Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)

More than 81,000 builders, remodelers, developers and other home building professionals filled the exhibit halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the 81st NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 25-27. This marks the largest show in 17 years.

Attendees visited more than 1,800 exhibitors – including 750 new exhibitors – over 728,000 net square feet, exploring innovative building products and technology to advance the industry and enhance new homes.

“This year’s show surpassed our high expectations for attendance, exhibit space and educational opportunities,” said NAHB Chief Revenue Officer Geoff Cassidy. “Attendees saw the latest trends in home technology and resilience, and the latest advancements in building techniques.”

“There are a lot more people here this year, and they really did a good job of organizing like-vendors together to make it easier to check out the same kind of products,” said Josh Deal, a home builder at JNJ Enterprises in McKinney, Texas.

“Traffic has been incredible. We’re having great conversations, and everyone’s been super engaged,” noted Sarah Caperton, director of siding innovation and commercialization at LP Building Products.

DCW 2025 By-the-Numbers

• Over 124,000 DCW registered visitors
• More than 2,500 exhibitors
• Over 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space

KBIS 2025 By-the-Numbers

• Over 43,000 KBIS registered visitors
• Nearly 700 KBIS exhibitors
• More than 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space
• Over 150 first-time exhibitors
• Nearly 270 international exhibitors

This year also marked the 12th anniversary of Design & Construction Week® (DCW), the co-location of IBS and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. DCW drew over 124,000 attendees, and nearly 2,500 exhibitors occupied over 1.2 million net square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits.

IBS attendees enhanced their industry knowledge by attending any of more than 120 education sessions led by experts on a wide range of industry topics, including artificial intelligence, building technology, research and trends. Two demo zones featured live demonstrations of trending topics in residential construction, allowing building professionals to learn best practices for building more durable, efficient, higher-quality homes.

Attendees also took advantage of numerous networking events throughout the week and visited The New American Home™ that showcased cutting-edge building techniques, high-performance design, and the latest products and trends.

“There was so much to see and do, but the education was especially valuable. Each session had several really good nuggets of information that you can take and apply to different markets,” said first-time IBS attendee Ryan Darmetko, sales manager at Eastwood Homes in Charlotte, N.C. “We knew the show was going to be big and busy, but it was all very well organized and 100% worth the investment of coming.”

Next year, DCW will take place in Orlando, Feb. 17-19. Learn more about the show at www.BuildersShow.com.

The Show Will Feature an Expanded Footprint, New Exhibitors, and Dynamic
Programming for its 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Convention Center, February 27-29, 2024

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) opened registration today for the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which will take place February 27-29, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

KBIS is the largest North American trade expo and networking opportunity for kitchen and bath industry professionals. The 2024 show will host more than 500 exhibitors and include programming and awards across a range of categories. The annual event is owned by NKBA and produced by Emerald
Expositions.

“KBIS shines a spotlight on kitchen and bath design and technology. It’s an incredible opportunity for both new exhibitors and alumni to showcase their latest products and innovations—and for design professionals to discover the trends that will lead the industry in the coming year,” said Suzie Williford,
NKBA EVP & Chief Strategy Officer. “Building from a record-setting 2023 edition, this year marks the 60th anniversary of KBIS, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with an even larger layout and new programming.”

KBIS – 60th Anniversary & 2024 Exhibitors

This milestone year for KBIS will prove to be its largest yet—an additional 50,000 square feet of exhibits will bring the show’s expanded footprint across three expo halls to more than 450,000 square feet—displaying top-of-the-line products from leading-edge exhibitors.

2024 exhibitors will include: Beko, Cambria, Compac, Cosentino, Delta, Emtek, Fabuwood, Forte Group, GE Appliances Café and Monogram and Profile brands, James Martin Vanities, Karran, Kohler, LX Hausys, Middleby, Miele, Moen, Pfister, SMEG, Signature Kitchen Suite, Top Knobs – Hardware Resources, TOTO, Whirlpool, and Z-Line, among others.

With a growing international scope, KBIS will host brands from Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom among other countries. In addition, KBIS continues to grow beyond kitchens & baths, expanding to include products for outdoor kitchens, laundry
rooms, bedrooms, walk-in closets, and more. Some of the must-see destinations within the 2024 show include:

• The DCW Outdoor Living Pavilion focuses on outdoor living products and will feature brands like Dometic Home, NatureKast, and Premier Outdoor USA
• The German Pavilion will showcase manufacturers of German kitchen and bath products and services
• All new Luxury Talks Lounge in the North Hall will feature brands new to KBIS and leading designers sharing luxury trends and design best practices on a show floor lounge that will also host designer networking events
• The Kickstarter Zone will host new-to-market brands that have been in the residential design and construction business for less than three years and are exhibiting for the first time at KBIS
• KBISNeXT Stage will be held in the South Hall this coming year and continues to be a cornerstone of the KBIS experience, bringing to life the kitchen and bath industry through panels, conversations, awards, and competitions.

“Over its 60-year history, KBIS has established itself as a ‘must-attend’ event for industry leaders. The show is a place for connection across disciplines with colleagues able to network and exchange ideas,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, Group Vice President KBIS. “We look forward to 2024 and all that KBIS has to
offer.”

Design & Construction Week® – The Residential Design and Construction Industry Hub

KBIS and IBS (the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show®) is pleased to continue to co-locate. Building on over a decade of collaboration, Design & Construction Week (DCW) will feature more than 1,900 combined exhibitors and 1,100,000 total net square feet for 2024. There will be 100,000+ design and construction professionals expected to attend to see the newest products and meet with industry experts.

Register Early and Save

KBIS registration is here, and NKBA members can sign up for free during the month of September.

Additional KBIS & NKBA Events

• The NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards will be hosted on February 26 announcing the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2023 Professional Design Competition winners. The opening event will offer opportunities to network and connect colleagues.
• Voices From The Industry (VFTI) will feature thought leaders sharing their industry insights and experiences to foster collaboration through more than 75+ educational sessions and workshops.

Once attendees register for KBIS, they can buy tickets to these featured events as well as The BASH and Shark Matchmaking. Additional pricing and package details can be found here.