The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing yesterday for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.
The show will return to Orlando, Fla., for the final time before permanently moving to Las Vegas for all future shows. IBS 2026 will take place Feb. 17-19, at the Orange County Convention Center, where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the 13th Annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). The two shows will host more than 2,350 exhibiting brands spanning over 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space, with 115,000+ expected attendees, making it the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.
“As we head into our final show in Orlando, we are thrilled to once again host attendees from across the globe for the housing industry’s premier event,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes, a home builder and developer from Lexington, N.C. “This is the once-a-year opportunity for our industry to network with colleagues, participate in countless education opportunities and see ground-breaking new products from all the top manufacturers. Our attendees walk away with concrete new skills and knowledge, business connections and solutions to bring back to their own businesses.”
Robust Education Opportunities
One of the key draws to the show is its unmatched industry education opportunities. With an Expo+Education Pass, attendees have 3-day access to all IBS Education sessions as well as entry to both IBS and KBIS show floors. This includes a choice of 120+ sessions across nine tracks, covering today’s most pressing and relevant topics for builders, remodelers, designers and other housing industry pros. And for even more in-depth education, there are several intensive pre-show learning opportunities offered Feb. 14-16, available for additional fees.
Innovative Products and Trends
The expansive IBS show floor offers attendees access to see the latest innovative products and dynamic demonstrations. The IBS exhibit floor will again be organized into six main segments or groupings of products/services designed to enable attendees to use their time efficiently and more easily 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 expected to shake up the residential construction industry. Perennial IBS favorites like the Construction Performance Zone and the Jobsite Safety Zone will also return in 2026. 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
The show is filled with numerous networking opportunities, social gatherings, dynamic speakers and special events. The first day will kick off for all registrants on the morning of Feb. 17 with an exciting DCW Opening Ceremonies, featuring Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith as the keynote speaker. That evening ticketed attendees can join the fun at the IBS House Party at Pointe Orlando. Other ticketed events throughout the week include the Young Pro Party at The Hampton Social on Wednesday night, and the DCW Closing Concert immediately after the show floor closes on Thursday night.
Attendees can also see the latest in design trends, product innovations and smart home technology in The New American Home® (TNAH) and The New American Remodel® (TNAR), the official show homes of IBS. Located in nearby Winter Park, the homes are available for IBS attendees and media members to tour throughout the show. Products showcased in the homes are provided by members of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council, and Professional Builder magazine will once again serve as the homes’ media sponsor.
Special Discounts in September
During September, IBS registrants can take advantage of several steep discounts with all registration options providing access to the exhibits of both shows. A full list of offerings can be found at buildersshow.com/fees-and-deadlines, and featured discounts include:
- FREE Expo Pass for NAHB members
- $75 Expo Pass for non-members
- Save up to $195 on an Expo+Education Pass for access to all IBS Education sessions and the show floor
- FREE spouse registration for NAHB Members, $75 for Non-Members
The NAHB International Builders’ Show is not open to the general public. Building industry professionals and their affiliates are invited to register by visiting the show’s website at BuildersShow.com.
For information on how to exhibit, please visit www.buildersshow.com/exhibit. For other show inquiries, please visit www.buildersshow.com/contact-us.
