International Attendees

What is IBS?

The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, welcoming tens of thousands of industry professionals annually from around the globe. As the premier, residential construction industry event, IBS will feature top industry suppliers and manufacturers showcasing the latest products, technologies and materials for all types of buildings—including wood, concrete, stone and brick.

In 2022, IBS will return to Orlando, Florida to offer attendees with opportunities to discover the hottest new trends and innovations available in new home construction and remodeling.

Design & Construction Week^®(DCW)

All registered IBS attendees will have access to the exhibit floors of DCW!

Design & Construction Week features the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). DCW will bring together builders, general contractors, remodelers, designers, flooring professionals, as well as product specifiers, for a must-attend residential construction and design industry mega-event, featuring more than 1,000 exhibiting brands spanning over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

Visa Information & Letters of Invitation

Some international visitors may be required to obtain a visa to travel to the United States to attend IBS. Find out if you need a visa and how to apply for one.

Letters of Invitation for IBS 2022 will be available to all registered IBS attendees and exhibitors, in both electronic format (PDF) and paper.

If you are an attendee, during registration you will be asked if you require a Letter of Invitation. If yes, you will be presented with an online form to confirm the necessary information for the letter. Upon completion of your registration, you will be able to access a PDF copy of the Letter of Invitation via email. You may also choose to receive a mailed copy. If you are an exhibitor, you will find instructions to request a letter of invitation on your registration acknowledgement page and in your confirmation email.

You must have a complete registration, including payment, for the 2022 show as an exhibitor or an attendee to request a letter of invitation.