NKBA Global Connect at KBIS 2025

The NKBA Global Connect Lounge SL1113 and Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion SL2111 in the South Hall are the pillars of NKBA Global Connect at KBIS. Attendees will discover new-to-the-market international brands and engage with exciting rapid-fire spotlight presentations highlighting the newest International brands. Panel discussions will connect international exhibitors with KBIS attendees and industry experts and International Pavilions from Germany, the UK, Brazil, and Italy will be featured at the show in North and South Halls.

NKBA Global Connect Lounge Program

Tuesday, February 25

10:00 am – 11:00 am
NKBA Global Connect Brand Spotlights  

Hosted by LuAnn Nigara, Global Connect Advisor, and president of LuAnn Nigara Inc, hear rapid-fire presentations by Strategic Alliance Partner ANIMA AVR and by the following brands:

BMA The UK based Bathroom Manufacturer’s Association and its pavilion brands

• Grant Westfield
• Thomas Crapper

And NKBA Global Connect Member:

Falmec – Manufacturers of high end downdraft and decorative ventilation systems.
To reserve your seat, register here.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Building Your Brand in the North American Market

Panel discussion designed for international brands wanting to learn more about how to position and market their brands in North America. Hear from Global Connect marketing advisors on key approaches to establish brand presence efficiently and effectively. Moderated by Heather Shannon, NKBA SVP of Marketing & Communications Panelists: Erik Perez, Hello PR Group; Sherry Qualls, M2 Consulting Group; Veronika Miller, M2 Consulting Group.
To reserve your seat, register here.

Wednesday, February 26

10:00 am – 11:00 am
NKBA Global Connect Brand Spotlights  

Hosted by Greg Rohl, Global Connect Advisor and principal, The Rohl Model, see and hear a series of rapid-fire presentations by new-to-KBIS international brands, presenting innovative products to the North American market: Global Connect member, SCHOTT; Strategic Alliance Partner, CEDIA, and German Pavilion member companies: Haecker, Blanco, and W. Kirchoff.
To reserve your seat, register here.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Distribution and Sales Options – Go-to-Market Strategies in North America

Panel discussion designed for International brands wanting to learn more about sales, distribution, and showroom partner strategies in North America. Panelists: Greg Rohl, The Rohl Model; Kate Bailey, Ferguson; Craig Webb, Webb Analytics; Andrew Savant, Pinnacle Group; Bruce Case, Case Architects and Remodelers.
To reserve your seat, register here.

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Bright Future of Design – Opportunities Beyond Business As Usual

One of the most common business models for designers is to charge design fees and markups but in a world that is rife with e-commerce, online and even AI based design services and purchasing options, design pros may wonder if their opportunities are dwindling. Designhounds Founder and CEO of M2 Consulting Group in conversation with Robin Rigby Fisher CMKBD, CAPS, CLIPPS, Department Chair at Portland Community College, will host a designer and student roundtable discussion to explore the importance of diversified sourcing and disruptive business models to continue on a successful and inspiring career path.
To reserve your seat, register here.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
“Hit Me With Your Best Schott” Bourbon Tasting

Celebrate the craftsmanship and American home of Germany’s SCHOTT CERAN (and its home tech brands) with a shot of Kentucky Bourbon. Learn how German engineering and technology is combined with American ingenuity to create innovative glass used in a myriad of ways to make life better at home. Attendees will be registered to win premium Kentucky Bourbon along with special SCHOTT shot glasses.
To reserve your seat, register here.

Thursday, February 27

10:00 am – 11:30 am
“The Ingredients Inside” Breakfast & Trends from EXPO SICAM

Technology integration is driving the inside of kitchen and bath furnishings. Hear and see the newest updates from Global Connect Advisors Kenn Busch and Eric Marshall and Strategic Alliance Partner SICAM, led by Carolina Giobbi, about the European ingredients that are making kitchens, baths, and storage/closets smarter.
To reserve your seat, register here.

NKBA Global Connect Kiosks

The NKBA Global Connect Kiosk Pavilion features a collection of new-to-North America kitchen and bath brands from around the world. See the newest offerings from manufacturers, organizations and associations interested in exploring the North American market. Kiosk participants will also present brand spotlights daily in the NKBA Global Connect Lounge.

SCHOTT – Schott AG is a German multinational glass company specializing in the manufacture of glass and glass-ceramics. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, it is owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The company’s founder and namesake, Otto Schott, is credited with the invention of borosilicate glass.

SICAM – The International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-finished Products for the Furniture Industry is where International manufacturers of kitchen and bath furniture meet to find the most innovative components and accessories. Where technique meets design.

InstallerSHOW – The largest UK event supporting the UK kitchen and bath industry featuring HAUS, a full-scale two-story house in the new InstallerBuild hall, is an exciting collaboration among Natural Building Systems, award-winning architects IF_DO, and InstallerSHOW. HAUS will also provide a blueprint for how sustainable, high-quality homes can be built using modern methods and offsite construction.

Falmec – Known as the Italian expert in ventilation and extractor systems, each Falmec product is designed, developed, and made entirely in Vittorio Veneto, near Venice. In the area known as “inox valley,” the tradition of steel and metal crafting has evolved over the centuries. It has become one of the most important Italian industrial districts for steel processing and is where Falmec products are manufactured.

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, Italy, the UK, and Brazil. Each Pavilion features individual brand and country programming.

German “Made in Germany” Pavilion located in North Hall

UK Pavilion located in South Hall

Italian Confindustria Ceramica Pavilion located in North Hall

Italian ANIMA AVR Pavilion located in South Hall

Brazil “It’s Natural” Pavilion located in South Hall

We look forward to seeing you at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas! For more on Global Connect at KBIS, visit KBIS.com.