IBS for 55+ Housing Professionals

Networking, New Products, Education & Demos

The NAHB International Builders' Show^® (IBS) connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry.

IBS: All Homes Start Here is your opportunity to experience networking, new products, education and demos related to every aspect of 55+ housing from design, development and finance to ownership, management, and sales and marketing.

IBS 2026 registration will open in September 2025.

Top 5 Reasons 55+ Housing Professionals Say They Attend IBS

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Find new products, brands and companies on the show floor and meet manufacturers/suppliers to get answers to your burning questions.

2

Learn the hottest new trends, techniques and solutions from industry experts and fellow professionals in IBS Education sessions.

3

Explore new ideas, meet 55+ housing professionals, attend specialized seminars and learn from experts at the 55+ Housing Central.

4

Be the first to see the hottest new products to hit the industry in the New Product Zone.

5

See new techniques and best practices during the demos in specialty zones on the show floor.

1

Find new products, brands and companies on the show floor and meet manufacturers/suppliers to get answers to your burning questions.

2

Learn the hottest new trends, techniques and solutions from industry experts and fellow professionals in IBS Education sessions.

3

Explore new ideas, meet 55+ housing professionals, attend specialized seminars and learn from experts at the 55+ Housing Central.

4

Be the first to see the hottest new products to hit the industry in the New Product Zone.

5

See new techniques and best practices during the demos in specialty zones on the show floor.

Exhibits

HOT New Products

100s of hot new products make their debut at the show each year. Hit the show floor to see these products in action, to speak to the manufacturers/suppliers and get answers to your burning questions.

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Education

New Trends & Strategies

Attend sessions specifically for the 55+ housing niche. Learn from top speakers, industry experts and fellow professionals. Discover future trends, new products, innovative strategies and solutions.

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55+ Housing Central

Solutions for 55+ Housing Professionals

55+ Housing Central is the place to network with industry experts and other professionals. Explore new ideas, refine your skills, gain information specifically about this industry niche and make new business connections.

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Specialty Area on the Show Floor

New Product Zone

Join the buzz of activity with the spotlight on the hottest new products to hit the industry. Discover products your customers don’t even know they want yet. Be the first to see these innovative products in the New Product Zone only at the Builders’ Show.

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Demos

Demo Zones

View live demonstrations of trending topics that are critical to the residential construction industry in the Construction Performance Zone and the Craft Techniques Zone.

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Enjoy Both Shows

Design & Construction Week^® Access

Two show floors for the price of one! As part of Design & Construction Week, (DCW) your IBS registration includes access to both the IBS and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® exhibit floors.

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