In the home building industry, personal contacts are as important as ever. Making connections with different contractors and learning about trends in the industry is as valuable as making connections with others in your position. The perfect place to do that is at home builder shows and conferences.
Here, you can stay updated with industry trends, from green building and prefab materials to safety and project management. Meanwhile, you’ll network with professionals in your industry, learning more about new or established approaches to home building. And, of course, an attached trade show component helps you build connections across the value chain, from contractors to marketing.
These are our favorite home builder shows in 2025 for your calendar.
2025 Build Expo
- When: 8 individual expos in January, March, April, June, July, August, November, and December 2025
- Where: Dallas, TX; Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC
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We’ll begin with a conference that’s actually a collection of builder shows in 2025. Throughout the year, the Build Expo visits different parts of the United States. Learn about the newest trends in learning sessions before connecting with exhibitors and other industry professionals, including architects, designers, engineers, homebuilders, developers, government agencies, and more. The regional nature of each event makes them more relevant to builders looking for trends and potential contacts specifically in their area.
2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show
- When: Feb. 25-27, 2025
- Where: Las Vegas, NV
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The go-to event for resident home builders returns to Las Vegas in early 2025, complete with the experiences that attendees have come to love. Organizers expect more than 70,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, able to learn about recent trends from the top experts in the industry and connect with more than 1,700 exhibitors as potential vendors. From education to networking, this show has it all.
LCI 2025 Lean in Design Forum
- When: April 30-May 1, 2025
- Where: Chicago, IL
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Especially for homebuilders overseeing large, multi-building projects, lean thinking becomes an increasingly important consideration. The Lean in Design Forum hones in on the topic, helping builders, architects, designers, and engineers understand how this building approach and philosophy can transform their efficiency and productivity. With a focus on project planning, current and aspiring lean design practitioners can learn both overall concepts and actionable ways to implement concepts in their workflow.
Builder 100
- When: May 5-7, 2025
- Where: Dana Point, CA
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If you are looking for a dedicated homebuilder show, this is the perfect event for you. Anyone who is not a homebuilder will be rejected, creating a tight-knit community of attendees that will discuss the future of housing. Sessions will focus on how design, technology, labor, and capital challenges will impact homebuilding as we know it. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with high-level executives and stakeholders in the industry.
From a previous attendee: “There is not another event in our industry that brings such a high level of leaders and innovators together to share their experiences and knowledge.”
ENR FutureTech 2025
- When: May 6-7, 2025
- Where: San Francisco, CA
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As the leading technology conference in the construction industry, FutureTech has become an invaluable resource for home builders in recent years. After all, this is where you’ll learn about the technological innovations and applications that are changing how homebuilders manage projects, productivity, and more. Keynotes, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and demonstrations provide in-depth insights into the future of the homebuilding industry from a technology perspective.
PCBC Anaheim 2025
- When: June 11-12, 2025
- Where: Anaheim, CA
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As the largest homebuilding tradeshow on the West Coast, the PCBC offers two tracks: a floor pass to interact with exhibitors related to the building industry, and a max pass that allows attendees to learn more about the art, science, and business of housing. The latter includes a building boot camp and housing tours of innovative homes that show nearly unending possibilities. Hosted by the California Building Industry Association, the event will also once again bring in dynamic keynote speakers who are sure to inspire attendees.
Jeff Shore’s 17th Annual Sales & Marketing Summit
- When: July 15-17, 2025
- Where: Denver, CO
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Even the most well-built homes will not lead to a thriving business without a strong sales and marketing component. Attend this homebuilder marketing conference to learn about generating leads, turning digital clicks into homebuyers, and building customer relationships that go far beyond the initial purchase. Each year, more than 800 attendees can exchange insights, learn about the latest trends, and make connections to help with their own marketing and sales efforts.
“The Summit is the best and most relevant training for anyone in a sales leadership role. Attending the Summit is always a great way for me to gain insights into current market conditions as well as learn ways to become a more effective and efficient sales leader.”
