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2008 IBS Highlights
Over 92,000 building industry professionals from around the globe convened at the Orange County Convention Center, February 13-16 in Orlando, Florida. The show kicked off with a Grand Opening Ceremonies extravaganza and Keynote Speakers, husband and wife political analysts James Carville and Mary Matalin.
For the first time ever, NAHB held Green Day, celebrating all things Green in the building industry. Green Day began with a session by William McDonough on The Promise of Cradle to Cradle Design: Sustainable Architecture for the 21st Century. In addition, green education was held through out the day and NAHB officially launched the NAHB National Green Building Program and the Certified Green Professional designation.
Other show highlights include the Daily Featured Speaker sessions by Mark Jarvis, Chief Marketing Officer at Dell and Ken Schmidt, formally with Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Thursday’s Luncheon Impossible featured The Food Network Star of “Dinner Impossible” Chef, Robert Irvine.
With over 1,900 exhibitors covering more than one million net square feet of exhibit space, attendees packed the aisles to see the latest in building products, services and technologies.
The four days packed full of education, exhibits and special events made IBS 08 a huge success!
Next year, the International Builders’ Show moves to Vegas! Plan to join us January 20-23. To receive 2009 show information as it becomes available, click here.
Thanks to Orlando for four great years…see you in Vegas!
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