InstallerSHOW 2025 is around the corner and as usual, it's going to be a packed event full of must-see moments – we round up 5 excellent reasons to be at NEC Birmingham from 24th - 26th June.
There are plenty of reasons to make InstallerSHOW 2025 a key date in the diary for kitchen and bathroom professionals, but this year looks set to be a corker. This must-attend event welcomes 30,000 professionals and this year it's the show's 10th anniversary – this means there are going to be parties and networking events galore, but it's also the second year of the dedicated KBB space Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms. We present some of the highlights we're looking forward to most.
1. Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain, known for his sharp wit and passion for science and technology, will take to the stage for a lively and insightful conversation that reflects his multifaceted career – from stand-up comedy and television presenting to championing STEM subjects and communicating complex scientific ideas with humour and clarity. His appearance will combine behind-the-scenes stories from his career with reflections on science, technology, and the changing world around us – all delivered in his trademark style.
“We’re thrilled to have Dara join us at InstallerSHOW 2025,” said Michael Costain, MD at Lyrical Communications. “His ability to blend entertainment with insight makes him the perfect guest for our fireside chat format – and a great addition to what is already shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting show yet.”
2. The HAUS
The HAUS at InstallerSHOW 2025 is a full-scale, two-storey house build that will take centre stage within Hall 4 of the NEC, serving as the heartbeat of InstallerBUILD. Designed by award-winning architects IF_DO and built using regenerative materials by Natural Building Systems, The HAUS will sit at the centre of InstallerBUILD’s most desirable neighbourhood, surrounded by manufacturers and suppliers who share the vision to showcase sustainability and shine a light on innovation. The HAUS will be built using NBS’s ADEPT integrated and demountable modular system to ensure it can be completed within 3 days. ADEPT is designed for full adaptability and non-destructive disassembly to aid circularity and reuse.
K&B suppliers for The HAUS include:
Abode
Egger
Häfele
Impey Wetrooms
Kitchenlink
Naturepanel
Parkside Architectural Tiles
SENSTEC Non-Slip Showertray
Sonas Bathrooms
Triton Showers
3. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Globally acclaimed interior designer and TV personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is originally famed for his iconic design role in the original BBC Changing Rooms series, and continues to be a well-known face on hit-shows such as BBC One’s DIY SOS: The Big Build, BBC One’s Celebrity Painting Challenge, BBC One’s This Is My House and BBC Two’s Interior Design Masters. As well as running his own interior design practice in Cirencester, Laurence has a number of very successful product ranges including a best-selling wallpaper, mug and cutlery range. Over the past six years, Laurence has worked with Littlewoods as the face of interior design and continues to design a large range of products exclusively for them. He is also the face of Victorian Plumbing, alongside other long-term commercial partnerships. Laurence is going to be appearing at InstallerSHOW at the Kitchen of the Future attraction to talk about why the kitchen is the heart of the home, and discuss his own kitchen designs.
4. Bathroom Manufacturers Association's Pitchfest
At Pitchfest, solution providers will go head-to-head, delivering fast-paced, no-fluff pitches to a live audience – and only one can be crowned Pitchfest Champion. Each heat will feature 6 rapid-fire pitches, and participants get 5 minutes on the clock. Once all pitches are complete in each heat, the audience will vote for their favourite using an online voting system. The top 3 pitches from each heat will move on to the grand final. Voters themselves will be entered into a draw to win an iPad Air, courtesy of Leopard Co. The overall champion will benefit from a 10-week sprint marketing campaign with Leopard Co worth £7k.
5. BiKBBI Village
Make sure you stop by the BiKBBI Village, in collaboration with InstallerSHOW. A collection of brands that support BiKBBI’s drive for positive change, the BiKBBI Village has been curated to showcase innovation and includes PJH Group, MHK, Sensio Lighting and Wilsonart, all featuring their leading products and services to support installation businesses and installers. The area will serve as an interactive hub where visitors can discover the latest innovations and product trends, as well as get advice and guidance on driving their business forward.
...And finally – don't miss the £10,000 Giveaway!
Did we mention that it's InstallerSHOW's 10th anniversary? Well to celebrate this milestone the InstallerSHOW team has organised a £10k Giveaway that will run for the duration of the event, with the draw taking place at the close of the show. Developed in partnership with Specify & Build, the £10k Giveaway provides all attendees with the opportunity to win a cash prize of £10,000 by simply participating in a show-wide passport stamp collection activity. Visitors will be invited to collect a passport upon entry and obtain stamps from 15 participating exhibitor stands. Once completed, the card will be entered into a draw, with one lucky winner walking away from the show £10,000 richer.
Participating brands are:
Alpha – Stand 5H104
Egger – Stand 4F34
Grant UK – Stand 5C40
Schlüter-Systems – Stand 4D27
Polypipe – Stand 5D45
Sanbra Group (Instantor and Tucson Pumps) – Stand 4F18
Thomas Dudley – Stand 4F14
DiversiTech – Stand 5F33
Powered Now – Stand 5B22
Salamander Pumps – Stand 4K12
SIG Roofing – Stand 4F36
Honeywell – Stand 5G22
