianne Bellizaire, principal designer; Arianne Bellizaire Interiors LLC; Seth Stevens, chief designer, Luxury Space, Kohler Co.
Sponsored by Kohler

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: The New Frontier: Technology Takes Its Place
Moderator: Jason Knott, chief content officer, Connected Brands, Emerald
Panelists: Anthony Antolino, chief commercial officer & CMO, Delos; Chris Brandon, president, Brandon Architects; Daryl C. Williams, Ph.D., senior director, new product introduction and technology infrastructure, GE Appliances, a Haier company
Sponsored by GE Profile

3:30 – 4:30 PM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: Healthy Home Trends
Sara Gutterman, co-founder & CEO, Green Builder Media

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: Thirty Under 30 Welcome Celebration
Sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite

KBIS 2021: Wednesday, Feb. 10

9:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: NKBA Live: Designing the Healthy Home

10:30 AM ET
ICFF Pavilion: DMTV Milkshake – Nicole Gibbons: Creating a Joyful, Colorful Home

11:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Innovative Kitchens: Powerful Results with SmartHQ
Presented by GE Appliances

1:00 – 1:45 PM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Design Uncut: Beautiful Tech
Michelle Guss, director of residential business development- Crestron North America; Bryan Cell, senior design showroom manager- Crestron NYC; Sonia Hernandez, design showroom manager- Crestron Houston

1:30 PM ET
ICFF Pavilion: ICFF Design Milk – MilkShake “Lite:” Nemo Tile

1:30 – 1:40 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion Welcome
Bill Darcy & Suzie Williford, NKBA

1:40 – 2:10 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: European KB Showcase Keynote: The Four Pillars of the Caring Economy
Gudy Herder, founder, Eclectic Trends

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Technology Workshop: Must-Have Apps for Design
Vanessa DeKoekkoek, 2020
Sponsored by Kohler

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: How We Cook Now: A Chef’s Guide to Residential Appliances
Andrew Forlines, Chef A.F. LLC
Sponsored by Kohler

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: The Rise of Outdoor Kitchens: Profit from the Outside
Moderator: John McClain, principal designer, John McClain Design
Panelists: Daniel Germani, principal, Daniel Germani Designs; Matt Herbert, founder and GM, Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens, NKBA award winner; Young Huh, owner, Young Huh LLC
Sponsored by Cosentino

2:30 – 3:00 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: Global DesignBites
Presenting: Ballerina Kitchens, Germany

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: DesignBites
Hosted by: Darren Keefe, HGTV
Participating brands: Brondell Inc.; Control4, a SnapAV brand; LG Electronics; Kohler; Miele; Monogram; Signature Kitchen Suite; Wellborn

3:15 – 3:30 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: CEO Talks: Behind the Brand
NKBA CEO Bill Darcy will lead this 15-minute Q&A-style conversation with Eduardo Cosentino, CEO Cosentino North America.

3:30 – 4:30 PM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: Healthy Home Trends 

3:45 – 4:30 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: The Hottest European Design Trends
Moderater: Ingrid Abramovitch, executive editor, Elle Decor
Panelists: Iris Havekes, founder C-More Interior Design; Justine Fox, co-founder, Calzada Fox color consultancy; and Phil Pond, founder of Scarlet Opus, lifestyle trend agency

KBIS 2021: Thursday, Feb. 11

9:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: NKBA Live: Design Solutions for Living in Place
Hosted by: Kerrie Kelly, creative director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
Featuring: Jonas Carnemark, CKD, CLIPP, CARNEMARK design + build; Jennifer Bertrand, AKBD, CLIPP, Jennifer Bertrand Design

10:30 AM ET
ICFF Pavilion: DMTV Milkshake – Harry Nuriev: Creating a New Maximal Minimalism

11:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Asked and Answered: Designers’ Top Five Smart Home Integration Questions
Jason Knott of CE Pro, George Harrison of Harrison Home Systems, John Clancy of Crestron and Chelsie Butler of KBB magazine

1:00 – 1:45 PM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Design Uncut: Taking Life Outdoors

1:30 PM ET
ICFF Pavilion: ICFF Design Milk – MilkShake “Lite:” AMEICO Lighting

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Five Functions of a Successful Kitchen and Bath Business
Fred Reikowsky, Legacy Business Leaders
Sponsored by Kohler

