[Washington] The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced it officially opened online registration for the 2017 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS).
Following a four-year run in Las Vegas, IBS will return to Orlando, Fla., January 10-12, 2017, as part of Design & Construction Week (DCW), NAHB's co-location with the National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The fourth annual DCW event is expected to bring together more than 80,000 design and construction professionals in the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry. New for 2017, IBS and KBIS announced a strategic partnership with CEDIA, the leading trade association for the residential technology industry, to be part of DCW. As part of the partnership, the IBS show floor will now feature the CEDIA Smart Home Pavilion designated specifically for exhibitors who specialize in technology solutions for the home.
"We are returning to Orlando with an even more impressive show than ever before," said NAHB chairman Ed Brady, a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. "With the addition of the CEDIA Smart Home Pavilion, an expanded offering of education sessions, a huge show floor featuring the latest products, and not one, but two official show homes, IBS attendees are sure to be impressed."
Another major draw of the show is the education offerings available at IBS. The 2017 show features more than 130 sessions taught by building industry experts on topics ranging from sales and marketing to construction techniques and building codes.
The 2017 show will give attendees their pick of numerous special events. Kicking off this year's show is legendary quarterback and Super Bowl great, Peyton Manning, who will serve as the keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremonies. Another show favorite is the IBS Spike Closing Concert, where attendees will close out the week by hearing a performance from Grammy award-winning band, Little Big Town.
During August, IBS registrants can take advantage of several registration discounts. For a full list of offerings, visit:
www.BuildersShow.com/fees. Building industry professionals and their affiliates are invited to register by visiting the show's website at
www.BuildersShow.com.