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Black Builder & Mentor Mixer

Thursday, February 19 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
The New American Home

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What It's About

Explore the most innovative design concepts, state-of-the-art products and latest construction techniques in The New American Home® 2026, one of the two official show homes of the Builders’ Show. Connect with student leaders and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Black home building industry professionals in an inspiring setting designed for meaningful conversations and new opportunities.

Enjoy light appetizers and an open bar while you build your network, share ideas and strengthen the future of home building together. (Transportation is available from the OCCC to The New American Home for this event and will return you to the OCCC after the event.)

How to Participate

This is a ticketed event. Fees listed below. Tickets may be purchased online by adding them to your IBS registration. Tickets purchased on or before January 17, 2026, will be mailed. Tickets purchased between January 17, 2026, and February 14, 2026, must be picked up by the purchaser at the IBS Special Events Ticket counter in any IBS Registration Area between 7 AM and 5 PM beginning Sunday, February 15, 2026. Tickets will not be distributed to anyone other than the purchaser of record. A photo ID is required.

Ticket Fees

Early fee (9/2/25 - 1/9/26): $45
Regular fee (1/10 - 2/14/26): $65
Onsite fee (2/15 - 2/19/26): $75

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