UPDATED November 10, 2025
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 largest and hottest networking and connection opportunities happening at the 2026 Builders’ Show.
IBS House Party
Feb 17 | 6 – 8 PM
Live! at The Pointe Orlando
The IBS House Party is the largest networking event at the Builders’ Show. This year’s party is an immersive, high-energy block party on the first night of the show. It’s the perfect way to continue networking and connecting long after the show has ended for the day. Socialize, reunite with long-time acquaintances and forge new friendships and business relationships. Enjoy music, savor delightful appetizers and sip from an open bar. Tickets to this event sell out every year! Add your ticket to your registration.
IBS Young Pro Party
Feb 18 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM
The Hampton Social, Pointe Orlando
The IBS Young Pro Party is the largest and hottest networking event for residential construction professionals under 40. This year’s party goes full yacht rock, so come sail away to a night you won’t forget. Happening after the show ends on Wednesday, it’s a great way to keep the momentum going as you socialize, connect, make new friends and business contacts while enjoying music, drinks and more. This event sells out every year, so don’t wait to get your ticket. Add your ticket to your registration!
IBS Closing Concert
Feb 19 | 5 – 7 PM
Orange County Convention Center, Valencia Ballroom
The Builders’ Show is closing out in unforgettable style with GRAMMY Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne headlining the IBS Closing Concert. Known for their powerhouse performances, genre-bending sound and chart-topping hits, John and TJ Osborne have become leaders of modern country music while staying true to their roots. With a career that boasts multiple CMA and ACM awards, a GRAMMY win, billions of streams and a reputation for bringing high energy to every stage, Brothers Osborne promise a night of incredible music to wrap up IBS 2026 on the perfect note.
Tickets to the Closing Concert sell out every year, so add your ticket when you register!
The NationalsSM Awards Gala Featuring the Best of 55+ Housing Awards, Global Innovation & NAHB Honors
Feb 17 | 5 – 10 PM
Hyatt Regency Orlando
The Nationals pay tribute to outstanding sales and marketing achievements by individual sales and marketing professionals, home builders and associates and sales and marketing councils. It’s the nation’s largest competition for new home sales and marketing professionals and communities. Awards are presented at The Nationals Awards Gala during the Builders’ Show.
Tickets to The Nationals sell out fast, so add yours when you register for the Builders’ Show!
Best in American Living™ Awards Sponsored by SMEG, Featuring Design, Multifamily, Offsite Construction & Remodeling
Feb 18 | 5 – 8 PM
Hyatt Regency Orlando
The building industry’s premier residential construction awards, The Best in American Living Awards (BALA), sponsored by SMEG, honor the most creative and innovative residential construction projects that redefine excellence for homes and communities around the world, representing design, multifamily, offsite construction and remodeling.
Tickets to BALA sell out fast, so add yours when you register for the Builders’ Show!
Register now for the Builders’ Show and add your special event tickets to your registration.