UPDATED October 23, 2025
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the premier annual event for residential construction professionals — three action-packed days filled with expert-led education sessions, hands-on demos and the chance to connect with the industry’s best minds. But what happens in between Builders’ Shows? How do you keep your momentum going until the next one?
Enter the NAHB | IBS Education Webinars — your year-round connection to high-impact industry learning and expert insights. These free sessions help you stay on top of trends, learn from the best and sharpen your skills.
What are NAHB | IBS Education Webinars?
These monthly webinars are curated by the same team that brings you the education at IBS. Even better? Each webinar is led by a past and/or current IBS speaker — the pros who know what’s happening on the front lines of residential construction, design and business. This is your chance to dive deeper into the topics that matter to your business.
Why Attend?
- It’s free. No cost, no travel — just smart learning delivered straight to you.
- It’s convenient. Sessions run under an hour and are scheduled monthly, so it’s easy to fit them into your schedule.
- It’s top-tier education. These same speakers and topics that draw packed rooms at the Builders’ Show are available before IBS 2026.
Whether you’re a builder, remodeler, designer, sales pro or supplier, there’s something in this series for you. It’s the perfect way to keep learning, stay competitive and get even more out of your next trip to the Builders’ Show.
Webinars Leading Up to IBS 2026
November 13 | 1 PM ET | 10 AM PT
Speaker: Chad Sanschagrin
How Purpose, Presence & Passion Build Irresistible Sales Influence
In today’s market, selling isn’t about scripts or discounts. It’s about purpose. Join IBS 2026 Speaker and Sales Rally headliner Chad Sanschagrin for a high-energy webinar that shows you how to move beyond transactional selling and step into transformational leadership. Chad will reveal how presence and passion create influence that sticks with buyers, your team and your community. Walk away with real-world strategies to build authentic connections, inspire peak performance and drive sales with meaning. This is your roadmap to selling with impact and leading with purpose.
January 21 | 1 PM ET | 10 AM PT
Speaker: Al Trellis
Great Product Sells: What Every Builder Must Know for Design in Today’s Market
Sales start long before a buyer ever steps into a model home. They start with your website, floor plans and even your streetscapes. In this webinar, Al Trellis — one of IBS’s most popular, top-rated speakers and an IBS 2026 Speaker— shows builders how to design homes that practically sell themselves. He’ll dig into why plan variety, square footage and spec tiers still matter, how flexibility reduces objections and how smart, simple design choices drive buyer interest and boost profitability. Packed with real-world examples of good/better/best product alignment, this session is all about turning strong plans into stronger sales and helping you design with confidence in today’s market.
Registration is now open for IBS 2026. Register for the best deals in September!