For IBS Speakers
Thank you for speaking at the 2011 International Builders' Show! This page will be continuously updated with speaker information, deadlines and announcements as we prepare for the 2011 IBS.
Speaker Announcements 7/16/2010: Official Speaker IBS Informational packets will be mailed to all confirmed speakers in August and should be received by early September.
Proposals for the 2011 International Builders’ Show
The 2011 IBS Request for Proposals has now closed. The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2011 International Builders’ Show (IBS) was February 19th, 2010 and we are no longer accepting proposals at this time. We will begin accepting proposals for the 2012 IBS in December 2010. . If you would like to receive the Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement for numbers NAHB conferences including the International Builders’ Show, please add yourself to our online database by clicking here.
Accessing the Integrated Speaker Education System (ISES)There are certain documents and information that each IBS presenter must submit in order to speak at the International Builders’ Show. The only way to submit some of this material is via the online Integrated Speaker Education System (ISES).
Please use the following directions to access ISES:
- Visit http://www.nahb.org/ises
If you name does not already appear at the top of the NAHB website, you will be prompted to log in. Your user name is your e-mail address and your password should be your www.nahb.org password. If you do not have a www.nahb.org password, your password is passw0rd (using a zero and not the letter o). If you are still unable to log in please contact Fran Ligon or Monica Sober.
- Once you log in, you will see a list of all your programs and your role on each program. Simply click on the program to open it.
Speaker Requirements and Deadlines
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Published Authors
Are you a published author with a book in print or a book that will be available by November 1st? If the answer is yes, BuilderBooks would like to hear from you. Please Contact Courtenay Brown, Director of Book Publishing at cbrown@nahb.org or at 202-266-8205.
Due: October 30, 2010
Speaker Contact Information
When logged into ISES if you notice that your contact information listed is not correct, please email your correct contact information to ibsedu@nahb.org. This information is used for www.BuildersShow.com, the onsite program and At-A-Glances that appear in each session.
Due: November 5, 2010
Speaker Biography
If you chose to submit a biography it will appear online at www.BuildersShow.com and will be included on your program’s “At-A-Glance” Sheet available to attendees during your session at IBS. Biographies are limited to 100 words or less.
To submit a Biography:
- Log into ISES (using the instructions above) and click on your program.
- Scroll down to the “Biography” section. If the box is empty, we do not have a biography on file for you. If it is not empty please make sure that only your biography appears in the biography box and no one else’s.
- Add or update your biography in the biography box.
- Click “Update” at the bottom of the screen to save your submission.
Due: November 5, 2010
License & Release Agreement
This form will be mailed to you in your official speaker information packets and must be signed and returned by fax in order to participate as an IBS speaker. A separate form is required for each session. Please fax this form to 202-266-8501 by November 5th. Please check ISES a week after faxing it back to verify that it was received and processed.
Due: November 5, 2010
Special Requests
Each session room will be set with a “standard” set, which includes: a head table, a standing podium with microphone, a data projector and screen, shared panelist microphones and aisle audience microphones. Additional AV equipment must be submitted for approval in advance. If your session requires any additional audio visual equipment please indicate so in the Special Request box in ISES. Each request will be reviewed and approved according to budgetary restraints. Requests should be received by November 5th for planning purposes. Please contact Monica Sober with any detailed special requests.
Due: December 3, 2010
Handouts for Education Sessions
By submitting handouts online, NAHB is able to provide session attendees with the “cleanest” copy possible. Handouts must be submitted by December 3rd to be duplicated by NAHB.
All submitted handouts must be in 8 ½” by 11” formats and will be duplicated in black and white. There is a 2MB, 10 page limit on all handouts. Copyright material that does not belong to you as well as printed booklets, pamphlets, brochures, etc will not be duplicated or distributed to session rooms. Leftover handouts will not be returned.
To submit a handout:
- Log into ISES (using the instruction found on page 1) and click on your program.
- Scroll to the “Handouts” section. Your handout name will default to the program title however, you can edit it if you would like.
- Click the “Browse” button. Locate the file on your computer and click “Open” to select the file for submission. Please Note: There is a 2MB, 10 page limit on all handouts.
- Click “Upload.” Your file should now appear in the “Handout” section and it should state that the file was uploaded successfully.
- Click “Update” at the bottom of the screen to save your submission.
If you have any problems uploading documents in ISES or have questions regarding handouts please contact a member of our team.
Deadline: December 10, 2010
Speaker Pre-Registration & Credential Mailing
All speakers are offered complimentary full registration to the show (access to exhibits and seminars on all four show days) and should pre-register as soon as possible at www.BuildersShow.com/Speaker.
Official Show Hotel accommodations and complimentary registration for your spouse will also be available on this site.
The deadline to pre-register is December 10th in order to have your credentials mailed to you in advance and to access the show’s housing service. After December 10th, online pre-registration will remain open through the last day of the show; however your materials must then be picked up onsite.
If you do not pre-register before you head to the Orange County Convention Center please allow ample time to register when you arrive at the center.
Deadline: December 10, 2010
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations can be secured through www.BuildersShow.com/Speaker while you are pre-registering for the show. The deadline for reserving accommodations through NAHB in one of the official show hotels (serviced by the complimentary IBS shuttle on all four show days) is December 10th. After this date, you will have to make housing arrangements by contacting the hotels directly. Don’t wait until December! Registering early dramatically improves your chances of securing a room in your preferred hotel.
Open: December 2010
Presentation Management System
As technology for meetings continues to evolve, NAHB is again offering a Presentation Management System that will ease and enhance your meeting experience. This system manages the electronic presentation materials for all education sessions at the IBS. Speakers will be asked to submit their presentations in advance via a secure website, or on-site in the Speaker Ready Room. Once submitted, presentations will be transferred electronically to the presenter’s assigned session room allowing for improved efficiencies during sessions and better service for speakers. This system eliminates the need for presenters to bring laptops to their sessions. All session rooms will be equipped with a flat screen monitor on the podium or head table so you can view your presentation while it’s presented. All IBS presenters will be responsible for submitting their presentations via this system beginning in December and may submit their presentations up to 12 hours prior to their sessions. Additional information regarding the Presentation Management System will be emailed to you when the system is live.
Additional Speaker Opportunities at NAHB
For up to date information regarding speaking opportunities at all NAHB conferences please visit www.nahb.org/ises.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our team:
All General Inquiries: ibsedu@nahb.org
For Questions Regarding Submitting Proposals for a future IBS:
- Robert Ebbin, Education Market Research Director 202-266-8058 or rebbin@nahb.org
- Mimi Janotka, Education Market Research Specialist 202-266-8064 or mjanotka@nahb.org
For All Other Questions:
