November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
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Wael Bakr

Wael Bakr

Sales & Design Dept. ManagerLaurysen Kitchens Ltd

Wael Bakr, CMKBD, is an award-winning Kitchen and Bath designer with over 30 years of experience shaping beautiful, highly functional living spaces. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Wael serves as the Sales and Design Department Manager at Laurysen Kitchens Ltd., where he leads a talented team of professionals and oversees innovative custom cabinetry projects.

Originally trained as an architect, Wael brings a unique, function-first approach to space planning. He holds the highly coveted Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) designation from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), making him one of a select few elite designers in the Ottawa region to achieve this prestigious milestone.

His distinguished career features numerous industry accolades and awards, including the most recent one - Gold Certification at the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards

Thu Nov 1210:00 AM – 10:45 AMCentre Stage

Canada’s Kitchen & Bath Market: What’s Next?

What’s really happening in Canada’s kitchen and bath market - and what can we expect next? Drawing on the latest findings from NKBA’s Kitchen & Ba

What’s really happening in Canada’s kitchen and bath market - and what can we expect next? Drawing on the latest findings from NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) Canada, this session will unpack Q2 and Q3 results, from business activity an

What’s really happening in Canada’s kitchen and bath market - and what can we expect next? Drawing on the latest findings from NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) Canada, this session will unpack Q2 and Q3 results, from business activity and industry sentiment to expectations for the months ahead.Canadian industry professionals will then put the numbers into context, sharing what they’re seeing firsthand across consumer demand, business

What’s really happening in Canada’s kitchen and bath market - and what can we expect next? Drawing on the latest findings from NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) Canada, this session will unpack Q2 and Q3 results, from business activity and industry sentiment to expectations for the months ahead.Canadian industry professionals will then put the numbers into context, sharing what they’re seeing firsthand across consumer demand, business challenges and emerging opportunities - and what it all means for the future of the market.

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