KBIS to Recognize Exhibitor Excellence
ORLANDO, FL – The Kitchen & Bath Business Show (KBIS), scheduled for February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, has announced a brand-new program to spotlight exhibitor excellence: Innovation Hour, a fast-paced, design-forward “show + tell” session that highlights emerging materials, product features and design details that are quietly shaping the future of kitchen and bath spaces.
An invitation to be creative, this editorial event will feature up to eight live presentations detailing new-to-market or under-the-radar innovation that deserves more attention -- whether it is a new finish, a clever use case or a sustainable material.
While “newness” is always something to celebrate at KBIS, this format is designed to widen the spotlight to include the many noteworthy products and minds that deserve to shine. Each five-minute moderated presentation will engage tactile sample-driven storytelling -- and offer a must-attend event for designers, specifiers and creative thinkers.
At the end, audience members will judge the presenters live in three categories: “Most Innovative,” “Most Unexpected” and “I’d Spec This Tomorrow.”
Brands can apply now to present their innovations here; the deadline to submit an application is December 4, 2025. The event will take place on February 17, 2026, at 12 p.m. on the KBIS NEXT Stage.
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