The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.
IBS will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 25-27, where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the 12th Annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). The two shows will host more than 2,300 exhibiting brands spanning nearly 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space, with over 110,000 expected attendees, making it the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.
Education Opportunities
An IBS Expo+Education Pass gives attendees 3-day access to all IBS Education sessions as well as entry to IBS and KBIS show floors. This includes a choice of 100+ sessions led by renowned experts on a wide range of industry topics, as well as daily keynotes and sessions led by high-profile speakers on industry trends.
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.
Top 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
The 2025 show will kick off for all registrants on the morning of Feb. 25 at the DCW Opening Ceremonies. That evening be sure to purchase your ticket 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 (TNAH). 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.
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
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.
