Paperwise Attends KBIS 2024: Furthering Our Reach in Kitchen & Bath Design
The Paperwise team continuously seeks to expand our network across the industries we operate in. Recently, we participated in KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) in Las Vegas, which took place from February 26th to February 29th. This industry event provided us with a unique opportunity to engage with professionals in the Kitchen and Bath Design sector, gaining invaluable insights into industry trends and current challenges.
About KBIS
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is a key event for the kitchen and bath sector, linked with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). The NKBA is a non-profit trade group with over 14,000 members from all areas of this industry. Founded in 1963, it aims to lead and support the industry by providing certifications, creating marketplaces, and building professional networks. KBIS is an essential gathering for industry professionals to discover new trends and innovations.
Voices From the Industry & Topics Discussed at the Event
The NKBA Voices from the Industry Conference that took place at KBIS allowed for invaluable professional development opportunities and knowledge sharing. Attendees were able to make connections, earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and learn from new speakers on strategies and emerging trends in the industry.
Many of the speakers were very distinguished in their fields, and many of the sessions were led by owners of successful design companies, accomplished sales leaders, sales and marketing consultants, creative directors, CEOs, and others.
Here are just a few of the many topics that these sessions covered:
- Optimizing Luxury Kitchen Design with New Workflows and Custom Storage Solutions
- How Does a Sales Process Help My Business?
- The Power of Building Relationships
- Magnify Your Marketing
- Streamlined Solutions: Revolutionizing Remodeling Services for Client Convenience
- Lights, Camera, Design: The Power of Visual Storytelling for Effective Design Marketing
- 7 Leadership Strategies for a High-Performance Team
Our Meeting with 2020 Design
The tradeshow gave Paperwise the opportunity to have a productive meeting with 2020 Design. We discussed our upcoming partnership and strategized on moving forward together. We discussed how this collaboration will involve developing software tailored specifically to our combined needs, enhancing the way kitchen and bath companies operate.
By creating software specifically for 2020 Design, we aim to expand our reach within the industry and provide a seamless experience for all users. This partnership marks a significant step towards revolutionizing process automation and collaboration in the kitchen and bathroom remodeling sector, promising exciting developments for our clients and the industry as a whole.
Key Takeaways
The KBIS Conference offered our team several insights into this growing industry. From the people and businesses we connected with to the highly resourceful speaker sessions, we have gained several key takeaways, including:
- Several innovations in kitchen and bath design are underway.
- Many businesses still rely on manual methods, like Excel spreadsheets, to keep track of invoices, orders, etc.
- Paperwise’s partnership with Design 20/20 continues to grow.
- There is a greater need in this industry for process automation more than ever.
Paperwise: Constantly Striving to Innovate & Improve
The Paperwise team is committed to participating in industry events like KBIS and being active contributors and innovators in the kitchen and bath design sector. Through our ongoing efforts and partnerships, such as with 2020 Design, we aim to address current challenges and define new standards for efficiency and collaboration in the industry.
