STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION/MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP: Join NKBA CEO Bill Darcy for the annual State of the Association address.
He will update the membership and the industry at large on the key initiatives launched in the past year, progress on NKBA’s various
programs, and what’s on tap for the year ahead. He’ll provide details on areas including professional development, market research, skilled
labor, the Global Connect program, Thought Leadership summits, member benefits and more. This session is open to all attendees.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: Immediately following the State of the Association address, Melissa Francis, Fox News/Fox Business anchor, leads
a panel discussion sharing insights, perspectives and projections for the year ahead with top thought leaders from key segments of the industry.
Panelists include Mikael Åkerberg, Chairman and CEO, Nobilia North America, representing the cabinetry segment; Katty Pien, Chief Marketing
Officer, LIXIL Americas, from the plumbing manufacturing and water technology sphere; Randy Warner, president of Dacor, representing premium
appliance manufacturing, and Adam I. Sandow, chairman and CEO of Sandow, a key player in luxury design media and communications.