IBS 2026 Quick Facts – August 12, 2025
NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS)
February 17 – 19, 2026
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Orlando, FL

Most up-to-date information can be found on the Builders’ Show website: BuildersShow.com
Registration opens September 2.

IBS: All Homes Start Here
The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the premier residential construction industry event of the year. The Builders’ Show is the only place where you can discover the newest products, gain industry insights and make connections that move your business forward — all in three days.

Registration Types

• Expo+Education Pass (This is the type that includes access to IBS education sessions)
• Expo Pass

Registration Deadlines
Registration opens September 2, 2025. During the month of September, NAHB members can register for a free expo pass. Expo+Education registration is also discounted.
Spouse registration is also free for NAHB members. See BuildersShow.com/Fees for details.

DCW
The only co-located show for Orlando is
• NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS)

IBS 2026 Expected Numbers

• 70k+ IBS attendees
• 1,700+ IBS Exhibitors

Exhibit Floor Segmentation
IBS 2026 is once again segmenting the exhibit floor into six main segments or categories, plus the Outdoor Exhibits:

• Building Materials
• Business Management & Professional Services
• Construction Tools, Systems, Equipment & Safety
• Global Products
• Interior Finishings & Home Living
• Outdoor Living, Leisure & Modular Structures

See locations/halls for each segment.

IBS Education

• 100+ education sessions; 9 tracks
• Types of Education: Game Changers, Super Sessions and Building Knowledge Sessions
• Game Changers keynotes will be announced in the Fall

IBS Centrals

• 55+ Housing
• Custom Building
• Design
• Multifamily
• Remodeling
• Sales

Official Show Homes

The New American Home® (TNAH)
The New American Remodel® (TNAR)

Best of IBS Awards Program

• Best of IBS Awards Program Opens- Sept. 8; Closes- Nov. 21
• NAHB is contacting potential judges for individual categories.

Exhibitor Sales Update
IBS had a very strong summer of booth sales, and we anticipate selling out our space in both buildings in the Orange County Convention Center, with 1,700+ exhibitors covering approximately 700,000+ NSF of exhibit space.

KBIS is also expecting to sell out of exhibit space in Orlando, with more than 650 exhibitors and 490,000 NSF of exhibits.

Questions
Reach out to Lauren Wallace lwallace@nahb.org, Diana Quinones Vente dquinones@nahb.org or Denise Miller dmiller@nahb.org.