Registration is now open for the 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.
IBS will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 9-11 where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the 5th annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). The two shows are expected to host more than 2,000 exhibiting brands spanning over a million net square feet of exhibit space, for the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry.
“Housing industry professionals from all over the world flock to this show because of its incredible display of products, top-notch education sessions and unbeatable networking opportunities,” says NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald, a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas. “Each year’s show features more than the last–there is truly nowhere else that you can find all of these offerings in one place.”
In addition to the expansive show floor, another major draw of IBS is its extensive catalog of learning opportunities. Attendees have access to more than 140 education sessions led by renowned experts on a wide range of industry topics. For those looking for more niche programming, the IBS Centrals offer more targeted networking and education programs in such specialized fields as remodeling, design, 55+ housing and more.
As in past years, IBS attendees will have access to several show floor offerings such as featured product demos, the High Performance Building Zone featuring a series of interactive sessions on high performance and sustainable technologies, and IBS Live! sessions showcasing lively demos and presentations focused on what’s next in home building. Additionally, for the second year in a row, the IBS show floor will feature the CEDIA Pavilion, a space showcasing exhibitors who specialize in technology solutions for the home.
During August, IBS registrants can take advantage of several registration discounts. Click here for a full list of offerings, visit: www.BuildersShow.com/fees.
