This year’s KBDi Conference + Designer Awards Gala will be held at the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane. This fabulous food and lifestyle precinct is located under the iconic Story Bridge with dazzling city skyline views. The Wharves are considered Brisbane’s ultimate riverfront destination, and we’re confident the venue will be the perfect location for the KBDi Conference & Awards celebration.
The Howard Smith Wharves are conveniently just a short walk away from Brisbane’s ultimate design and boutique shopping district, too. We’ll be taking advantage of this proximity with a dedicated design tour in the James Street precinct.
Day 1 | Friday, 18 August | 8.30am start*
Howard Smith Wharves, The Rivershed, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City 4000
Dress: Smart casual
*Times are subject to change
Be treated to a light Networking Breakfast on arrival. Catch up with colleagues and make new connections while enjoying coffee and croissants.
PARTNER PRODUCT EXPO
Our Partners have been invited to set up shop in an exclusive Partner Product Expo. Meet the industry’s best reps and learn what’s new and in the pipeline from our industry’s most trusted suppliers.
Keynote speaker: Amanda Stevens – Turning Customers into Advocates
Good brands have satisfied customers; great brands have raving fans
As Australia’s leading consumer futurist, Amanda Stevens gives organisations a peek into the future of consumers. More importantly, she provides powerful strategies for future-proofing businesses by creating EPIC customer experiences and building brand advocacy.
Proudly sponsored by KBDi Corporate Plus Partner, Lincoln Sentry.
Session speakers:
Dante St James – Digital Content Creation for the Real World
Content creation for social media, websites and other digital channels
Dante is Australia’s most accredited and certified digital professional and digital skills trainer. Having started his digital life on a Commodore 64 in 1986, he has worked across all significant technological shifts as a practitioner, marketer and trainer.
Dante is a plain-talking, jargon-free, clearly communicating, credible digital trainer who will ensure you leave the conference armed with the necessary tools to get on track. In this session, you’ll learn:
- How to create your social media content once for a whole year (or two!)
- How to express yourself within your values and unique voice
- How to move from curious lead to trusted enquiry using content and
- The tools that make it all so much easier to achieve the above.
Felicity Bernstein – Interior Design That Matters
Designing interiors for a sustainable future
Felicity Bernstein is a highly accomplished and award-winning designer with an absolute dedication to sustainability. In her 25-plus years working in the industry – in Australia and abroad – Felicity has studied and practised the science of sustainable design and developed a successful strategy for application. In this session, she will share ‘3 goals, 4 principles and 5 tricks’ to help you become a bigger-picture designer and a change-maker in your niche.
Proudly sponsored by KBDi Corporate Plus Partner, Blum.
James Treble – Putting yourself front and centre
How public speaking can improve your professional potential
James Treble is no stranger to the stage and is a popular presence in all kinds of media across Australia. He has an inspiring ability to connect with his audience with clarity and authenticity (and just the right dose of Dad jokes).
In this session, James will share his best tips for delivering professional presentations on stage and through various media. From PowerPoints to posture, timing to talk speed, and everything in between, James will demonstrate how to make the most of speaking opportunities and convert your newfound skills into everyday business practice.
Proudly sponsored by KBDi Supplier Partner, CAV’ART.
6.00pm – 9.00pm | Welcome Party
Bougainvillea House – Howard Smith Wharves Precinct
Dress: Smart casual
Day 2 | Saturday, 19 August | 9.30am start*
Meet at the arthaus Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom, Level 1, 22 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Dress: Smart Casual with comfortable walking shoes
*Times are subject to change
On Day 2, we’ll be focusing on Design and Inspiration.
We’ll take delegates on a walking Design Tour to visit three stunning showrooms (arthaus Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom, Lumen8 Architectural Lighting Showroom and Earp Bros Showroom) in the centre of Brisbane’s design hub and high-end James Street Precinct. After our Design Tour, delegates will wrap up the two-day program with an enjoyable lunch at The Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves.
7.00pm – 12.00pm | KBDi Designer Awards Gala Dinner
The Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
Dress: Cocktail / Lounge suit
Our much-loved KBDi Designer Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday evening. This spectacular event is KBDi’s ‘Night of Nights’ and a wonderful celebration of Australia’s finest kitchen and bathroom designers. This year, the Awards Gala will be held in the stunning Rivershed at Howard Smith Wharves. Prepare yourself for five fantastic hours of wining and dining, entertainment, networking and, of course, the country’s best presentation of award-winning kitchens and bathrooms. Our good friend James Treble will be back as our Emcee for this year – if you attended our 2022 Awards Gala, you’ll know what a talent he has for keeping us on the ball.
For more information, and to register, visit kbdimembers.org.au/whats-on/kbdi-conference/
