The National Association of Home Builders officially opened online registration for the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), which will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb. 27-29, 2024. The show will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the 11th Annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). The two shows will host 1,900 exhibiting brands spanning nearly 1.1 million net square feet of exhibit space, with 100,000-plus expected attendees.
“We are thrilled to once again bring together the housing industry for the event of the year,” says NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey. “This event is the spotlight for the industry’s cutting-edge products and trends, with unbeatable education offerings and the chance to network with other industry leaders. This year, we are excited to roll out even more opportunities and special features that our attendees are sure to love.”
Education opportunities
An IBS Expo+Education Pass gives attendees three-day access to all IBS education sessions as well as entry to the 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 high-profile speakers on industry trends. New this year, IBS will offer more encore sessions to ensure that attendees have greater flexibility in scheduling the sessions they want to attend.
For those looking to make the most of their show experience, there are several pre-show learning opportunities offered Feb. 25-26, available for additional fees. Some of the pre-show highlights include the Pro Builder & Pro Remodeler U40 Leadership Summit, the Building Science Symposium and the Remodeling Symposium.
The show floor
New this year, the IBS exhibit floor will be organized into six main segments designed to streamline the floor so attendees can use their time efficiently and customize their experience to their specific interests.
The new exhibit floor categories include:
• Business management and construction services
• Building materials
• Construction tools, systems equipment and safety
• Global products
• Interior finishings and home living
• Outdoor living, leisure and modular structures
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. IBS attendee favorites like the Construction Performance Zone and the Jobsite Safety Zone will also return in 2024. In addition to the indoor show floor exhibits, attendees always enjoy the impressive outdoor exhibits, including the Pro Builder Show Village.
Networking and special events
Numerous networking opportunities, social gatherings, interesting speakers and special events are also among the show’s many draws. The 2024 show will kick off on the morning of Feb. 27 at the DCW Opening Ceremonies. That evening, registrants can attend the official IBS House Party at Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell. Other events throughout the week include the Young Pro Party on Wednesday night, followed by 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. A short bus ride from the convention center, the home is designed to showcase 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 the media sponsor.
Registration
Building industry professionals and their affiliates can register here now.
A full list of offerings can be found at buildersshow.com/fees-and-deadlines, and featured discounts include:
• Free expo pass for members & dealers/distributors
• $50 expo pass for the Expo+Education Pass for members and non-members
• Register your spouse free
