29 International registrants stop by this lounge and learning space to network, make new connections, learn from daily presentations, pick up a copy of the Export Interest Directory and enjoy free coffee* and WiFi! IBS INTERNATIONAL CENTRAL WEST, LEVEL 1, HALL A LOBBY, BOOTH R13 | OPEN TO IBS INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS SG2629 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM - 5 PM MONDAY | 10 AM - 5 PM Thursday | 7:30 AM - 4 PM Language Assistance Interpreters available for attendee questions in the following languages: French | Japanese | Mandarin | Spanish IBS Overview | Tues, Feb 17, 10 – 10:30 AM New and returning international attendees, maximize your time at the Builders’ Show with a brief orientation. Learn about ground transportation options, navigating the show floor using the mobile app and the Show Guide and what can be seen in each exhibit hall. Meet the Experts - Leveraging Networks for International Business | Tues, Feb 17, 2 – 2:30 PM Learn to enhance your business development nationally and internationally through techniques and tips on how to grow your global contacts and develop everlasting business relationships. Healthy, Resilient Development Opportunities | Wed, Feb 18, 10 – 10:30 AM Discover why and how building healthy and resilient communities anywhere in the world contributes to overall well-being. Meet the Experts - What We Wish We Knew Before Doing Business in the U.S. | Wed, Feb 18, 2 – 2:30 PM Hear practical insights, hard-earned lessons and candid guidance on navigating the complexities of doing business in the U.S. during this fastpaced, highly interactive panel discussion designed specifically for global companies entering or expanding within the U.S. home building market. Whether you are exploring the U.S. market or looking to sharpen your strategy, this session equips you with the knowledge and perspective you wish you’d had when you first started. International Reception** | Wed, Feb 18, 4 – 5 PM Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and drinks and network with fellow IBS international attendees, global experts and exhibitors interested in doing business abroad. Strategic Alliance Sprint | Thurs, Feb 19, 10 – 10:30 AM Walk in with questions and walk out with 5-10 qualified U.S. partner prospects, their contact info and a meeting already booked. Transform IBS into active deal-making and address the #1 fear (U.S. entry blindness) with “who to know” intel from NAHB’s network, creating instant IBS networking ROI. Meet the Experts - Overcoming Tariffs and Supply Chain Disruption | Thurs, Feb 19, 2 – 2:30 PM Learn how to overcome tariff supply chain disruption concerns as global experts reveal their international secrets and provide proven answers, commentary and insights for builders, developers and remodelers. highlights *While supplies last. **Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid government issued ID.
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