FAQs

Check the fees and deadlines page for IBS 2026 registration and pricing.

Click here to register for IBS 2026.

You can pay for your registration fee using a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

No. You do not have to be a member of NAHB to attend the show. However, NAHB Members are eligible for discounted registration fees and have access to exclusive events during the show. In addition, if an employee in your company is an NAHB Member, all employees of your company may select from the discounted member registration fee options. See NAHB Membership for more information.

Call NAHB Data Services at 800-368-5242 x8313 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET or email [email protected].

Yes, children under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. You can register children for free onsite. All children, except infants in backpacks or slings, must be registered and display a badge to be admitted to the exhibit areas. Strollers for children are permitted in the exhibit areas during published show hours. Attendees assume all risks associated with the use of strollers on the show floor, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage.

You will receive an email confirmation immediately after completing your registration. You can use your confirmation email as your receipt.

Check your inbox for your confirmation email (check your spam folder). Or call the Registration and Housing Office at 747-226-7761 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET or email [email protected].

You can make changes to your registration online using your confirmation number and last name to log into your record. If you do not have your confirmation number, changes can be made by calling the Registration and Housing Office at 747-226-7761 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET.

Please check back in early Fall 2025 for more information.

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Please check back in early Fall 2025 for more information.

No. It is a scam, and we would recommend that you flag it as SPAM and delete the email.

Yes, you will need to register for IBS 2026. Please click here to register.

One registration has to be started to register additional people. On the final registration page, select "add a coworker" at the bottom of the menu bar. Each coworker's demographic information and a unique email address is required to complete the registration process. When all coworkers are added, select "complete my registration" to pay and complete all registrations. Everyone will receive a confirmation email with their unique confirmation ID number. There will be an option to be copied on everyone's confirmation email.

Hotel reservations can be made online during the registration process. All hotel accommodation requests must be made through the NAHB International Builders' Show Registration and Housing Office or online. Show hotels will not accept individual or direct requests for rooms. Register and book your hotel for IBS 2026.

For your convenience, NAHB organizes rooms with an assortment of outstanding Orlando hotels that offer a wide variety of accommodations, amenities and very competitive rates. We understand that you have many options for making hotel reservations. However, by supporting NAHB's commitment to the Orlando hotel community, you benefit in many ways, including:

• Guaranteed the lowest rate at some of the best-rated hotels and resorts in Orlando.
• Guaranteed a room. Hotels "overbook" to compensate for a percentage of no-shows and cancellations, so people with reservations might be displaced or "walked" to another hotel. NAHB has contracted with IBS host hotels to ensure that you will have a room.
• Opportunity for more connecting and networking with industry peers who are also staying in official IBS hotels.
• Convenient customer service for changes and cancellations.
• Easy and reliable one-stop shopping during show registration.
• Complimentary shuttle bus service between the official hotels and the convention center (except hotels that are within walking distance).

View the state and local hotel assignments IBS 2026.

Please see the cancellation and refund policies for IBS 2026.

Please check back in early Fall 2025 for more information.

Please check back in early Fall 2025 for more information.

Yes, NAHB negotiates special travel and transportation discounts for attendees of the International Builders' Show. Please check back in early Fall 2025 for the discount codes.

Please check back in early Fall 2025 for the OCCC parking map.

No, overnight parking at the Convention Center is prohibited. Vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner's risk and expense.

View coat and bag check for more information. Please check back in early Fall 2025 for updated information.

View accessibility information about the show. Please check back in early Fall 2025 for updated information.

The OCCC has Wellness Rooms in the West, North and South concourses. The Wellness Rooms provide a private space for nursing mothers to pump or breastfeed.

The Wellness Rooms locations are:

• West Concourse - Level 2, West Hall C Lobby, to the right of the Citrus Café (Food Court C)
• North Concourse - Level 2, North Hall A, at the top of the escalator to the exhibit hall, adjacent to room N210E
• South Concourse - Level 2, South Hall A, at the top of the escalator to the exhibit hall, adjacent to room S210E

Click here for more information.

