Thursday, February 4 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM|The New American Home
Connect. Learn. Grow.
Grow your network, build meaningful relationships and spark new opportunities at NAHB's fourth annual Black Builder & Mentor Mixer during the Builders' Show. Connect with students, HBCU faculty and industry professionals for an exclusive evening at The New American Home, one of two official Builders’ Show homes.
Originally created for HBCU students and faculty, this popular event is now open to all interested IBS attendees. Whether you're looking to mentor emerging talent, expand your professional network or connect with peers across the residential construction industry, this is an evening you won't want to miss.
Your ticket includes transportation to and from The New American Home, plus food and drinks, making it easy to enjoy an evening of networking in one of the industry's most inspiring settings.
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 8, 2027, will be mailed. Tickets purchased between January 8 and January 30, 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, January 31, 2027. Tickets will not be distributed to anyone other than the purchaser of record. A photo ID is required.
Ticket Fees
Early fee (9/1 - 12/11/26): $50
Regular fee (12/12/26 - 1/30/27): $75
Onsite fee (1/31 - 2/4/27): $85
Registration Type
IBS registrants who are students, faculty, NAHB members