IBS Education always offers groundbreaking, fresh insights at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The 2026 IBS Education* sessions, Feb 17 – 19, at our Orlando Builders’ Show will not disappoint. If you haven’t already, register for an Expo+Education Pass to experience IBS and IBS Education. The 120+ IBS Education sessions are your chance to learn from the top industry experts and experts in their field on topics that interest you.
Meet the IBS Education Speaker: Tony DiSilvestro
Entrepreneur. Business consultant. Builder. Visionary. Tony DiSilvestro wears many hats, but they all share a common thread: A drive to help others grow and achieve their full potential.
With experience spanning the restaurant industry, residential and commercial construction, SaaS, manufacturing and business consulting, Tony has founded more than 31 businesses and currently employs over 450 people. His entrepreneurial journey, marked by both successes and setbacks, has shaped his mission to help other business owners realize exponential growth and profitability.
Tony’s IBS Education Session: Avoid Margin Loss & Unlock Hidden Profit Through Smarter Project Management
At the Builders’ Show, Tony will lead the session Avoid Margin Loss & Unlock Hidden Profit Through Smarter Project Management. Attendees can expect to walk away with fundamental tools to empower their teams, boost productivity and complete projects faster, all while increasing profit margins and customer satisfaction.
“I will give contractors fundamental tools to empower their people, increase productivity and complete their jobs faster, which will create higher profit margins and happier customers,” says Tony.
What Tony’s Looking Forward to @IBS 2026
Tony can’t wait to get back to IBS to connect with contractors, employees and business leaders ready to level up their operations.
“I’m looking forward to inspiring contractors and employees to help them grow,” he shares. “The education series at IBS is a game-changer. Learning from people who are ‘in the dirt’ every day, sharing their wins and lessons, is invaluable.”
For first-time attendees, Tony’s advice is simple:
“Immerse yourself. Focus on bringing back at least one or two processes that will help you grow your business.”
Keeping an Eye on the Future
When it comes to trends shaping the industry, Tony sees AI as a major force in 2026, particularly in job bidding, employee training and profitability. Over the next five years, he anticipates even greater strides in productivity and efficiency across both job sites and the supply chain.
But the biggest challenge right now? Staffing.
“We’re in an instant gratification world,” he explains. “If you’re still training the same way you did five years ago, you’ll never maintain employees. The only way we scale and grow our businesses is through people.”
Don’t Miss Tony’s Session
Join Tony DiSilvestro at IBS 2026 to learn how smarter project management can help you avoid margin loss and uncover hidden profit, while building stronger, more productive teams. Register for the Builders’ Show Expo+Education Pass to attend Tony’s session and choose from the other 120+ sessions available.
*IBS Education requires an IBS Expo+Education Pass.