IHS Location:
National Mall (between 4th and 7th Streets)
Washington, DC
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IHS Operating Hours:
Weekend Hours: 10am - 6pm
Weekday Hours: 9am - 6pm
IHS Schedule:
(Last updated 6/5/2019 – Dates and times are subject to change.)
Saturday, June 1 – General Public Day
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibitor Homes and Booths Open to Public |
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Welcome |
HUD Secretary Ben Carson |
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10:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
Panel: Beyond the Prototypes - Meet the Exhibitors Part 1 |
Moderator: Denise Dersin (Professional Builder Magazine) |
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Tunneling Presentation |
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Description: IHS brings together a collection of innovative companies to display new building technologies and housing solutions that are addressing affordability and resiliency. Meet our exhibitors and learn more about the housing prototypes and materials they are displaying on the National Mall. Exhibitors for this presentation will include Boxabl, Ducky Johnson, MinMax Spaces, PRESCIENT, and Skyline Champion. |
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1:00 PM – 1:45 PM |
On-Stage Interview with Zack Gillin, Tiny House Nation |
Interviewer: Denise Dersin, Professional Builder Magazine |
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Panel: Many Problems, Mini Solutions |
Moderator: Zack Giffin, Tiny House Nation |
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Description: Tiny homes: they're all the rage right now, but what really goes into the building process, and how can this trend be used to reach its full potential? Experts in tiny-home building will discuss the process of producing these structures, and how tiny homes can be an innovative solution to a wide range of housing needs. Exhibitors for this presentation will include Build us HOPE, Core Housing Solutions, and Tiny House Expedition. |
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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM |
Panel: Beyond the Prototypes - Meet the Exhibitors Part 2 |
Moderator: NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde |
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Description: IHS brings together a collection of innovative companies to display new building technologies and housing solutions that are addressing affordability and resiliency. Meet our exhibitors and learn more about the housing prototypes and materials they are displaying on the National Mall. Exhibitors for this presentation will include indieDwell, NUCA, Oakridge Lab, Piedmont Green, and CAVCO. |
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3:45 PM – 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde |
Sunday, June 2 – State and Local Government Day
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibitor Homes and Booths Open to Public |
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Panel: The Ins and Outs of Innovation |
Moderator: Lorraine Woellert (POLITICO) |
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Description: Two leaders in innovative building technologies and processes, the Home Innovation Research Lab (HIRL) and the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), bring their leadership to discuss the future of home building. Michael Luzier of HIRL and Jeff Rumer of NUCA – two groups that are the frontline of innovation – will discuss building material testing and trenchless technology. |
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Panel: Local Solutions to Housing Challenges |
Moderator: Laura Kusisto (Wall Street Journal) |
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Description: States and local governments are taking action to boost housing in their communities. From affordability to availability, production to preservation, this panel will discuss the increasing level of activity happening in housing at the state and local level, as well as the regulatory barriers that impede the construction of affordable housing. |
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Monday, June 3 – Federal Government Day
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibitor Homes and Booths Open to Public |
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10:00 AM – 10:10 AM |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks |
HUD Secretary Ben Carson |
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10:10 AM – 10:30 AM |
Opening Remarks |
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue |
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10:45 AM – 11:30 AM |
Remarks |
FHFA Director Mark Calabria |
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12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Remarks |
FEMA Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor |
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1:15 PM – 2:15 PM |
Panel: Innovations in Disaster Recovery and Mitigation |
Moderator: Stephen Jordan, (Institute for Sustainable Development) |
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Description: Featuring federal leaders in disaster recovery and housing, a Showcase exhibitor specializing in pre-disaster housing mitigation, and the Institute for Sustainable Development, this panel will discuss post-disaster housing issues, the value of mitigation, and why continuous improvement in housing innovation is vital for the nation's risk management agenda. Participants include Mike Hernandez (Fannie Mae), Janet Golrick (HUD), Roderick Scott (Ducky Johnson House Lifting). |
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Remarks |
HUD Acting Deputy Secretary Brian Montgomery |
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4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Remarks |
Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes |
Tuesday, June 4 – Capitol Hill Day
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibitor Homes and Booths Open to Public |
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Opening Remarks |
NAHB Vice Chairman Dean Mon |
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10:30 AM – 11:15 AM |
Panel: Fostering Innovative Technology |
Moderator: Christopher Bourne (HUD Office of Innovation) |
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Description: The Fostering Innovative Technology panel announces the publication of HUD's Office of Innovation report, “Building Even Better Homes: Strategies for Promoting Innovation in Home Building.” The panel will discuss the current state of innovation within the home building industry and ways in which government, academia and industry can work together to enable more innovation in housing. |
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11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
On-Stage Interview |
Moderator: Katy O'Donnell (POLITICO) |
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1:45 PM – 2:30 PM |
Panel: The Impact of Housing Policies |
Moderator: Katy O'Donnell (POLITICO) |
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Description: Panelists from HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research, National Association of Home Builders, and the National Multifamily Housing Council will discuss how housing policies impact affordability across different markets. The panelists will also discuss new research that is critical to informing housing policy and influential in the field. Panel moderated by Katy O'Donnell of POLITICO. |
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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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Wednesday, June 5 – Industry Day
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibitor Homes and Booths Open to Public |
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Opening Remarks |
HUD Acting Dep. Secretary Brian Montgomery |
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10:30 AM – 11:15 AM |
Fireside Chat |
HUD Secretary Ben Carson, |
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Panel: Holistic Housing for Veterans |
Moderator: Kayla Williams (Center for a New American Security) |
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Description: Supportive housing programs that are person-centered and trauma-informed incorporate a holistic approach to the provision of services that promote the dignity, strength, and empowerment of trauma survivors. By incorporating neighbor-to-neighbor social capital exchange and knowledge about the role of trauma in individuals' lives into programs, policies, and procedures, supportive housing can facilitate transformative gains that lead to increased social connectedness, economic empowerment, and housing stability. Through this case study of an innovative and award-winning veteran housing development in New Orleans, participants will hear examples of how Bastion Community of Resilience is using this approach to reintegrate military veterans who have experienced trauma. |
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1:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Remarks |
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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
Panel: Keeping Up With the Codes |
Moderator: Sara Yerkes (International Code Council) |
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Description: Construction codes are good and necessary – but not everything is in the codes, especially innovative technologies and techniques. As leaders in the field of innovation, panelists from the American Wood Council and Home Innovation Research Lab talk about the processes to getting their products included in the codes. |
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2:15 PM – 3:00 PM |
Panel: Real Estate Realities – The Next 10 Years |
Moderator: Diana Olick, CNBC |
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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
HUD Secretary Ben Carson |