International Central

Your International Hub at the Builders' Show

If you’re attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) from outside of the United States, International Central is your hub for international activities.

Beyond the complimentary coffee, tea and WiFi, this lounge offers international attendees, NAHB International Members and exhibitors interested in doing business abroad a space to relax, recharge, network and get insights from people who understand U.S. and global partnerships. Don't miss the unique features designed to help make your experience at IBS even better.

  • Learn from industry experts about how to enhance business development, gain partner prospects in the U.S. and navigate tariffs and supply chain disruption.
  • Make new connections with other attendees from around the globe and meet new potential business partners.
  • Find exhibitors who want to do business outside of the U.S. At International Central, we can help you find the U.S. exhibitors with an active interest in doing business in your region.
  • Explore specialized topics including an introduction to the U.S. housing market, current economic forecasts and the latest in homeowner trends.
  • Build valuable relationships with professionals who can help guide you on how to enter and be successful in the U.S. housing market.

International Central Presentation Schedule

All Days
Tuesday, February 2
Wednesday, February 3
Thursday, February 4
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Tuesday, February 2
10:00 - 10:30 AM
How to Prepare to Conduct Business Globally

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

1:00 - 1:30 PM
How to Create and Develop a Master-Planned Community Abroad

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

Wednesday, February 3
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Global Home Building Symposium

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

1:00 - 1:30 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Wellness-Driven Home Design Across the Globe

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

Thursday, February 4
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tariffs, Trade & the Cost of Building: What Builders Need to Know Now

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

1:00 - 1:30 PM
How to Market and Sell Your Products and Services Globally

LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251


Tuesday,
February 2
10:00 - 10:30 AM How to Prepare to Conduct Business Globally LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
1:00 - 1:30 PM How to Create and Develop a Master-Planned Community Abroad LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
Wednesday,
February 3
9:00 - 10:00 AM Global Home Building Symposium LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
1:00 - 1:30 PM Designing and Building with the Environment: Global Solutions to Work with the Climate LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
3:00 - 3:30 PM Wellness-Driven Home Design Across the Globe LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
Thursday,
February 4
10:00 - 10:30 AM Tariffs, Trade & the Cost of Building: What Builders Need to Know Now LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251
1:00 - 1:30 PM How to Market and Sell Your Products and Services Globally LVCC - North Level 2 Lobby – Outside N251

Language Assistance

Interpreters for Mandarin, French, Japanese and Spanish will be available in International Central for assistance with questions about the Builders' Show, help with the IBS Mobile App, directions to show areas and events and general IBS questions.

NAHB International Membership

Connect with hundreds of thousands of the world’s top builders, manufacturers and suppliers. As a member, you get exclusive access to a wide range of opportunities and home building industry resources. Membership representatives will be available in International Central to assist those interested in learning more about becoming a NAHB International Member.

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