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The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb. 27 to 29. In advance of the show, BUILDER editors perused the agenda and selected several must-attend sessions to add to your daily event schedule. For the full agenda and list of speakers, visit buildersshow.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 27


Now’s the Time for Small & Mid-Sized Builders to Capitalize on Built-for-Rent
8:30 – 9:30 AM West 318

15 Secrets to Sales & Marketing Success In A Challenging Market
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 318

How to Avoid the Never-Ending Punch List & Get the Job Closed
12:15 – 1:15 PM West 304

The Outlook: Housing Trends, Forecasts & Insights for 2024
1:30 – 3:30 PM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326

Bigger is Not Better: Functional Floor Plans That Make the Most of Every Square Foot
2 – 3 PM West 224

Future-Proof: How Top Builders Are Adjusting to Take Advantage of New Energy Codes, Energy Programs & Incentives
4 – 5 PM West 229

Wednesday, Feb. 28


The Blueprint: The Battle Royale & 60 in 60 Inspire Your Designs for 2024
8:30 – 10:30 AM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326

10 Practical Ways A.I. Can Help Home Builders
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 318

Unlocking Gen Z: 5 Steps to Attract, Connect & Retain the Future Workforce
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 220

The Rally: An Immersive Journey Into the Future of New Home Sales
1:30 – 3:30 PM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326

Punch List: 30 Innovations in the Built Environment—Connecting People, Product & Place
2 – 3 PM IBS Learning Lab • West 232

Thursday, Feb. 29


10 Common Floor Plan Design Mistakes & How to Fix Them
8:30 – 9:30 AM West 217

The Experience: Creating a VIP Total Customer Experience
8:30 – 10:30 AM IBS Spotlight Room • West 326

12 Strategies for Mastering Negotiation in an Unpredictable Market
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 315

What Nuclear Submarines Taught Me About Home Building
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 207

Real-World Strategies to Attract & Retain Top Construction Talent
10:15 – 11:15 AM West 204

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