IBS Education Connects You With Top Business Leaders

IBS: The Essential Industry Experience is heading back to Las Vegas in 2023, with unmatched and unrivaled education specifically for the residential construction industry. IBS Education is always an attendee favorite, and the 2023 program is powerful and full of fresh content. Come to IBS and walk away with knowledge of the latest trends, newest techniques, most forward-thinking business strategies and action items you can apply to your business right away.

Think you’ve seen everything IBS Education has to offer already? Think again.

Of the more than 225 speakers providing educational content, over 40% are brand new to the show! Combining veteran favorites with great new content means the best of the best for your time well spent. And with two entirely new session types as part of the 100-plus sessions, nine education tracks and three Game Changer sessions, IBS Education offers something for everyone.

New NAHB members and first-timeIBS attendees can access special offers to take advantage of all the show has to offer. Read on to learn more about the session types and how to access the full IBS experience.

Session Types

Building Knowledge Sessions

The 60-minute Building Knowledge sessions in nine tracks are the foundation of education at IBS. You are sure to find the best education the industry has to offer on today’s most relevant topics.

80+ sessions across nine tracks including:

• Architecture & Design
• Building Techniques & Strategies
• Business Management
• Land Development & Community Design
• Project Management
• Research & Trends
• Sales & Marketing
• Custom Building & Remodeling
• Multifamily Housing

Game Changers

IBS’ Game Changers feature thought leaders who are transforming the way we think about and address issues critical to the housing industry. With one session on each day of the show, these discussions will feature high-profile speakers from within the industry, or who offer an entirely different perspective, to provide you with leading business know-how and inspiring new ideas.

NEW: Super Sessions

Sometimes, more is better. When it comes to Super Sessions, this is absolutely the case. We’ve transformed three of our most popular IBS sessions into super-charged educational experiences.There will be one Super Session each day of the show, focused on either design, sales, or business practices and economics. These 2- or 2.5-hour presentations will include mini sessions that feature video highlights, interviews, audience activities and more.

Learning Labs

Learning Labs are fast-paced sessions using unique presentation formats, interactive technology and audience participation. Find information on niche topics and unique perspectives in the Learning Labs.

Topics include:

• New products and technologies
• Alternatives and supplements to stick-built construction
• Home technology
• Innovation in home building
• Social media, digital marketing and online sales
• Exploring buyer demographics
• Technology solutions for design and construction

Pre-Show Master Workshops

Master Workshops immerse you in critical industry topics to provide best practice strategies and solutions. These 3-hour intensives offer advanced-level content on Monday, Jan.30, the day before the official start of the show. Regardless of registration type, all IBS registrants can purchase a seat in a Master Workshop.

Exhibit Hall Education

There will again be two hands-on, how-to demonstration/building zones at IBS on the show floor focusing on construction performance and craft building techniques. These education sessions are included with an Expo Pass.

Performance Demo Zone

This demo zone will provide attendees with industry-best expertise for building more durable, efficient, higher-quality homes—from basements, wall systems and roofs, to use and types of materials, construction speed and cost. We’ll bring together an unprecedented collection of experts to present our demonstrations and talks. Ben Bogie, a second-generation high-performance builder from New England, and Josh Salinger, founder of Birdsmouth Design-Build in Portland, Ore., will lead the demos and will be joined throughout the week by a host of leading builders and industry influencers from across the country.

Key Learning Topics

• Construction Techniques & Materials: framing and wall systems, insulation, air/water sealing, roofs, etc.
• Systems, Prefabrication & Off-Site Construction
• Lean Design, Value Engineering & Material Use
• Resiliency & Durability

Craft Demo Zone

This new zone will feature a variety of 30-minute interactive demonstrations highlighting best practices, tips and how-tos in craft building techniques and skills. While our Performance Demo Zone focuses on the larger structural and performance-related aspects of construction, this new zone will explore the details, updates and finishes that complete a home. Expert craftspeople Aaron Butts and Walt Tomala will lead our demonstrations and will be joined by a variety of industry-leading builders and influencers such as Jon Hilgenberg, Joe Cook, Dr. Decks and more. It is a must-see for builders, specialty remodelers, trade contractors and craftspeople interested in skilled techniques.

Key Learning Topics

We’ll showcase craft building skills and finishes for both the interior and exterior of the home with potential topics that will include:

Interiors

• Carpentry/Fine Woodworking
• Stair Building
• Home Tech
• Kitchens & Baths
• Basements
• Wall Finishes
• Flooring

Exteriors

• Roofs
• Decking
• Outdoor Living
• Landscapes
• Exterior Finishes & Siding
• Additions

Discover even more IBS Education opportunities at BuildersShow.com/education