One of the biggest advantages of attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is that you’re surrounded by residential construction professionals just like you. But sometimes the best conversations happen with people who understand the unique challenges of your business.
That’s exactly what you’ll find in IBS Centrals.
Whether you’re a remodeler, custom builder, designer, sales professional or work in multifamily housing, Centrals bring together professionals with shared interests to exchange ideas, discover trends, ask questions and build valuable industry connections.
When registration opens Sept 1, your IBS Expo Pass or Expo+Education Pass includes access to every Central.
What Are IBS Centrals?
Think of Centrals as your home base during the Builders’ Show.
Located near IBS Education, each Central combines comfortable networking space with informal education, peer discussions and opportunities to connect with experts and professionals who understand your business.
It’s the perfect place to:
- Learn practical ideas you can apply back home.
- Discover emerging trends affecting your market.
- Ask questions and hear how others are solving similar challenges.
- Take a break from the show floor while expanding your professional network.
6 Ways to Find Your Community
IBS features seven Centrals, each designed for a different segment of the residential construction industry:
- Custom Building Central
- Design Central
- International Central
- Multifamily Central
- Remodeling Central
- Sales Central
Whether you spend your entire career in one specialty or wear multiple hats, find conversations that are relevant to your business.
More Than a Lounge
Centrals aren’t only places to recharge.
Throughout the show, each Central hosts informal presentations and discussions led by respected industry professionals and your peers. These sessions are smaller than IBS Education sessions, interactive, practical and designed to encourage audience participation, making it easy to ask questions, share experiences and walk away with ideas you can use immediately.
Many say these informal discussions are some of the most valuable learning experiences at the Builder’s Show.
Add Centrals to Your Builder’s Show Plan
The Builders’ Show is packed with exhibits, education and networking opportunities. Centrals help you personalize your experience by connecting you with the people and topics that matter most to your business.
When IBS 2027 registration opens Sept 1, remember that access to all six Centrals is included with your IBS Expo Pass or Expo+Education Pass.