The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 27 to 29. In advance of the show, BUILDER editors perused the agenda and selected several must-attend sessions to add to your daily event schedule. For the full agenda and list of speakers, visit buildersshow.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Now’s the Time for Small & Mid-Sized Builders to Capitalize on Built-for-Rent
8:30 – 9:30 AM West 318
15 Secrets to Sales & Marketing Success In A Challenging Market
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 318
How to Avoid the Never-Ending Punch List & Get the Job Closed
12:15 – 1:15 PM West 304
The Outlook: Housing Trends, Forecasts & Insights for 2024
1:30 – 3:30 PM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326
Bigger is Not Better: Functional Floor Plans That Make the Most of Every Square Foot
2 – 3 PM West 224
Future-Proof: How Top Builders Are Adjusting to Take Advantage of New Energy Codes, Energy Programs & Incentives
4 – 5 PM West 229
Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Blueprint: The Battle Royale & 60 in 60 Inspire Your Designs for 2024
8:30 – 10:30 AM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326
10 Practical Ways A.I. Can Help Home Builders
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 318
Unlocking Gen Z: 5 Steps to Attract, Connect & Retain the Future Workforce
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 220
The Rally: An Immersive Journey Into the Future of New Home Sales
1:30 – 3:30 PM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326
Punch List: 30 Innovations in the Built Environment—Connecting People, Product & Place
2 – 3 PM IBS Learning Lab • West 232
Thursday, Feb. 29
10 Common Floor Plan Design Mistakes & How to Fix Them
8:30 – 9:30 AM West 217
The Experience: Creating a VIP Total Customer Experience
8:30 – 10:30 AM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326
12 Strategies for Mastering Negotiation in an Unpredictable Market
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 315
What Nuclear Submarines Taught Me About Home Building
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 207
Real-World Strategies to Attract & Retain Top Construction Talent
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 204
Zonda IBS Booth Schedule, #W3043
BUILDER parent company Zonda will provide the latest residential construction intel during the three-day event. Stop by Booth 3043 in the West Hall to hear from Zonda executives and industry leaders on the latest data and trends.Tuesday, Feb. 27
10:30 AM: Next-Gen Platform for the Housing Industry
Kyle Cheslock, vice president, sales, Zonda
11:30 AM: Converting Home Shoppers Into Home Buyers
Dani Gralnik Smith, director, business development, Livabl Listings, Virtual Solutions, and UTour, Zonda
12:45 PM: What’s Now and Next for Floor Plans?
Aurora Zeledon, digital content and marketing director, Zonda
1:45 PM: The Digital Revolution of Home Buying
Matt Slutsky, vice president, business development, Livabl
2:30 PM: Tomorrow's Blueprint: Pioneering Home Design and Impactful Innovation
Mollie Carmichael, principal, Zonda Advisory
3:30 PM: The Tech-Enabled Evolution of the Home Buyer Experience
Victor Furnells, vice president, sales, Livabl
Wednesday, Feb. 28
9:30 AM: 24 Floor Plan Trends for 2024
Aurora Zeledon, digital content and marketing director, Zonda
10:30 AM: Virtual Concept Home 2024
Karyn Bonder, vice president, business development, Builder sales and marketing, Zonda
11:30 AM: Next-Gen Platform for the Housing Industry
Nolan Christian, senior vice president, strategic accounts and data licensing, Zonda
12:15 PM: Converting Home Shoppers Into Home Buyers
Dani Gralnik Smith, director, business development, Livabl Listings, Virtual Solutions, and UTour, Zonda
2 PM: The Digital Revolution of Home Buying
Julian Scott, director, business development, Builder Listings, Digital Solutions, Zonda
2:30 PM: Tomorrow's Blueprint: Pioneering Home Design and Impactful Innovation
Mollie Carmichael, principal, Zonda Advisory
3:30 PM: Next-Gen Platform for the Housing Industry
Allison Paul, director, business development, Zonda
4:15 PM: The Tech-Enabled Evolution of the Home Buyer Experience
Emily Seils, director, business development, Listings, Digital Solutions, Zonda
Thursday, Feb. 29
10 AM: Next-Gen Platform for the Housing Industry
Ben Bollman, director, business development, Zonda
11 AM: Converting Home Shoppers Into Home Buyers
Dani Gralnik Smith, director, business development, Livabl Listings, Virtual Solutions, and UTour at Zonda
11:30 AM: The Digital Revolution of Home Buying
Julian Scott, director, business development, Builder Listings, Digital Solutions, Zonda
12 PM: The Tech-Enabled Evolution of the Home Buyer Experience
Victor Furnells, vice president, sales, Livabl
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