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Discover the latest in kitchen design, efficiency, smart technology, and sustainability at the Kitchen Arena. Supported by leading organisations and manufacturers, the programme features inspiring sessions with global experts from manufacturers and designers to installers and retailers showcasing innovations shaping modern kitchens.

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  1. Putting a dampener on engineered stone dust
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    20 mins
    The use of engineered stone is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, however cutting, grinding and polishing it can generate high levels of dust containing respirable crystalline silica …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Conacher
    Mark Conacher, Founder and CEO - KBB Momentum
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clare Owen
    Clare Owen, Head of Stoneworking Intervention Design - Health and Safety Executive
11:00
  1. Faster installs without cutting corners
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover:  Efficient first fix / second fix sequencing Tool selection for site conditions Reducing wasted trips to merchants  
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Conacher
    Mark Conacher, Founder and CEO - KBB Momentum
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Emily Kitchin
    Emily Kitchin, Building and carpentry - Chippie Em
    Speaker image for Andy Snelson
    Andy Snelson
12:00
  1. Behind the counter: products designed with the trade in mind  
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    A behind-the-scenes look at the integral role the trade plays in our product design, exploring the practical innovations that save the trade time and money during installation. 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
14:00
  1. What will the kitchen of 2050 look like?
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    What next after the 'air fryer generation'? To cover: How are customer expectations changing from a kitchen to prepare and cook food in, into health and wellness centres. How installers can handle an …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
    Speaker image for Emily Kitchin
    Emily Kitchin, Building and carpentry - Chippie Em
    Speaker image for Jenniefer Roberts-Holt 
    Jenniefer Roberts-Holt , Marketing Lead - Sensio Lighting Ltd
15:00
  1. Build your business with Howdens: tools to help your trade go further 
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    Don’t miss our live panel Q&A with experienced tradespeople, exploring how to build your business with Howdens. Whether you’re established or just starting out, expect practical tips, expert insight a …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Sibel Arnold
    Sibel Arnold, New Accounts and Sales Growth - Howdens
    Speaker image for Jamie Radford
    Jamie Radford
    Speaker image for Bald Builders
    Bald Builders
16:00
  1. Dealing with problems: confidence when things go wrong
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover: Late deliveries Builders and other trades overrunning Fewer disputes and managing expectations  
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
    Speaker image for Emily Kitchin
    Emily Kitchin, Building and carpentry - Chippie Em
10:30
  1. Putting a dampener on engineered stone dust
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    20 mins
    The use of engineered stone is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, however cutting, grinding and polishing it can generate high levels of dust containing respirable crystalline silica …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Conacher
    Mark Conacher, Founder and CEO - KBB Momentum
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clare Owen
    Clare Owen, Head of Stoneworking Intervention Design - Health and Safety Executive
11:00
  1. Winning work from kitchen retailers & builders: becoming the fitter they trust
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover: What retailers want from installers How to present yourself professionally Protecting your reputation and workload Contracts, retention & payment terms  
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Eric Marshall
    Eric Marshall, Co-Founder - The Closet Training Institute
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
    Speaker image for Andy Snelson
    Andy Snelson
12:00
  1. Behind the counter: products designed with the trade in mind  
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    A behind-the-scenes look at the integral role the trade plays in our product design, exploring the practical innovations that save the trade time and money during installation. 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
14:00
  1. New voices in kitchen installation
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    Who are the women shaping the next generation? To cover:  How the sector is appealing to women and retaining them and what the installation industry could learn How to encourage the next generation an …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Emily Kitchin
    Emily Kitchin, Building and carpentry - Chippie Em
    Speaker image for Victoria Pirozzolo
    Victoria Pirozzolo, Kitchen installer - VP Carpentry and Installations
15:00
  1. Build your business with Howdens: tools to help your trade go further 
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    Don’t miss our live panel Q&A with experienced tradespeople, exploring how to build your business with Howdens. Whether you’re established or just starting out, expect practical tips, expert insight a …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sibel Arnold
    Sibel Arnold, New Accounts and Sales Growth - Howdens
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Jamie Radford
    Jamie Radford
    Speaker image for Bald Builders
    Bald Builders
16:00
  1. How to get the most out of manufacturers
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover:  How installers can maximise the tools available from manufacturers to make jobs smoother and more profitable, including measuring, planning and design
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
10:30
  1. Putting a dampener on engineered stone dust
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    20 mins
    The use of engineered stone is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, however cutting, grinding and polishing it can generate high levels of dust containing respirable crystalline silica …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Conacher
    Mark Conacher, Founder and CEO - KBB Momentum
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clare Owen
    Clare Owen, Head of Stoneworking Intervention Design - Health and Safety Executive
11:00
  1. Marketing for kitchen installers: easy ways to more work
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover: Social tools, from Google Business to Facebook groups Using before/after photos legally and effectively What homeowners actually search for Laura Mashiter (Refresh), Gavin Tutton, Emily Kitc …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Conacher
    Mark Conacher, Founder and CEO - KBB Momentum
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Emily Kitchin
    Emily Kitchin, Building and carpentry - Chippie Em
    Speaker image for Victoria Pirozzolo
    Victoria Pirozzolo, Kitchen installer - VP Carpentry and Installations
    Speaker image for Lauren Cooper
    Lauren Cooper, Senior Account Manager - Refresh PR
12:00
  1. Behind the counter: products designed with the trade in mind  
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    A behind-the-scenes look at the integral role the trade plays in our product design, exploring the practical innovations that save the trade time and money during installation. 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Tom Easter
    Tom Easter - Tom Easter Kitchens & Carpentry
14:00
  1. Future-proofing your kitchen business
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    To cover:  Trends in UK kitchen design & materials Sustainability and regulations Changing customer expectations  
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andy Snelson
    Andy Snelson
15:00
  1. Build your business with Howdens: tools to help your trade go further 
    Kitchen Fitter Arena
    45 mins
    Don’t miss our live panel Q&A with experienced tradespeople, exploring how to build your business with Howdens. Whether you’re established or just starting out, expect practical tips, expert insight a …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Amanda Hughes
    Amanda Hughes
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gavin Tutton
    Gavin Tutton, Owner - Carpentry & Fitted Kitchens
    Speaker image for Sibel Arnold
    Sibel Arnold, New Accounts and Sales Growth - Howdens
    Speaker image for Jamie Radford
    Jamie Radford
    Speaker image for Bald Builders
    Bald Builders