Speaking at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is your chance to be part of the housing industry’s largest annual light construction show in the world. The Builders’ Show is the ideal platform for speakers like you to share your knowledge and expertise with the home-building community.
It’s time to submit your proposal to speak! Share your knowledge, experience and expertise as a speaker at the Builders’ Show, Feb 17 – 19 in Orlando.
NEW for IBS 2026
We consolidated the IBS Classroom Education Request for Proposal (RFP) process and the IBS Central Learning Program RFP process into a single RFP window. We streamlined this process to make it easier and faster for you!
Top 5 Reasons to Submit Your Education Proposal Today
- Elevate your status as a thought leader.
- Energize your business by attracting an audience at the premier show in the light construction industry.
- Get in front of industry professionals attending the largest show of its kind.
- Speaker slots are highly competitive, so don’t wait.
- The deadline is looming (May 6).
Hear What Past IBS Speakers Are Saying
But don’t take our word for it. Hear what past speakers have to say instead:
“Sessions are always audience active, which makes presenting so much more fun. Feedback from an active audience helps speakers hone in on areas that are of real interest. Always fun to speak at IBS.”
“I have been honored to speak at IBS several times over the years and thankful for the opportunity to share my passion and work on behalf of my fellow home builders and attendees. NAHB runs a tight operation!”
“Every year I leave IBS impressed by the amount of people that attend my sessions and the way they engage after the sessions. Connecting in person, through social media, email, etc…I always leave knowing it was worth the trip!”
“Speaking at the International Builders’ Show is always one of the highlights of my year. It is a fantastic experience sharing information with an audience that is there TO LEARN. It makes speaking on stage even more exciting!”
“The IBS is the best conference you can attend. I do many builder conferences and this is the absolute best – gold standard conference.”
“IBS provides an unparalleled opportunity to speak and connect to the building industry. Their support and staff make the process effortless. The audiences they curate are unmatched, energized and enthusiastic.”
“As someone who speaks at a lot of conferences and events, the International Builders’ Show is by far my favorite one. I wish all conferences were this well run. You can’t beat the energy, excitement and high levels of content provided at this show. Anyone who is anyone in our industry makes this a must-attend event.”
Submit Your Proposal Today
We are currently accepting proposals for 60-minute Building Knowledge Sessions and Centrals.
If you’re curious about which subjects might cover your area of expertise, check out the Leading Topics of Interest in the RFP. These are topics attendees say they most want to learn about in 2026.
Please include the full roster of speakers for each proposed session in your proposal. The deadline to submit your proposal is May 6.
Visit BuildersShow.com/speak to learn more.