All events – except for the STARS Awards & Galaxy Awards Reception and Gala – will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.            Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.             Move-in day for Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.             NCBI & NAHB Courses

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.             NCHBA Executive Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.             NCHBA Board of Directors Meeting

4:30 p.m.  – 7:00 p.m.            Kick-off Celebration – Free Craft Beer & Refreshments on the Expo Floor – Exhibits will be open.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.            Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.           Breakfast Seminar – 2018 Building Code Update by Robert Privott (ticketed event)

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.           NCBI, NAHB & General Session Seminars

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.            Exhibit Hall Open

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Dedicated Floor Hours

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Design House Luncheon Presentation – “Landmine or Launchpad?” Presented by Army Veteran Nathan Rimph (ticketed event)

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.            NCBI, NAHB & General Session Seminars (continued)

6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.          STARS & Galaxy Awards Reception and Gala – Omni Hotel (ticketed event)

Thursday, September 13, 2018

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.            Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.           NCBI, NAHB & General Session Seminars

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.            High Production Builder Breakfast (by invitation only)

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.            Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.          Design House Seminar – “Smart Builders Build Smart Homes” Presented by Tim Bates of HomeSphere (ticketed event)

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Dedicated Floor Hours

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Design House Luncheon Presentation – Where Does the Housing Industry Go From Here?  Presented by Jeff Meyers (ticketed event)

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.            NCBI, NAHB & General Session Seminars (continued)

2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.          Exhibitor Move-out