The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is back in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 17 to 19 for one final year.
In advance of the show, BUILDER editors combed through the education offerings and selected some sessions that you might want to have on your radar, from the 2026 economic forecast with Zonda and NewHomeSource chief economist Ali Wolf to home trends and buyer preferences with NAHB’s Rose Quint.
We’ve also included the session lineup for what’s happening at the Zonda booth, S4059, below. See you at the show!
Tuesday, Feb. 17
- Private Builder Playbook: Proven Strategies to Win in a Big Builder World
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM in West 240C
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Builders
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM in West 224F
- Kelley Earnhardt Miller & Alaina Money-Garman: Lead Differently to Drive Performance
- 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM in West Hall F3 – Tangerine Ballroom
- The Outlook: 2026 Housing & Economic Forecast
- 2:15 – 3:45 PM in West Hall F3 – Tangerine Ballroom
- An Insider Guide to 2026 Design & Product Trends
- 2:15 – 3:15 PM in West 311G
- Next Gen Insights: What Young Pros Want in Floor Plans, Elevations & Interiors
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM in West 311G
Wednesday, Feb. 18
- The Future of Homebuying: AI, SEO & The Shift to a Digital Buying Experience
- 9:30 – 10:00 AM in West 312A – Sales Central
- The New Search Landscape: 5 Moves to Outrank & Outperform in a Zero-Click World
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM in West 307B
- Home Trends, Buyer Preferences & Most Likely Features for 2026
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM in West 311G
- Stack Chat: Building a Marketing Tech Stack That Fits Your Business & Buyers
- 11:15 – 11:45 AM in West 230, the AI and Tech Studio
- Winner Techs All: Smarter Tools for Online Sales & Marketing Success
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM in West 311G
- 60 Design Ideas in 60 Minutes: Smart Moves for a Shifting Market
- 2:15 – 3:15 PM in West 311G
Thursday, Feb. 19
- AI in Action: How Builders Are Using AI to Boost Efficiency & Client Satisfaction
- 8:15 – 9:15 AM in West 240C
- The Blueprint: How Innovation-Driven Design & Construction Is Reimagining Attainable Housing
- 8:30 – 10:00 AM in West Hall F3 – Tangerine Ballroom
- Tackling the Talent Shortage: How to Build a High-Performing Team That Lasts
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM in West 240C
- Evolving Design Trends for Today’s Changing Demographics
- 11:00 – 11:30 AM in West 311A – Design Central
- 26 Creative Marketing Ideas for 2026
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM in West 307B
Zonda Booth Schedule Day 1
| TIME | SESSION TITLE | PRESENTER |
| 10:00 am | Data Intelligence for the Housing Industry: Zonda Enterprise | Kyle Cheslock Executive Vice President, Sales |
| 11:00 am | 2026 Top Home Design Trends | Mollie Carmichael Principal, Masterplan and Product Insights |
| 12:30 pm | 26 Floor Plan Trends for 2026 | Aurora Zeledon Vice President, Product Marketing |
| 1:30 pm | The Digital Revolution of Home Buying with NewHomeSource | Emily Seils Director of Business Development, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 2:00 pm | New-Home Visualization: ZD Floor Plans & Interactive Site Maps | Kristin Painter Director of Business Development, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 2:30 pm | The Tech-Enabled Evolution of the Home Buyer Experience: UTour | Victor Furnells Vice President, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 3:00 pm | From Product to Purchase: Envision for Building Product Manufacturers | Samantha Waclawczyk Senior Manager, Manufacturer Account |
Day 2
| TIME | SESSION TITLE | PRESENTER |
| 10:00 am | The Tech-Enabled Evolution of the Homebuyer Experience: UTour | Victor Furnells Vice President, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 10:30 am | Virtual Concept Home 2026 with Fischer Homes | Karyn Bonder Vice President, Business Development, Builder Sales & Marketing Fischer Homes: Dan O’Connell, Christina Bishop, & Steve Whaley |
| 11:30 am | New-Home Visualization: ZD Floor Plans & Interactive Site Maps | Kristin Painter Director of Business Development, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 12:00 pm | The Digital Revolution of Home Buying with NewHomeSource | Emily Seils Director of Business Development, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 1:30 pm | 2026 Top Home Design Trends | Mollie Carmichael Principal, Masterplan and Product Insights |
| 2:30 pm | Home Design Secrets From the Pros | Aurora Zeledon Vice President, Product Marketing |
Day 3
| TIME | SESSION TITLE | PRESENTER |
| 10:00 am | Data Intelligence for the Housing Industry: Zonda Enterprise | Kyle Cheslock Executive Vice President, Sales |
| 11:00 am | The Digital Revolution of Home Buying with NewHomeSource | Emily Seils Director of Business Development, Listings & Digital Solutions |
| 11:30 am | From Product to Purchase: Envision for Building Product Manufacturers | Samantha Waclawczyk Senior Manager, Manufacturer Account |
