- January 22, 2024
- Sarah Miller
NKBA Global Connect is the platform designed to connect the international kitchen and bath industry. Global Connect at KBIS features three key components where brands, attendees, and strategic partner associations and organizations collaborate:
1. The NKBA Global Connect Lounge SL7015. Be sure to register for programming as many events require pre-registration. (link to lounge programming registrations);
2. The Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion SL8027 and International Pavilions – Germany, UK, and Brazilian Stone and over 35 individual Global Connect exhibitors in the West, North, and South Halls. Be sure to pick up the complete listing of all participants at the Global Connect Lounge reception.
NKBA Global Connect International Pavilions
NKBA Global Connect, in partnership with international organizations and associations, presents the International Pavilions Areas. Found in the North and South Halls, these spaces host innovative products and services from Germany, the UK, and Brazil. Each Pavilion features individual brand and country programming.
NKBA Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion
The NKBA Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion (booth #SL8027) features a collection of new-to-North America kitchen and bath brands from Holland, Ukraine, Italy, New Zealand, and Germany. Kiosk participants will also present brand spotlights daily in the Global Connect lounge.
Participating brands include Concelo, Dekker, Schott, SICAM, and Ukraine.
German Pavilion – Booth #N362
Produced in collaboration with NKBA Global Connect alliance partners, VDM/AMK, the German Pavilion features several brands celebrating the “Made in Germany” appellation. The pavilion will host a variety of activities within its borders as well as involvement in the Global Connect Lounge programming.
Participating brands include Ballerina Kuechen, Elektra, and Ninkaplast.
UK Pavilion – Booth #SL7041
Produced in collaboration with the NKBA Global Alliance partner, BMA, the UK Pavilion features a select number of brands carrying the appellation “Made in the UK”. Pavilion participants will also participate in Global Connect Lounge programming.
Participating brands include Lakes Bathrooms, Thomas Crapper and Co, Senstec, Fitzroy of London, and BMA/Installer Show.
Brazilian Natural Stone Pavilion – Booth #SL6015
The Brazilian Natural Stone Pavilion, produced in collaboration with NKBA Global Alliance partner, Centro Rochas, features a unique immersion into the perfectly imperfect world of Brazilian natural stone. Themed “It’s Natural”, the pavilion explores the concept of “wellness and wellbeing” through nature. Centro Rochas products represent over 20 quarries, sharing their unique stories and history.
NKBA Global Connect at KBIS is poised to be a success! You can read the full list of Global Connect members coming to KBIS 2024 here.
