We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from opening ceremonies! And this week, we’re helping you navigate all that’s to come. Today, we’re talking about the must-not-miss events. Tell us which event you are most looking forward to below!
Design & Construction Week Opening Ceremonies, feat. Alex Rodriquez
Tuesday, January 21 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Westgate, Lobby Level, Paradise Event Center
Baseball legend-turned-business powerhouse Alex Rodriguez will headline the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. Click here for full details.
Over the course of his iconic baseball career – a 3-time MVP, 14-time all-star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees – Mr. Rodriguez also built a tremendously successful investment firm. As founder and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, he created a fully-integrated real estate investment and development firm, starting with the purchase of a single duplex in 2003 and subsequently broadening to a wider array of industries, including sports and wellness, media, and entertainment. This past year, he launched “The Corp,” a podcast with Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz that interviews industry leaders, sports legends and entrepreneurs, and which debuted as the number 1 podcast in America.
Mr. Rodriguez will be stepping in for Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who regretfully had to withdraw from the DCW Opening Ceremonies due to the timing of the memorial in New York City for former NBA commissioner David Stern, where he will be delivering a eulogy.
How to Participate:
Open to all registered attendees. Doors open at 7:00 am. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between all official NAHB International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show hotels and the Paradise Event Center at the Westgate, with the exception of properties that are within walking distance.
Wine & Design: Designing for Expectations, Emotion & Evolution
Tuesday, January 21 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM | LVCC South 224
Enjoy a glass of wine while you dive into the three key consumers E’s: Expectations, Emotion and Evolution. This exciting, fast-paced, in-depth exploration will include inspiring examples of expectations and lifestyles, patterns, and behaviors of five unique generations: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Zoomers, and Prime Timers. You will learn how designing through color triggers an emotional connection, along with the “why” behind certain color palettes to target specific buyer demographics. Last, review the most up-to-the-minute research on design evolution and trends geared to your target audience including spaces redefined, finishes, technologies, and much more! You’ll walk away with relevant, current, and thought-provoking content to share with your team and sell more homes. Click here for full details.
How to Participate:
This presentation will begin promptly at 4:45. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 4:30 to grab a glass of red, white, or a non-alcoholic beverage and network before the presentation.
Wine & Design: All the Single Ladies
Wednesday, January 22 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM | LVCC South 224
All the single ladies…are buying homes! At almost 20% of the market, one of the largest home buyer demographics in 2018 was single women, second only to married couples. Do you know how to capture the attention of these single and savvy female buyers? Grab a glass of wine and join us as we explore detailed insights into what features and amenities single women seek in new homes and communities. You’ll walk away with knowledge you can apply immediately upon returning home and use to surpass your competitors in sales to this growing demographic.
How to Participate:
This presentation will begin promptly at 4:45. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 4:30 to grab a glass of red, white, or a non-alcoholic beverage and network before the presentation.
Best in American Living™ Awards
Wednesday, January 22 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM | Westgate, Lobby Level, Ballroom C
Join us at the building industry’s premier residential design awards ceremony, where this year’s most creative and talented home and community designs are honored. The Best in American Living Awards spotlight professionals who set their product apart and hit the right mark with today’s highly educated and discerning home buyers. During the ceremony, five individuals and companies will be inducted into the Best in American Living Hall of Fame. Click here for more details, and to purchase tickets.
How to Participate:
Tickets are required for this event. $100 per ticket, includes a three-course meal, two drink tickets and a champagne toast to celebrate the winners.
IBS Young Pro Party
Wednesday, January 22 | 8:00 – 10:30 PM | On the Record at Park MGM
After the Best in American Living Awards, join fellow Young Pros 40 and under at On the Record at Park MGM. Whatever your vibe, this record store-esque experience has it. Party at the front with raging entertainment and scope out the hidden speakeasy bar where you can tell the bartender your favorite song and get a custom cocktail inspired by the music. Or is a laid-back scene more your thing? If so, head to the back bar’s chill outdoor space. Click here for full details.
How to Participate:
Tickets are required for this event. $45 advance pricing, $60 at the door, includes open bar. Must be 21 years or older with a government issued ID to enter.
