6 Ways to Crush It as a Custom Builder at IBS 2026

Custom Building Central at IBS

Custom builders, mark your calendars! The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is THE place to connect, learn and take your custom building projects to the next level. Whether you’re looking to streamline processes, boost profitability or explore cutting-edge trends, IBS 2026 has everything you need to elevate your business.

Here’s how you can make the most of your experience:

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Meet the IBS Speaker: Beth Byrd

IBS Speaker Beth Byrd

The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is gearing up to deliver one of its strongest education lineups yet. IBS Education* is bringing the industry’s top minds together to tackle real challenges with real solutions — from AI and design efficiency to customer experience and the future of attainable housing. One of those voices is Beth Byrd, a DC Pro Certified industry leader and VP of Sales at Anewgo, a company...

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The AI & Tech Surge at IBS 2026

AI & Tech Studio

If you thought trade shows were just about shiny products and networking, then the 2026 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Feb 17 – 19, is taking things to another level. The industry’s biggest gathering is doubling down on technology, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the residential construction space.

Here are three big themes to expect at the Builders’ Show:

  1. AI for builders, remodelers and project...
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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Luke Thomas

IBS Speaker Luke Thomas

IBS Education always delivers fresh, game-changing insights and the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is no exception. Join us Feb 17 – 19 in Orlando and get ready to be inspired. With 120+ sessions led by the industry’s top minds, IBS Education* is your chance to dive into the topics that matter most to you. Don’t miss out. Register for an Expo+Education Pass today and experience the ultimate learning event for builders, remodelers and...

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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.

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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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