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KBIS wrapped its 2026 show after three days of product launches, demos, networking and education, held Feb. 17–19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and produced by Emerald Expositions, KBIS again co-located with the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) to form Design & Construction Week (DCW)—bringing kitchen and bath into the larger design-and-build ecosystem that directly impacts the surface, panel and cabinet supply chain.
“KBIS 2026 was, by every measure, an incredible success and a reflection of the remarkable vitality of the kitchen and bath industry,” said Bill Darcy, Global President and CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “As shared at our annual State of the Association meeting, the industry is poised for a strong outlook, and the consistent feedback we received from attendees was that KBIS reignited enthusiasm for the future and provided meaningful connections that will help their businesses grow… KBIS is the can’t-miss event for the global kitchen, bath and home industry.”
DCW 2026 By the Numbers
- 117,000 registrants
- 2,250 exhibitors
- 1,150,000 net square feet
“KBIS 2026 once again proved why it is the must-attend event in the industry,” said Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President, Emerald. “From breakthrough product launches on the show floor to the innovation recognized through the Best of KBIS and Innovation Hour winners, this year’s exhibitors showcased the strength and evolution shaping the industry. The debut of Kitchen & Bath Canada and our executive peer-to-peer networks event, DesignPoint, speaks to the industry’s continued growth and our commitment to expanding our reach while creating meaningful opportunities for brands and buyers alike.”
Organizers noted steady crowds across the show floor, where exhibitors leaned into hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays.
KBIS also expanded its reach beyond the convention center with the debut of the Homeworthy x KBIS LIVE Studio, sponsored by GE Appliances’ House of Brands, featuring live interviews streamed online. “There are so many great brands at this show and extending the trends, innovation and inspiration to a broader audience was a valuable experience for GE Appliances,” said Mary Putman, Vice President of Marketing & Brand at GE Appliances, a Haier Company.
Looking Ahead
KBIS and Design & Construction Week return Feb. 2–4, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, once again co-locating with IBS.
