The International Builders’ Show: The Leading Economic Forecast Event of the Year 

Every year, NAHB and other industry experts and economists bring their latest insights to the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). For 2026, IBS offers an unparalleled lineup of IBS Education sessions that cover every sector of the housing industry: single-family, multifamily, remodeling, design trends, and building materials.  

The Builders’ Show in 2026 is in Orlando, February 17 – 19. This is the only event where you’ll find all these speakers and sessions at one conference: 

The Outlook: 2026 Housing & Economic Forecast (Super Session)  

Tuesday, February 17 | 2:15 – 3:45 PM  

This IBS Super Session is hosted by our very own Chief Economist, Robert Dietz, as well as Chief Economist of Realtor.com, Danielle Hale, and Chief Economist of Zonda, Ali Wolf. Not only does this session give you the chance to hear from these three nationally recognized economists, but it also gives you a complete overview of the housing economy.  

2026 Multifamily Market Outlook 

Tuesday, February 17 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM  

Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, NAHB AVP of Forecasting & Analysis, and Selma Hempp, Chief Economist of Cotality, host a deep dive into multifamily housing. Explore the construction pipeline, financing challenges, rent growth, and more. Join the discussion for an exclusive forecast of where the multifamily sector is headed.  

Remodeling by the Numbers: Market Outlook & Business Benchmarks for 2026 

Wednesday, February 18 | 8:15 – 9:15 AM 

Featuring NAHB Economist Eric Lynch, as well as remodeling expert Alan Hanbury, learn what key indicators and trends are shaping the home improvement industry and where it is headed. Compare how your business is doing with exclusive benchmarks on profit margins, operating costs, and more with exclusive findings from the NAHB ‘Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business’ study.  

Home Trends, Buyer Preferences & Most Likely Features for 2026 

Wednesday, February 18 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM 

Explore the latest research on the home and community features buyers want most in this session led by NAHB AVP of Survey Research, Rose Quint and architect and industry thought-leader Donald Ruthroff. Discover what trends are shaping new home designs, including how preferences shift by price– point. See these trends in action, illustrated through award-winning designs from recent Best in American Living Awards™ (BALA) winners. 

Building Materials in Flux: Pricing Trends, Trade Dynamics & Supply Chain 

Wednesday, February 18 | 2:15 – 3:15 PM 

Gain timely insights into the ever-evolving trending issue of building materials, hosted by NAHB Director of Tax and Trade, Jesse Wade, custom builder and industry leader Don Dabbert, and industry expert and analyst Nishu Sood from John Burns Research and Consulting. Learn how key building materials like lumber are affected by tariffs and other international trade dynamics. Explore what’s driving material costs and availability, and how global and domestic supply chains are adapting.   

Register Now  

To attend IBS Education sessions, you must register for an Expo+Education Pass.  Seating for sessions is on a first-come, first-served basis. So, register for an IBS Expo+Education Pass and then mark these sessions on your calendar. For more information on all that IBS has to offer, please visit BuilderShow.com. We hope to see you there!