IBS 2026 Orlando guide for builders

If you are heading to the International Builders Show Orlando, your schedule will be decided by three things: IBS show hours, proximity to the Orange County Convention Center, and whether your team can meet without turning dinner into a second project.

This is a practical guide to IBS 2026 Orlando, with official links and a short list of “close enough to be easy” options in Orlando Florida.

Key details for IBS 2026 Orlando, Florida

IBS 2026 Orlando florida runs February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center.

IBS 2026 exhibit hall hours (and IBS show hours) are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

If you are sharing time across shows, IBS is part of Design and Construction Week and runs alongside KBIS.

Where to stay: IBS 2026 hotels near the Orlando County Convention Center

If you are searching for IBS 2026 hotels, Orange County Convention Center Orlando hotels, or hotels near Orange County Convention Center Orlando, start with the official IBS Hotel and Travel page. It includes the official room block, deadlines, and the hotel map.

A few popular, conference-friendly picks near the convention district (good for teams that want fewer logistics):

• Hyatt Regency Orlando

• Rosen Centre Hotel

• Hilton Orlando

• Rosen Plaza

Practical note: IBS explicitly warns that only its official channels can guarantee support for issues. If someone reaches out claiming “official IBS housing,” use the IBS guidance and book through the official process.

Where to eat: restaurants near Orange County Convention Center

If your team is looking for restaurants near Orange County Convention Center, keep it simple and stay in the convention corridor.

For a reliable “everyone can find it” meetup zone, Pointe Orlando restaurants are a dependable cluster for groups. It is close enough that dinner does not become a transportation problem.

Things to do in Orlando, Florida (without losing the week)

If you have one open evening, do not overschedule it. The goal is to show up sharp the next morning. For current options, things to do in Orlando Florida are best filtered through Visit Orlando, then narrowed down to International Drive so you stay close to the show.

Getting around the Orange County Convention Center

Treat travel like a line item, not an afterthought. The convention center’s attendee guidance is actually useful for routing, rideshare, and transit. IBS also maintains a “navigate Orlando” resource through its travel page.

IBS and KBIS: how to split the day without burning it

If you’re walking both IBS and KBIS, pick your two must-see blocks and protect them. The show floor is massive, and “we’ll just wander” usually turns into missed meetings.

IBS is part of Design and Construction Week and runs alongside KBIS, so it’s a rare chance to cover both the build side and the interiors side in one trip.

Where to find us: IBS Start-Up Zone

We will be in the IBS inside the Start-Up Zone at IBS 2026 (Booth W5653). If you are at the International Builders Show Florida and want to talk structural engineering, MEP, and energy coordination for residential permitting, come by.

Spacial is built around one idea: predictable projects come from fewer handoffs and fewer resets. If you want a single engineering partner for structural, MEP, and energy efficiency, reviewed and stamped by licensed engineers, we should talk.