The National Association of Home Builders officially opened online registration and housing for the 2025 NAHB International Builders' Show, or IBS, which will take place Feb. 25-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. IBS will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show for the 12th Annual Design & Construction Week. The two shows will host more than 2,300 exhibiting brands spanning nearly 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space, with 110,000+ expected attendees.
"IBS is the premiere event for the housing industry offering the best networking opportunities, top-tier education and an unrivaled show floor with the latest cutting-edge products and trends," says NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. "This year's show is sure to be even bigger and better than the last, and we are excited to again welcome attendees from across the globe for the industry’s can't-miss event."
Education opportunities
An IBS Expo+Education Pass gives attendees three-day access to all IBS education sessions as well as entry to IBS and KBIS show floors. This includes a choice of 100-plus sessions led by experts on a wide range of industry topics, as well as daily keynotes and sessions led by speakers on industry trends. For those looking to make the most of their show experience, there are several pre-show learning opportunities offered Feb. 23-24, available for additional fees. Pre-show highlights include: the Building Science Symposium and new this year, the Custom Building & Remodeling Symposium.
Products and trends
The IBS exhibit floor will again be organized into six main segments of products/services designed to streamline the floor so attendees can use their time efficiently and customize their experience to their specific needs and interests. Other special features of the show floor include the New Product Zone and the IBS Start-up Zone, featuring a glimpse of products or services that are predicted to shake up the residential construction industry. Other IBS favorites like the Construction Performance Zone and the Jobsite Safety Zone will also return in 2025. In addition to the indoor show floor exhibits, attendees can visit the IBS Outdoor Exhibits, including the Pro Builder Show Village to network while touring demonstration homes and experiencing interactive programming and new products.
Networking and special events
Numerous networking opportunities, social gatherings, speakers and special events are also among the show's many draws. The 2025 show will kick off for all registrants on the morning of Feb. 25 at the DCW Opening Ceremonies. And be sure to attend the Official IBS House Party at Brooklyn Bowl. Other ticketed events throughout the week include the Young Pro Party at Ole Red on Wednesday night, and the DCW Closing Concert immediately after the show floor closes on Thursday night. Attendees can also tour NAHB's official IBS show home, The New American Home. The home is a short bus ride from the convention center and is designed to showcase innovative building technologies, emerging design trends and the latest building products. Products showcased in the home are provided by members of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council, and Professional Builder magazine will once again serve as TNAH's media sponsor.