– Carl Baker, Director of Sales & Marketing, Tresidio Homes
Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) 2025
- When: July 24-25, 2025
- Where: Kissimmee, FL
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Hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association, the SEBC proudly announces itself as the largest building industry trade show in the Southeast. Two days of learning sessions and industry briefing offer networking opportunities, while more than 350 exhibitors include PropTech, home warranty, manufacturing, and financial vendors. Always inspirational: the Aurora Awards, presented at the conference to honor residential and commercial homebuilders in categories from design to sustainability, marketing, and more.
From a previous attendee: “It’s a fun and natural environment. Everyone is letting loose and enjoying themselves… We picked three classes, and we haven’t stopped talking about them today.”
Greenbuild 2025 International Conference and Expo
- When: TBD
- Where: TBD
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It doesn’t take a conference to learn how important sustainability has become in homebuilding. But it does take a conference to better understand the exact implications of this trend. Greenbuild has made a name for itself as the go-to conference for sustainable building design and construction, with a mission to “lay the groundwork for developing healthier buildings, communities, and infrastructures.” The discussion of relevant trends and their implications is sure to be relevant for homebuilders across the spectrum once again.
From a previous Greenbuild attendee: “I’ve attended many of the panels. There were a bunch of really helpful topics discussed like decarbonization, equality, zero-waste construction sites, etc. that could really help move some of our projects forward.”
BANNJ Business Showcase
- When: TBD
- Where: Lodi, NJ
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It’s a more local event, but especially for builders in the tri-state area of New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, this is a great conference to attend. At the Builders’ Association of Northern New Jersey’s annual Business Showcase, you can connect directly with builders, manufacturers, and other vendors who share extensive local industry knowledge. The annual bread-building contest is sure to entertain alongside the more serious discussions.
Home Builder 2025 Digital Marketing Summit
- When: TBD
- Where: TBD
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Gone are the days of homebuilding sales and marketing consisting entirely of cold calls and word-of-mouth exposure. The digital marketing summit is a perfect home builder show to attend if you want to learn how to leverage or improve your use of channels like your website, social media, and more. Stay updated on the latest digital strategies while connecting with professionals who can help you navigate the rapidly evolving landscape.
2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo
- When: TBD
- Where: TBD
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Both single and multi-entity homebuilders are becoming increasingly familiar with the design-build methodology that reduces a formerly linear production to a more streamlined, integrated process. The 2025 Design-Build Conference goes deep into the concept, helping you network, share best practices, and learn from peers as you look to continue building efficiencies when building homes. Meanwhile, the half-day VDC Leadership Exchange is a perfect pre-conference event to connect with other VDC professionals.
TecHome Fall 2025 Builder Summit
- When: October 28-30, 2025
- Where: Dallas, TX
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As one of the few annual events dedicated specifically to high-volume homebuilders, The TecHome Builder Summit focuses on tech that ranges from Electronics to Home Automation, Outdoor Living, Smart Water, and more. It’s the perfect housebuilder’s show if you’re looking to refine your tech plays and connect with some of the industry’s more advanced vendors to do so. Meanwhile, insights into trends in areas like digital transformation and multifamily homebuilding prepare attendees for the future of the industry.
From a previous attendee: “I was a first-time attendee, and I left feeling like I now have a real understanding of tech and how it currently fits into our home-building world. Also a good sense of how other builders are adopting tech and what tech is available. The educational aspect was top-notch.”
Prepare To Learn and Connect at Your Favorite Homebuilder Shows and Conferences in 2025
Make no mistake: 2025 is shaping up to be a great year to attend homebuilder shows. From general to niche events, you’ll be able to find events and expos perfect for your needs.
Find your niche among the above, then mark your schedule and register for the events with the greatest possible chance to catch up on industry trends, make professional connections, and drive your building business forward. Make it your focus to create new connections and stay updated with current trends to succeed with your business in 2025 and beyond.
And of course, homebuilder shows are not the only opportunity to keep up with trends. Read more about the latest homebuilding trends on our blog.
