IBS and KBIS  2025 Are Almost Here! Are You Ready?

Pack your bags for Las Vegas  and get ready for a whirlwind of previewing new products, hearing expert industry speakers, networking and socializing — in person! The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) runs  concurrently Feb. 25 - Feb. 27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tickets are still available . And of course, Houzz Pro is headed to Las Vegas for IBS & KBIS 2025 and we  invite you to join us as a VIP. 

Sign up for the Houzz VIP list to get a free show pass, just enter your name and company information, and you’ll receive a free pass that includes KBIS and IBS access and other exclusive perks. And when you come into our IBS booth, scan your badge and join a Houzz Pro demo or post a photo to Instagram and tag @houzzpro you will be entered for a chance to win our Yeti giveaway!

Two Booths, Countless reasons to visit

Stop by the Houzz Pro booth #C5224 at IBS and KBIS #N477 at KBIS. We have a full day of amazing events planned starting with on-the-Houzz hot coffee in the morning, and a cold beer at happy hour in the afternoon. Attend live panel discussions with industry experts, participate in hands-on demos, and get a free professional headshot compliments of Houzz. Here’s a sampling of what awaits you at our Houzz booths:

• Industry experts: Pros will share their during live panel discussions on topics  including how to serve luxury clients profitably, tips for using AI to improve team productivity, and more. 
• Free in-person courses to help earn CEU credits.
• Free professional headshots: Up your visual game on your company’s Houzz Pro profile and custom website with a new headshot; It’s on us. 
• Hands-on demos: Roll up your sleeves and use Houzz Pro to craft a 3D Floor Plan, create faster Takeoffs, and test drive Selections and Tracker to go from sourcing to approval to implementation faster than ever.  
• Win! Join our VIP list and visit our booths for a chance to win giveaways of Yeti gear (must scan your badge at the booth & either schedule a demo or post and tag us) and a $2,500 prize package with MattBangsWood.

And More: Attend in-person courses to earn CEU credits and one-on-one consultations about how Houzz Pro software can elevate your business. No pressure, just answers.

Getting the Most out of Your Experience

The shows provide  a wonderful chance to meet vendors and fellow pros face to face, and  find new solutions for your design or construction business. Given the scale of the event, it can seem overwhelming to navigate. We’ve gathered  from the event organizers to help you manage with ease, and catch the not-to-be missed highlights.

Advice From the Show Organizers

Whichever trade show you’ll be attending, these tips will help ensure that you arrive prepared and leave satisfied.

1. Pre-plan Both shows have info-packed websites with schedules, educational and social events, exhibitor lists, floor plans … you name it. It’s well worth it to  take a deep dive beforehand. “With so much to see, great programming planned etc., the key is to plan ahead,” says Suzie Williford, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), which owns KBIS. “Take a look at the floor plan and create your own personalized navigation, hitting areas of interest, areas of discovery, making time for key events and programs.” She also suggests noting must-visit vendors among the hundreds and exhibitors and brands to avoid being  swept along randomly with the tide. Build in a little  downtime too — don’t feel compelled to see everything! Download the show app to get all the information you need at your fingertips, updated in real time. 

2. Ask yourself, “What do I want to get out of this show?” Since no one person  can  see and do everything, focus on your priorities for attending. Do you want to network, get a jump on emerging products, learn about industry trends or just come home with a whole lot of new inspiration? It’s worth taking the time to figure it out. Also ask, “What solutions does [the show] need to solve for my business?” says John McGeary, who handles marketing and business development for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

3. Come visit Houzz! We’ll have a big presence at both shows. Meet our team, hear from experts on panels and get a demo of Houzz Pro, the all-in-one software solution for everything from marketing and lead management to estimating and creating proposals. And if you are a Houzz Pro subscriber, you can sign up for the Houzz VIP list for a free floor pass plus the chance to win some great giveaways. 

Advice from a Pro

“I start by visiting KBIS.com to see which vendors are exhibiting, understand what learning opportunities I would like to attend and register for the must-see events of the show,” says expert show attendee Kerrie Kelly, fellow and former board chair of the American Society of Interior Designers. “At the same time, I book my flight and accommodations, using the discounted rates and recommendations the website offers.” While she builds her itinerary to include must-do events, “I also leave small blocks of time between events to catch up with industry friends and colleagues over coffee throughout the day,” she says. And comfy shoes are a must for Kelly: “I now pack ‘tennies’ for the exhibit floor and party shoes for the dance floor — the balance keeps me energized throughout the entire show.”

How the Two Shows Differ

IBS

This once-a-year event for the residential construction industry is put on by NAHB, which has more than 140,000 members and advocates for policies that make housing a national priority. While it’s always special — with hundreds of exciting product and service launches, construction demos, talks by industry leaders, workshops, educational tracks, parties and of course plenty of networking!

KBIS

You probably  already know that KBIS is the largest trade show in North America for kitchen and bath pros. But just how big is it? In 2024, KBIS welcomed over 50,000 qualified attendees including a variety of design and construction professionals from designers, dealers, architects, showrooms to custom home builders and remodelers. he 2025 expo space will feature hundreds of exhibitors from around the world. KBIS provides  a great opportunity  to preview innovative products,  network, and  earn continuing education units (CEUs) through the NKBA Voices from the Industry Conference.

Pre-planning along with downloading the show app, will give you the best show experience possible. And don’t forget to stop by the Houzz Pro booth to experience our amazing line-up of speakers, courses, and demos, and say hi!