The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is once again issuing an open call for presenters on the NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge, the show floor’s hubs for dynamic discussions that inspire the industry. Across three days of engaging keynotes, candid conversations, and lively panels, NEXTStage and LUXURY Lounge bring together influential voices from every corner of the architecture and design world. In 2026, speakers will share their expertise and fresh perspectives across all facets of the industry:
- Design Inspiration: Bold ideas, fresh aesthetics, and creative solutions shaping tomorrow’s spaces
- Business Trends: Real-world strategies, lessons learned, and insider insights from industry leaders
- Luxury Topics: High-end design trends, premium materials, and elevated experiences that define the cutting edge of kitchen and bath space
- Sustainability: Innovations that put people and the planet first, featuring healthy, human-centric, and eco-smart design
- Technology: The latest in AI, smart home advancements, and digital tools transforming design
- Wellness: Design strategies that promote health, comfort, and well-being
If you are qualified to speak with authority on any of these topics, KBIS invites you to submit an application here to be considered for a spot on the NEXTStage and/or the LUXURY Lounge. Selection will take into account expertise in the architecture and design community, speaking experience, social media presence, and the ability to offer a unique and compelling perspective. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025.
Past featured voices have taken on the industry’s most pressing topics and sparked dialogue across the design community. From kitchen legends Mick De Giulio and Christopher Peacock joining Richard T. Anuszkiewicz on the NEXTStage to talk life and business, to design icons Nina Magon and Corey Damon Jenkins and author Sophie Donelson lending their luxury expertise to the Lounge, KBIS has hosted and amplified so many esteemed names in and around the industry.
NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge cover a wide range of kitchen and bath topics, seeking fresh, engaging content to captivate the KBIS audience. Consider applying if you have a distinct understanding of emerging trends, a timely perspective on the future of the industry, expertise in a niche design 1philosophy, or a talent for storytelling backed by experience. If this isn’t you but sounds like someone you know or admire, email our programming team at [email protected] with the subject line “KBIS Presenter” and give us the reasons why.
Brands and brand collaborators are also invited to take part in NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge with their compelling ideas through sponsorship opportunities. If you are employed by an exhibiting brand, please contact your KBIS Sales Representative to discuss. For more detailed sponsorship information, please visit here.
Professional circuit speakers may not be considered.
