International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show to extend co-location agreement until 2030

In 2013, the initial agreement was announced by the NAHB and NKBA to co-locate IBS and KBIS under the banner of Design & Construction Week (DCW), beginning with the 2014 event held in Las Vegas. The co-hosted events have become the largest annual gathering of homebuilding and design industry professionals.

Growth and success

“2024 marks the 60th anniversary of KBIS – a tremendous achievement and an opportunity to not only celebrate our growth, but also set goals for how we want to continue to elevate the show and help move the industry forward,” he said. declared Bill Darcy, President and Global CEO of NKBA|KBIS. “We have had great success working with NAHB and IBS and are proud to announce the continuation of our partnership in this milestone year. As the kitchen, bathroom and wider homebuilding, architectural, design and renovation sectors continue to grow, it is more important than ever to provide a central source of inspiration and innovation.

“Design & Construction Week truly excelled, proving to be a resounding success, and we couldn’t be more excited to extend the partnership between KBIS and IBS,” said Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President, Residential and Commercial Connections, Emerald. “We have seen a record number of new exhibitors and attendees in recent years and look forward to building on our continued growth as one of the nation’s largest industry events through our joint presence with NAHB and IBS.

From 2027 to 2030, the two shows will continue to occupy separate rooms within the Las Vegas Convention Center, but a single pass will give registrants access to both exhibitions. The NKBA and NAHB will continue to produce separate educational programs and special events.

11 years together

DCW 2024, taking place this week in Las Vegas, marks the 11th year of the agreement. Both shows are expected to host more than 2,400 exhibitors, or more than 110,000 industry professionals, across more than 1 million net square feet of exhibit space.

Held annually for 60 years, KBIS is North America’s largest industry event dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. KBIS is an inspiring and interactive event showcasing the latest products, trends and technologies from over 670 exhibitors and nearly 100 educational sessions. Attendees include dealers, designers, architects, remodelers, wholesalers and custom builders to see KBIS, in collaboration with NKBA, is an interactive and inspiring platform that showcases the latest products, trends and technologies in the industry from hundreds of exhibitors. KBIS is owned by NKBA and produced by Emerald.

Looking forward

In 2025, DCW will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 25-27. The 2026 event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. In 2027, DCW returns to Las Vegas where it will remain until 2030.