From educational sessions to curated gatherings, each event is designed to encourage meaningful exchange and professional connection.
CEU
Outdoor Kitchen Design - From Principle to Practical Application
September 9, 1pm ET / 10am PT
VIRTUAL
Presented by Ashley Smith - Director of Architect & Designer Partnerships at Pleina Group
Building on the principles introduced in Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design and Elevating Outdoor Kitchen Design, this course takes a deeper look at the fundamental differences between indoor and outdoor kitchen design.
You will master critical design considerations, including space planning, entertaining style, workflow for multiple cooks, primary use, and site location. By the end, you will feel confident in your outdoor kitchen design capabilities, empowering you to create truly memorable spaces for your clients.
DESIGN DIALOGUES
Courage, Creative Entrepreneurship and Authentic Living
September 14, 1pm ET / 10am PT
VIRTUAL | WEBINAR
How do we build a long-term design practice that is both deeply fulfilling and commercially successful? In this session of Design Dialogues, multi-disciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur Zoë Pawlak introduces us to a framework centered on intersecting what you love, what you are good at, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs.
Drawing from her own journey of navigating major career realignments, sobriety, and community building, Zoë will share how to use these principles as an anchor for consistent innovation during times of challenge and change. Whether you are scaling a studio, opening a showroom, or looking to inject deeper meaning into your daily work, this conversation will provide practical insights on aligning your personal values with a thriving, resilient design business.
AIA CRAN Symposium 2026
September 23-26
IN PERSON | SAN ANTONIO, TX
We are thrilled to sponsor the upcoming AIA CRAN Symposium. We're eager to connect with the custom residential architecture community and showcase our latest offerings. Don't miss our sponsored breakfast on Friday, September 25th. We look forward to seeing you!
Conversations in Context
September 28-29
IN PERSON | CHICAGO, IL
Explore the future of outdoor living at Conversation in Context. Join architects, designers, and industry leaders for a two-day immersive experience at our Chicago culinary center. Connect with our team, exchange ideas, and get hands-on with our equipment.
High Point Market
October 17-21
IN PERSON | BROAD HALL HIGH POINT, NC
Urban Bonfire and Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet will be featured in the NKBA Design Hub on the first floor of historic Broad Hall, a dynamic venue that blends the building’s storied past with modern design flair. Discover our outdoor kitchen collections amid full-scale vignettes alongside other leading names in bath, appliance, lighting, and indoor-outdoor design.
As one of the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, with over 11 million square feet of showroom space and nearly 2,000 exhibitors, High Point Market attracts tens of thousands of industry professionals from around the world. We’re honored to be located right in the thick of the action, with NKBA amplifying the experience.