The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. With 120+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where builders and remodelers come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.
Meet Liza Hausman
Among this year’s leading voices is Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz and Houzz Pro. With a front-row view of how builders, remodelers and designers are using technology to run more efficient businesses and deliver better client experiences, Liza brings data-backed insights and practical guidance straight from the evolving center of the industry.
Liza Hausman’s IBS Education Session
AI is no longer a “someday” conversation for builders and remodelers. It’s already on jobsites, in project plans and quietly taking tedious tasks off overloaded teams’ plates. At IBS, few people are better positioned to explain what that really looks like than Liza Hausman.
In her IBS Education session, AI in Action: How Builders Are Using AI to Boost Efficiency & Client Satisfaction, Liza brings clarity, real-world examples and data-backed insights to one of the industry’s most talked-about tools.
What You’ll Learn in Liza’s Session
Liza’s goal is simple: make AI practical. Attendees will walk away with clear, actionable ways to incorporate AI into day-to-day operations, understand where it delivers the most value and learn how to measure its impact on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Drawing from real-world building and remodeling projects, Liza and a fellow panelist, Luke Thomas, will share how builders are using AI in every phase of the build. From estimating and scheduling to client communication and project management, this session connects the dots between technology and results. You’ll also get exclusive insights from the inaugural State of AI in Construction report, offering a data-driven look at where adoption is happening and where opportunities are emerging.
Why Liza is Excited for IBS
For Liza, IBS is all about connection. She’s looking forward to meeting face-to-face with long-time friends, new contacts and customers. There’s something about the energy of the Builders’ Show that makes conversations sharper and ideas stick a little longer.
Advice for First-Time IBS Attendees
Liza’s advice is refreshingly practical: come prepared and pace yourself. Make a prioritized list of the vendors and sessions you want to visit and give yourself extra time to get from place to place. IBS is big, bold and bustling, so a little planning goes a long way.
The Best Place to Be at IBS
Liza doesn’t hesitate here. The show floor is where the excitement lives. It’s the best place to see what’s new, what’s changing and what’s next. And yes, she admits she’s biased, but the Houzz booth is a must-stop for networking, relevant education sessions, coffee, drinks and a few new experiences she’s not quite ready to reveal yet.
The Most Interesting 2026 Industry Trend
According to Liza, the most compelling trend is technology’s ability, especially AI’s ability, to truly unburden teams. Recent survey data shows homeowner projects aren’t slowing down, but expectations for service are rising fast. At the same time, labor shortages mean teams are stretched thinner than ever. AI offers a sustainable path forward by freeing teams to focus on customers and growth rather than manual tasks.
What the Next Five Years Will Bring
Looking ahead, Liza sees homeowners staying put and investing more deeply in their existing homes. Aging-in-place features, ADUs and wellness-focused upgrades will continue to gain momentum, along with new products and services designed to support those needs.
The Industry’s Biggest Challenge
Operational inefficiencies top the list. With aging housing stock driving ongoing demand, firms will need to deliver high levels of service while remaining profitable. Technology, when applied thoughtfully, will be essential to meeting that challenge.
About Liza Hausman
Liza Hausman is Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz and for Houzz Pro, the all-in-one, AI-powered project management and design software for builders, remodelers, and designers. A frequent speaker at events including IBS, KBIS and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Liza brings experience spanning advertising, consulting, marketing and social strategy for Fortune 500 brands and innovative startups.
Attend Liza’s IBS Education Session
If you’re looking for a grounded, insightful look at how AI is being used in construction today, AI in Action: How Builders Are Using AI to Boost Efficiency & Client Satisfaction is a session you won’t want to miss at IBS.
Liza’s session is one of 120+ education sessions to sharpen skills, accelerate business growth and prepare you for the future of home building. If you want to learn from leaders who live the work every day, her session is a can’t-miss.
Register today for IBS 2026 to get ready for three days of ideas, tools and the people shaping what’s new and what’s next in the industry.
*IBS Education requires an IBS Expo+Education registration.