IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Tony DiSilvestro

IBS Speaker Tony DiSilvestro

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...

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IBS 2026 Super Sessions: Our Most Popular IBS Education Sessions — Supercharged

IBS Super Sessions

Super Sessions are your favorite sessions supersized into can’t-miss IBS Education experiences at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19. These expanded sessions take the industry’s most sought-after topics and amplify them into high-energy, expert-led experiences designed to spark ideas, inspire innovation and fuel your business success.

We’ve supercharged four of our...

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Go Beyond the Show Floor: 5+ Reasons to Register for IBS Education

5+ Reasons to Start Planning Your IBS 2026 Education Journey

Get ready — the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) hits Orlando, Feb 17 – 19, and it’s better than ever! The show floor will be packed with 1,700+ exhibitors, live demos and the latest product launches. But the real power move? Register for an Expo+Education Pass to choose from 120+ can’t-miss education sessions created just for our industry.

#1 Pre-Show...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Gene Myers

IBS Speaker Gene Myers

IBS Education is a popular focal point each year at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The 2026 IBS Education* sessions, Feb 17 – 19, at our final 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.

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2026 IBS Education: What to Expect

Speaker presents to a crowd at IBS

UPDATED September 2, 2025

IBS Education at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) never disappoints — and the 2026 lineup is shaping up to be amazing. With 120+ IBS Education* sessions across 9 tracks, the lineup is designed to inspire, challenge and equip residential construction pros with the tools they need to stay ahead.

The IBS Education Experience

IBS Education is at the heart of the Builders’...

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From Proposal to Stage: How an IBS Education Session Comes to Life

From Proposal to Stage: How an IBS Education Session Comes to Life

Ever wondered how a session at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) makes it to the official education lineup? With 100+ sessions offered each year across various tracks, each proposal undergoes a competitive and collaborative selection process to ensure the content is timely, relevant and impactful for residential construction professionals.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how a 2026 IBS Education proposal became an IBS Education...

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18 NAHB Courses to Power Up Your Learning Before IBS 2026 Begins

Presenter leads an education session at IBS

UPDATED November 6, 2025

The highly anticipated 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is Feb 17 – 19. It’s our last time in Orlando, and we’re planning exciting pre-show learning experiences for you Feb 14 – 16, the three days leading up to the official kickoff of the Builders’ Show.

NAHB Courses

Eighteen (18) pre-show courses will be held before the start of IBS 2026. These NAHB Courses, offered by...

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Stay Industry Sharp Year-Round with FREE NAHB | IBS Education Webinars

NAHB IBS Education Webinars

UPDATED November 6, 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...

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Top 5 Reasons to Speak at IBS 2026

Building professional speaks to a crowd at IBS

Speaking at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is your chance to be part of the housing industry’s largest annual light construction show in the world. The Builders’ Show is the ideal platform for speakers like you to share your knowledge and expertise with the home-building community.

It’s time to submit your proposal to speak! Share your knowledge, experience and expertise as a speaker at the Builders’ Show, Feb 17 – 19 in...

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Top 10 BuilderBooks Best Sellers from the Show

Building professionals browse the titles at the IBS Store

The 2025 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) was a huge success. Over 81,000 residential construction professionals made their way through the show and the IBS Store. These are the 10 titles that flew off the shelves at the IBS Store during the show.

If you didn’t buy one of these titles or didn’t attend the show, you can still scoop up your copies at BuilderBooks.com. If you’re a residential construction pro, discover why these books should be on...

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