FAQs

Registration for IBS 2025 is open, please see the Fees & Deadlines page for more information.

Registration for IBS 2025 is open, please use this link to register.

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. 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 (Eastern) or email [email protected].

Yes, children under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when in the exhibit areas. Registration of children is complimentary and must be done 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 a email confirmation immediately upon completing your registration. You can use your confirmation letter as your receipt.

Check your inbox for your confirmation letter (check your spam folder). Or call the Registration and Housing Office at 747-226-7761 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Central) 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 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Central).

Expo Pass (including spouses): Non-refundable and all sales are final.

Expo+Education Pass, First Time Attendee (including spouses): Once a registration has been processed, a $35 fee will be charged per cancellation. If a registration and special event ticket bundle is purchased only the registration fee portion of the bundle is refundable as outlined above. The special event ticket portion of the bundle is non-refundable. Requests for refunds must be received in writing via email at [email protected]. Refund deadline will be posted in early September.

Special Events: Tickets to special events including those purchased in a bundled registration package are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Weather: A request for a weather-related refund of registration fees will be considered by NAHB at its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis, provided the request is received by NAHB within five (5) business days after the close of the Event. If approved, in lieu of a refund of the amount of the registration fee, NAHB will register the individual for the next Event at no charge and will provide the identical registration type that was originally purchased.

Registration for IBS 2025 is open, please use this link to register.

On-site registration locations and hours:

Registration Tent in Silver Parking Lot 2

• Sunday, February 23 – Thursday, February 27: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Services exhibitors, domestic and international attendees, special event tickets, NAHB Director/Delegates' Credentials and Spike Concert ticket-pick up for qualified Spikes.

West Hall Meeting Rooms W102-W106, Level 1

• Tuesday, February 25 – Thursday, February 27: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Services exhibitors and domestic attendees. Note: International registrants that do not require language services can also pick up a badge here.

South Hall Lobby, Level 2 (Outside S3)

• Tuesday, February 25 – Thursday, February 27: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Services exhibitors and domestic attendees. Note: International registrants that do not require language services can also pick up a badge here.

Westgate & Paradise Events Center

• Tuesday, February 25: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Services domestic attendees only. Note: International registrants that do not require language services can also pick up a badge here.

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 2025. Registration for IBS 2025 is open, please use this link to register.

One registration has to be started in order to add more people. Once the final page registration page is reached, at the bottom of the menu bar, select the "add a coworker." The coworkers demographic information is required to complete the registration process. The coworker must have a unique email address to complete the registration. Once 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. Registration & Housing for IBS 2025 is now open, please use this link to register and book your hotel.

For your convenience, NAHB organizes rooms with an assortment of outstanding Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas hotel community, you benefit in many ways, including:

• Access to a wide variety of show hotels with the lowest available room rates
• Exclusive shuttle bus service
• One-stop-shopping for your registration and housing needs
• Convenient customer service for changes and cancellations
• Industry associate networking opportunities within show hotels

Please view your assigned hotel here. Please follow this link to book your hotel.

On or before January 27, 2025: Final deadline to make changes and room cancellations online.

January 28 – January 30, 2025: Any reservation changes, cancellations, or requests for new reservations must be emailed to [email protected] for approval and availability. All reservations will be sent to the hotels on Thursday, January 30.

January 31 – February 3, 2025: No cancellations or modifications may be made during this time. All hotel reservations are being processed and transferred to the hotels. The hotel may charge a first nights' room and tax deposit to the credit card provided to secure the reservation upon receiving the reservation from Maritz.

Commencing February 4, 2025: Attendees must contact the hotel directly to cancel or modify room reservations. Failure to cancel in accordance with the cancellation policy printed on your confirmation will result in the forfeiture of the entire deposit. Under no circumstances will NAHB be responsible for refunding or returning a processing fee or room deposit for a canceled room reservation nor will NAHB be responsible for any damages from a failure to cancel a reservation.

February 7, 2025: Hotel confirmation numbers will be sent to all attendees who made hotel reservations within the IBS Block.

*NOTE: Failure to check in on the scheduled arrival day or cancellation of the hotel reservation could result in a first night’s room and tax penalty. Please refer to the hotel confirmation for the specific cancellation policy at your hotel.

Yes, complimentary shuttle service will be provided between Official Show Hotels and the LVCC, except for properties that are not within walking distance of the convention center.

Tuesday, Feb 25 – 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday, Feb 26 – 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Thursday, Feb 27 – 6:30 AM - 6 PM

In addition to complimentary shuttle service from Official Hotels to the LVCC, there are several other ways to get to the Show:

The Monorail: It connects the Las Vegas Convention Center to the following hotels along the Las Vegas Strip: MGM Grand Station, Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas Station, Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station, Harrah’s/The LINQ Station, and SAHARA Las Vegas Station. Traveling at a top speed of 50 mph, the system is a safe, clean and reliable way to travel to and from the 2025 International Builders' Show.

The Loop: Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center quickly transports passengers throughout the 200-acre Las Vegas Convention Center campus in a fun and convenient way, free of charge. The system consists of two one-way, .8-mile-long tunnels built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles driving at speeds of up to 35 mph. The LVCC Loop reduces a 25-minute walk to a less than two-minute ride.

Taxis: Take a taxi to and from the LVCC, the airport, and the official show hotels.

Uber/Lyft: Uber and Lyft are car pickup services that can be a great alternative to waiting in long transportation lines. You can download the Uber app or Lyft app to your smartphone.

Yes, NAHB negotiates special travel and transportation discounts for attendees of the International Builders' Show. Please find Airline Discounts here. Please find Rental Car Discounts here.

Limited parking is available at the LVCC. See the parking map of the LVCC.

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. 

View accessibility information about the Show.

Yes, there are dedicated rooms available at the LVCC located in the following:

• Central/North Hall Level 1 in Lobby
• North Hall Level 2 by Skywalk Bridge
• South Hall Level 2 next to Room S228
• West Hall Level 1 near North Lobby

Click here for more information.

Please see here for Pre-Show Educational opportunities before IBS 2025.

Pre-Show Education Courses are a separate and extra cost, and do not include an Expo Pass. An IBS Expo Pass is included with the purchase of an NAHB Education course. View this page for more information.

Pre-Show Education Courses are half-day and full-day courses on specific topics taught by NAHB-approved instructors. They are not included with registration for the Show and require a separate fee.

IBS Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Expo+Education Pass Registrants.

No, a separate fee and registration is required for each type of education.

No, Pre-Show Education is a separate registration.

If space allows, tickets may be available for purchase prior to the start of the course.

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

No, the course materials are not sold separately.

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

Please see here for Educational opportunities during IBS 2025.

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 Request for Proposals (RFP) for speaking at IBS 2025 has closed. Please complete our IBS speaker inquiry form and we'll email you when we begin accepting applications for IBS 2026.

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

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

Access to the 2024 IBS Education On-Demand Library has ended. Session recordings from the 2025 IBS Education sessions are included in an Expo+Education Pass registration. Access to the On-Demand Library will be available two weeks after the end of IBS 2025. Instructions to access the 2025 IBS Education On-Demand Library will be sent to your registered email address.

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 2025 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. 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 (Eastern) or email [email protected].

Yes, please visit the NAHB website.