5 Ways to Maximize Your IBS 2025 Education Journey
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The education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) always offer tons of fresh content from new perspectives. This year is no exception, with more than 120 sessions available to grow your knowledge — and your business.
Here are the top five ways you can learn from the best, and connect with industry leaders and peers at the 2025 IBS, taking place Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas.
Industry learning begins before IBS with pre-show learning opportunities. Get a head start at NAHB Courses, the Custom Building & Remodeling Symposium and the Building Science Symposium, taking place Feb. 23-24, and spend more time on the show floor and in IBS Education sessions during the show.
Encore sessions of the most sought-after among the 120-plus IBS Education sessions will be offered to give attendees greater flexibility to arrange their schedule. These repeat sessions help to ensure more opportunities to participate in the sessions you want to attend.
Learning Labs are fast-paced sessions using unique presentation formats (think: lightning rounds and TED-talk style), interactive technology, audience participation and more. Check out all 11 sessions at BuildersShow.com.
Four of the most popular IBS Education sessions have been expanded into super-charged educational experiences:
- The Outlook: 2025 Housing & Economic Forecast
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 2-3:30 p.m. - The Blueprint: Design & Develop Attainable, Exciting Homes & Neighborhoods
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. - The Rally: Wheel of Success - Building Today's Complete Sales Professional
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 2-4 p.m. - The Experience: Leveraging Tech & Touch for Exceptional CX
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
5. Game Changers (NEW format for 2025)
Game Changers revolutionize how you do business by gaining insights and solutions from leading voices and high-profile industry and business thought leaders. In 2025, industry CEOs will be paired with an expert outside the industry to tailor the latest techniques, strategies and approaches to the building industry. It’s the best way to experience the best of both worlds — the business world and the building world.
- Steve Young & Chris Weekley: Building Hall of Fame Leadership & Culture
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Executive Insights: Exploring the Year Ahead with Home Building's Top Leaders
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Lindsay Shookus & Megan Eltringham: Building Lasting Relationships in a Fast-Paced World
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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