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell: Role Playing
Jan Neiges, CMKBD, Jan Neiges CMKBD LLC
Sponsored by Kohler

1:45 – 2:00 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: CEO Talks: Behind the Brand
NKBA CEO Bill Darcy leads this 15-minute Q&A style conversation with Mikael Akerberg, chairman and CEO nobilia North America.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: The Happiness Equation – How “Well” are Your Designs?
Moderated by: Carisha Swanson, market director, House Beautiful
Panelists: Jennifer Bertrand, owner & principal, Jennifer Bertrand, LLC; Angela Harris, CEO & principal, TRIO; Jimmy Slattery, senior product manager, Elkay Manufacturing
Sponsored by Elkay

2:15 – 2:45 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: Global DesignBites
Presenting: Schott Certan, JWICO Kitchens

3:00 – 3:45 PM ET
Global Connect Pavilion: Best of Europe: “Favorite Finds” Kitchen & Bath Edition
Learn about the newest innovative products and fresh design trends from the perspective of global trade professionals and design writers Elisabetta Rizzatto, Italian Bark; Stacey Sheppard, The Design Sheppard; and Yvonne Zahn, Kuechen-Glueck. Hosted by Veronika Miller, CEO, Modenus Media

3:30 – 4:00 PM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: Sustainable Design: Recycling & Repurposing Luxury Kitchens
Moderator: Steve Feldman, Founder & CEO, Renovation Angel; Featuring:
Matthew Quinn, co-owner, Design Galleria; Kimball Derrick, CKD, Renovation Angel, industry partner; Jennifer Padovani, chief marketing officer, Renovation Angel

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: 30’s Choice Awards
Hosted by Kari Mitchell, AKBD, Thirty Under 30 Alum

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET
NKBA Design + Industry Awards
Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO; Suzie Williford, NKBA EVP of industry relations & chief strategy officer
Sponsored by 2020, Beko, House of Rohl

KBIS 2021: Friday, Feb. 12

9:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: NKBA Live: Design Solutions for Living in Place

10:30 AM ET
ICFF Pavilion: DMTV Milkshake – Ashley Wilkins: Experience to Create Meaningful Spaces

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
NKBA Certification Update
Andrew Mackenzie & Johanna Baars, NKBA

11:00 – 11:30
Connected Living Pavilion: Rebroadcast: Innovative Kitchens: Powerful Results with SmartHQ

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET
KBISNeXT Stage: Design Eye: Up Close with Bobby Berk
Bobby Berk, Bobby Berk Home and Bobby Berk Interiors + Design, and costar of Queer Eye; Kelli Ellis, VP global industry relations, Ronati, speaker & TV host
Sponsored by Control4

1:30 PM ET
ICFF Pavilion: ICFF Design Milk – MilkShake “Lite:” Fantini Rubinetti

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Accessible Luxury Throughout a Lifetime
Dani Polidor, Suite Artistry; Ebony Stephenson, Designs by Ebony; Louie Delaware, Living In Place Institute, LLC; Ryan Herd, Caregiver Smart Solutions
Sponsored by Kohler

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Voices from the Industry: Color Splash, a Colorful Approach to Designing Your Next Kitchen or Bath
Allie Mann, Case Design
Sponsored by Kohler

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
ID Live “Celebrates NKBA Design + Innovation Awards Winners”
Cindy Allen, Interior Design Magazine; Suzie Williford, NKBA

2:00 – 2:45 PM ET
Connected Living Pavilion: Design Uncut: The 5th Room

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Best of KBIS
Hosted by: Pam Jaccarino, Luxe Interiors + Design
Best of KBIS Judges: Mary Douglas Drysdale, Drysdale Design Associates Inc.; Elma Gardner, CMKBD, By Design Studios; Ariana Lovato, AKBD, Honeycomb Home Design; Emily Mackie, ASID, Inspired Interiors; Benjamin Ouellette, CLIPP, BJOID Interior Design
Sponsored by Luxe

3:30 – 4:00 PM ET
Healthy Living Pavilion: Sustainable Design: Recycling & Repurposing Luxury Kitchens

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Product Hunt Awards
Sponsored by Ferguson