Global Home Building Symposium
Thursday, February 19 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
OCCC - TBD
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What It's About
Attend the NAHB Global Home Building Symposium to learn how to enter and be successful in the U.S. housing market!
The NAHB Global Home Building Symposium features expert speakers offering insight on the U.S. housing industry, economic forecasts, and the latest home buyer trends in a rapidly shifting environment.
The symposium is also a great place to network with other residential construction professionals interested in global home building.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight into the U.S. housing market and trends
- Understand the state of the economy and its impact on the housing industry
- Learn about innovation in the housing industry
Proposed Agenda:
- 9:30 – 10 AM | Robert Dietz, Ph.D.: US Economic Update
- 10 – 10:30 AM | Michael Luzier: Top Things to Consider When Entering the US Building Market
- 10:30 – 11 AM | Dennis Steigerwalt: Innovation in the Housing Industry
- 11 – 11:30 AM | Rose Quint & Don Ruthroff: What Builders Want
How to Participate
Tickets are free, but you must reserve your ticket when registering for IBS 2026. If you have already registered for IBS, you may add a ticket by logging in to your registration record. Admission is first-come, first-served.
Speakers
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish