NKBA Panel: Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design

Moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with: Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors Shae Wilder, National Trade Marketing Manager, BlueStar Pam Durkin, President, James Martin Vanities

Guest Speakers: Andrea Lillo, Sarah Robertson, Kelly Collier-Clark, Shae Wilder, Pam Durkin

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two- Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams This Color Trend Forecast will provide a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidence-based findings, and a focus on Health, Safety, and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers, as well as color, material, and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include historic, psychological, and sustainability factors that provide insight into the four-color evolution stories for 2026: Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks, and Foundational Neutrals.

Guest Speakers: Sue Wadden

NKBA x Cosentino Reception & Ribbon Cutting

The official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon-cutting presentation at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails to follow to mark the occasion!

NKBA Panel: Designing with Light, Finish & Form

Moderated by Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with: Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc. Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors Kristina Christopher, VP, Product Management & Design, Kichler Caroline Danielson, Senior Director of Showrooms, Ferguson Home

Guest Speakers: Jill Cohen, Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Kristina Christopher, Caroline Danielson

NKBA Panel: 2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends

Moderated by Karen Carroll, Editor at Large, FLOWER Magazine, in conversation with: Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School Briana Ryan, Director of A&D Development, Miele USA Jonathan Krieger, Executive Vice President, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, a division of Fabuwood

Guest Speakers: Karen Carroll, Alena Capra, Julee Ireland, Briana Ryan, Jonathan Krieger

NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath

Moderated by Carisha Swanson, Market Director, House Beautiful, in conversation: Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths Heather French, French & French Interiors David Weinstein, Vice President of Sales, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams

Guest Speakers: Carisha Swanson, Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Heather French, David Weinstein, Sue Wadden

NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business

Moderated by Chandler Presson Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury, in conversation with: Richard Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors Jake Slatnick, Founder & CEO, FreePower Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President, Urban Bonfire

Guest Speakers: Chandler Presson Pibl, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Arianne Bellizaire, Jake Slatnick, Ryan Bloom