It’s a Wrap: IBS 2024

It's a Wrap!

It’s a wrap! The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) was back in Vegas with the biggest Builders’ Show floor in 15 years! We told you IBS 2024 was going to be hotter than ever before. It did not disappoint.

Biggest Show Floor in 15 Years!

From the Central Hall to the West Hall and everything in between, we rocked residential construction professionals with our 1,800+ exhibitors, 120+ education sessions, events, parties and so much more – all to take your business to the next level!

The show had amazing energy! 100s of incredible new products made their debut. 120+ inspiring education sessions provided industry knowledge. Live demos taught new techniques and new uses for products. The show floor, education sessions, networking events and social events created 1000s of connections. Awards celebrated the best in the industry.

1 Registration, 2 Shows

The Builders’ Show, as part of Design & Construction Week® (DCW), featured the co-location of IBS and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). IBS registration gave attendees access to the exhibit floors of both shows! 

This mega-event brought together 117K+ builders, general contractors, remodelers, designers, flooring professionals, sales professionals, architects, dealers, distributors and other industry professionals from around the globe. 

Discover Some of the Highlights of IBS 

  • Mat Franco, the first magician to win America’s Got Talent, gave the show a magical start during the DCW Opening Ceremonies. 
  • The Builders’ Show celebrated its 80th year. 
  • Pro Builder Show Village celebrated its 30th year as an IBS Exhibitor. 
  • 1000s of attendees filled education sessions. 
  • Demos in the Construction Performance Zone and the Craft Techniques Zone were hot, hot, hot places to be to gather innovative ideas and information. 
  • Tours of The New American Home® – the IBS Official Show Home – welcomed thousands of visitors to its luxurious, innovative and energy-efficient home. 
  • Experiential learning in our 5 IBS Education Super Sessions and Learning Labs provided attendees with new learning experiences, including lively debates, free-flowing town halls, live demonstrations, one-on-one interviews with industry leaders during super-charged educational sessions, interactive and informal sessions. 
  • The exhibit floor popped up all over social media, buzzing with demos, talks, firepits, a tequila tasting, snacks, demo homes in the Outdoor Exhibits in Pro Builder Show Village and more, with attendees excited to share their fun experiences at the show.  
  • 2024 Best of IBS™ Awards were announced Thursday afternoon, with Solstice Shingle by CertainTeed, LLC winning Best in Show. 
  • TimberHP was named Most Innovative at the Start-Up Zone.  
  • Niche industry professionals discovered new solutions and made new connections during daily networking breakfasts, coffee chats and discussions in IBS Centrals. 
  • Official networking and evening events were jammed with people and fun, like the IBS House Party, The NationalsSM Awards, the Best in American Living Awards and the Young Professionals Party. 
  • The DCW Closing Concert, Sponsored by LG, closed out IBS 2024, one of the biggest shows in 15 years. 
  • The pre-show Pro Builder & Remodeler’s U40 Leadership Summit pumped up emerging industry leaders to prep them for the Builders’ Show experience. 
  • NAHB Members enjoyed exclusive perks at NAHB HQ during donut & coffee mornings, happy hours, giveaways and a NEW Members-Only Area inside of NAHB HQ. 

Join us in Vegas for IBS 2025, Feb 25-27! Registration opens Sept 1. Sign up to receive email updates. 

Comments

  1. As always, GREAT EVENT! We had a great response at the New Business Zone! Good seeing everyone and thanks for visiting with us!

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