Show Schedule
KBIS 2026 Show Schedule
Show Floor Hours
February 17 – 19, 2026
Tuesday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
*Invitation only
** Ticketed event
** KBIS Full Registration required to attend
*** Open to all NKBA educators and students
Monday, February 16, 2026
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
6:00 PM-11:00 PM
NKBA Design + Industry Awards / Opening Party **
Rosen Centre Grand Ballroom
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
DCW Opening Ceremonies, Featuring Emmitt Smith
OCCC: Valencia Ballroom (West Hall)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
VFTI Sessions
OCCC: S230 A, B, C, D, E
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
30's Introductions
NEXTStage (S28201)
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Global Connect Brand Spotlights
NKBA Booth (S25058)
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Executive Forum *
OCCC: S222 (Destination Lounge)
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Certified Designers Luncheon *
OCCC: S210 A
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Ballerina Kuchen Brand Spotlight in NKBA Booth
NKBA Booth (S25058)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
VFTI Wine & Design Sessions *
OCCC: S230 F
3:30 PM-4:00 PM
NKBA Design + Industry Awards Winner Interviews
NKBA Booth (S25058)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
NKBA State of the Association & State of the Industry
OCCC: S320 E
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
VFTI Sessions
OCCC: S230 A, B, C, D, E
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Global Connect Brand Spotlights
NKBA Booth (S25058)
2:30 PM-4:00 PM
Student and Educator Coffee Break *
OCCC: S210 A
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Best of KBIS Awards Ceremony
NEXTStage (S28201)
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
SCHOTT Custom Event in NKBA Booth
NKBA Booth (S25058)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
VFTI Wine & Design Sessions *
OCCC: S230 F
8:30 PM-12:30 AM
The Bash **
Mango's Orlando
Thursday, February 19, 2026
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
VFTI Sessions
OCCC: S230 A, B, C, D, E
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Shark Event **
OCCC: S210 A
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
VFTI Wine & Design Sessions *
OCCC: S230 F
5:00 PM-7:30 PM
IBS Closing Concert Featuring Brothers Osborne **
OCCC: Valencia Ballroom