The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is Feb 25 – 27 in Las Vegas NV. It’s shaping up to be a big show with 1,700+ exhibitors, 100s of new product launches, 120+ IBS Education sessions and more.
5+ Reasons to Attend the Builders’ Show
IBS Education always offers tons of fresh content from new perspectives. Learn from the best. Connect with industry leaders and peers. Grow your knowledge so you can grow your business. Do it all at IBS 2025.
#1 Pre-Show Learning
Industry learning begins before the Builders’ Show with pre-show learning opportunities. NAHB Courses, the Custom Building & Remodeling Symposium and the Building Science Symposium are Feb 23 and 24. Get a head start on your learning, so you have more time to spend on the show floor and in IBS Education sessions.
#2 More Learning Opportunities
Even with 120+ IBS Education sessions, we’re rolling out even more of the most sought-after sessions as encore sessions. These repeat sessions help to ensure more opportunities to participate in the sessions you want to attend. By distributing more sessions across the day, you have more flexibility to arrange your schedule for more effective learning experiences.
#3 Learning Labs
Learning Labs are fast-paced sessions using unique presentation formats (think lightning rounds and Ted-talk style), interactive technology, audience participation and more.
#4 Super Sessions
Sometimes, more is better. When it comes to Super Sessions, this is absolutely the case. We’ve transformed THREE of our most popular IBS Education sessions into super-charged educational experiences.
NEW Format #5 Game Changers
Game Changers revolutionize how you do business by gaining insights and solutions from leading voices and high-profile industry and business thought leaders. In 2025,
we’re pairing an industry CEO with an expert outside the industry to tailor the latest techniques, strategies and approaches to the building industry. It’s the best way to experience the best of both worlds – the business world and the building world.
How to Plan Your IBS Education
The best plan of attack is to use the IBS Education Search or the IBS App to find all the education sessions you want to attend. You can search by topic, interest, date and more. Make a list of the sessions sorted by day and time. Add these sessions to build your show agenda in the IBS Mobile App.
Here are a few tips to make the most out of your IBS Education sessions:
1. Plan Ahead: Review the schedule and mark your preferred sessions. The Builders’ Show offers an array of concurrent sessions, so careful planning is necessary to avoid clashes. In 2025, we will offer encore (repeat) sessions and add a time slot to help you avoid missing any sessions.
2. Arrive Early: Popular sessions can fill up quickly, so arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes early. This helps to guarantee a seat and gives you a chance to network with other professionals while you’re waiting for the session to open/begin. NOTE: All IBS Education and Centrals are in the LVCC West Hall. If you are in another hall, it is up to a 25-minute walk to West. You can also ride in an underground Tesla in the Vegas LOOP, turning a 25-minute walk into a 2-minute ride.
3. Engage: Don’t be afraid to ask questions during the Q&A section. The speakers are industry leaders. This is your opportunity to get direct insights from them.
Pro Tip: Add all the sessions you want to attend, even if they overlap. If one of the sessions is full, you can attend the backup session. For 2025, we’re offering encore or repeat sessions, so if you can’t attend the first time the session is scheduled, you can attend the encore session. Expo+Education registrants have post-show access to the Education On-Demand Library until Jun 30, 2025.
Register for an Expo+Education Pass to join us in Vegas for the Builders’ Show and IBS Education. Leave with the latest ideas, current trends and new perspectives to achieve business success.