Please click here for a full list of Pre-Show Learning.

Pre-Show NAHB Courses and the Building Science Symposium are pre-show learning opportunities. There is a registration and fee for all pre-show learning opportunities. Registration for a pre-show learning opportunity includes an IBS Expo Pass. View this page for information on NAHB Courses' fees, cancellation and refund policies. View this page for information on the Building Science Symposium's fees, cancellation and refund policy.

NAHB Courses are half-day learning opportunities. The Building Science Symposium is a full-day course. Each course covers specific topics taught by NAHB-approved instructors and building science experts. These pre-show learning opportunities are not included with an Expo+Education registration for the show and each pre-show learning opportunity requires a separate registration and fee.

IBS Education sessions take place during the Builders' Show and are included with an Expo+Education Pass. All sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

No, a separate fee and registration is required for each course and the symposium.

No, you can register for a pre-show NAHB Course or the Building Science Symposium even if you are not registered for IBS 2026. An IBS Expo Pass is included with your NAHB Course or Building Science Symposium registrations. NAHB Courses and the Building Science Symposium are separate registrations and fees.

If space allows, tickets may be available for purchase before the start of the course or symposium.

You will receive a confirmation immediately upon completing your registration. You will receive details on room locations and times for each course or the symposium by mail two weeks before the event.

No, the course and symposium materials are not sold separately.

For Pre-Show NAHB Courses, contact Rusty Deiss at 800-368-5242 x8231 or [email protected].

Please click here for the full schedule of IBS Education sessions.

Yes, you must purchase an Expo+Education Pass to have unlimited access to all education sessions during the show.

Check out this page for more information of what to expect from this year's education sessions.

The 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show Request for Proposals is closed. 

Please complete our IBS speaker inquiry form and we'll email you when we begin accepting applications.

Please contact Rusty Deiss at 800-368-5242 x8231 or [email protected] for more specific information about education sessions and pre-show learning opportunities.

Examples of professional credential programs include Certified Graduate Builder or CGB, Certified Graduate Remodeler or CGR, and Certified Green Professional or CGP. You can call the NAHB Professional Credential Helpline at 800-368-5242 x8154 for more information between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET. Learn more about our Professional Credentials and how NAHB provides the best residential home building knowledge to foster success in the industry.

Check back this fall for information on 2026 IBS Education session recordings.

Depending on your citizenship, you may or may not need a visa to travel to the United States to attend the International Builders’ Show. You can also find out more information via the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Letters of Invitation will be available upon request. You MUST be a registered attendee or exhibitor of the 2026 Builders' Show to request a letter of invitation. Your IBS registration ID will be required to complete the form. This ID number is found on your registration confirmation email. After you submit your request, you will receive a PDF copy of the letter of invitation via email.

Submit Request

Yes. If you need to receive your letter more quickly, we can send it via Federal Express or UPS. You will need to include a valid Federal Express or UPS account number when submitting your request. If you do not include a valid account number, the letter will be sent by standard international mail. NAHB may contact you via email to verify this information.

No. NAHB cannot send letters directly to embassies or consulates. No exceptions are made.

Yes. A valid Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval is required for all eligible Visa Waiver Program (VWP) participants to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security's ESTA is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the VWP. ESTA applications may be completed FREE online at the official Department of Homeland Security website.

Yes. The Department of Homeland Security strictly enforces this requirement. VWP travelers who have not obtained approval through ESTA should expect to be denied boarding on any air carrier bound for the United States. Be sure to fill out and submit your application well in advance of your travel dates.

No. You do not have to be a member of NAHB to attend the show. However, NAHB Members are eligible for discounted registration fees and have access to exclusive events during the show. In addition, if an employee in your company is an NAHB Member, all employees of your company may select from the discounted member registration fee options. See NAHB Membership for more information.

Call NAHB Data Services at 800-368-5242 x8313 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET or email [email protected].

Yes, please visit the NAHB website.