Meet the 2026 IBS Speakers: Cory Charles & Abbie Mirata

IBS Speakers Cory Charles and Abbie Mirata

Get ready for next-level learning! IBS Education* is known for delivering bold, breakthrough ideas — and the 2026 lineup at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Feb 17 – 19, in Orlando, is no exception. Grab your Expo+Education Pass now to unlock 120+ sessions led by the industry’s best minds and discover fresh insights you can use right away.

Shattering the Sales Stereotype

What happens when two sales pros team up to...

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IBS 2026 Super Sessions: Our Most Popular IBS Education Sessions — Supercharged

IBS Super Sessions

Super Sessions are your favorite sessions supersized into can’t-miss IBS Education experiences at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19. These expanded sessions take the industry’s most sought-after topics and amplify them into high-energy, expert-led experiences designed to spark ideas, inspire innovation and fuel your business success.

We’ve supercharged four of our...

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Go Beyond the Show Floor: 5+ Reasons to Register for IBS Education

5+ Reasons to Start Planning Your IBS 2026 Education Journey

Get ready — the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) hits Orlando, Feb 17 – 19, and it’s better than ever! The show floor will be packed with 1,700+ exhibitors, live demos and the latest product launches. But the real power move? Register for an Expo+Education Pass to choose from 120+ can’t-miss education sessions created just for our industry.

#1 Pre-Show...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Gene Myers

IBS Speaker Gene Myers

IBS Education is a popular focal point each year at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The 2026 IBS Education* sessions, Feb 17 – 19, at our final Orlando Builders’ Show will not disappoint. If you haven’t already, register for an Expo+Education Pass to experience IBS and IBS Education. The 120+ IBS Education sessions are your chance to learn from the top industry experts and experts in their field on topics that interest you.

Meet...

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The New American Home® 2026 Phase 3 Update

TNAH Phase 3

The New American Home (TNAH), one of two official shows of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), continues to push the boundaries of sustainable residential design. As the project moves into Phase 3, the focus sharpens on energy efficiency and airtight construction, with ambitious performance targets and meticulous coordination among the project team.

Targeting a Groundbreaking HERS Index

Energy efficiency remains at the...

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TNAR 2026 Phase 3: Innovating for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

TNAR 2026

Phase 3 of The New American Remodel® 2026 (TNAR 2026) is underway, and the spotlight is on sustainability. As one of the two official show homes of IBS 2026, this project is designed to demonstrate how to achieve energy efficiency, long-term cost savings and green certification, even without starting from scratch.

At the center of this effort is Two Trails, the project’s energy and sustainability consultant. Their mission: Select the best products and technologies to deliver...

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5 Ways for 2026 IBS Exhibitors to Stand Out Beyond Your Booth

Attendees in a booth at IBS

Exhibiting at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is a big investment and a huge opportunity. To help you get the most out of IBS 2026, we’ve rounded up several tools (many of them free!) that can help your company shine before, during and after the show. Don’t miss these chances to stand out, build brand awareness and drive more traffic to your booth.

#1 Start in the Exhibitor Portal

Think of the IBS Exhibitor Portal as...

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5 Builders’ Show Networking & Special Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Attendees network at the IBS Young Pro Party

Networking opportunities to connect face-to-face with industry professionals from across the country is one of the top reasons residential construction professionals attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS).

With 70,000+ industry professionals at the Builders’ Show, it is your chance to create new business partnerships, solidify old ones and connect with peers as passionate about their business and industry as you are.

Discover some of the...

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2026 IBS Education: What to Expect

Speaker presents to a crowd at IBS

UPDATED September 2, 2025

IBS Education at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) never disappoints — and the 2026 lineup is shaping up to be amazing. With 120+ IBS Education* sessions across 9 tracks, the lineup is designed to inspire, challenge and equip residential construction pros with the tools they need to stay ahead.

The IBS Education Experience

IBS Education is at the heart of the Builders’...

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From Proposal to Stage: How an IBS Education Session Comes to Life

From Proposal to Stage: How an IBS Education Session Comes to Life

Ever wondered how a session at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) makes it to the official education lineup? With 100+ sessions offered each year across various tracks, each proposal undergoes a competitive and collaborative selection process to ensure the content is timely, relevant and impactful for residential construction professionals.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how a 2026 IBS Education proposal became an IBS Education...

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