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how producers have named the 2015 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) a mega-event. In addition to once again co-locating with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS), this year, more partner events have been added. On January 18-23, thousands of residential design and construction professionals will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the second annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the industry products, trends and technologies. For 50 years, KBIS has served as a voice for professionals in the kitchen and bath industry. Another new addition to KBIS is KBISNeXT. Designed to offer thought-provoking programming and more exhibit space, KBISNeXT will support a newly launched stage and tech bar. Best of KBIS Awards, which showcase innovative booth, and the newest program, Innovative Showroom Competition Awards, will also be housed under KBISNeXT. There will not be a dull moment between KBISNeXT and the KBIS partner events: Las Vegas Market; International Builders Show; International Window Coverings Expo; and International Surface Event.

Las Vegas Market (LVM)

During the beginning of DCW, January 18-22, Las Vegas Market (LVM) will display furniture, home dcor and gift market offerings at the Las Vegas World Market Center. LVM offers a unique cross- section of 2,000 plus resources in a distinctive market destination. With two markets each year, retailers and designers can shop a broad assortment of product from thousands of manufacturers of furniture, mattress, lighting, decorative accessories, floor coverings, home textiles, tabletop, and general gifts. This year, LVM will focus on more fashion-forward, design-driven lines in all categories.

KBIS 2015: Go big, or go home

BY ASHLEI WILLIAMS

Partner events added to welcome anticipated 125,000 plus attendees

Monday, January 19 9:00am - 5:00pm: DiSCover Your Selling Style; Encore - Beethoven 1 11:30am - 4:00pm: NKBA Educators' Forum; Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino 12:30 - 6:00pm: Learning Courses; Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (rooms vary) 6:00 - 7:30pm: Design Competition; Tryst Nightclub, Wynn Hotel 8:00 - 10:00pm: The Party; Tryst Nightclub, Wynn Hotel Tuesday, January 20 8:00-9:00am: (Doors open at 7:00am) Opening Ceremonies; Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (LVH), Paradise Event Center 8:00 - 10:00am: Official KBIS Media Tour (Open to media only); LVCC 9:00am - 5:00pm: Show Floor Open; LVCC 9:30am - 10:15am: Multi- Generational Living; KBIS NeXT Stage: LVCC South Hall 10:30am - 5:30pm: Voices from the Industry LVCC North Hall (rooms vary) 11:00am - 12:00pm: Champagne & Cupcakes (Invite only); Electrolux: Booth N2628 12:00 - 1:00pm: SEO by Design; KBIS NeXT Stage: LVCC South Hall

KBIS: On the floor