Events & Trips
Join LLAYD for exclusive industry conventions, networking events, and annual trips. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and discover new opportunities.
2027 Annual Industry Trips
Experience the biggest industry events with the LLAYD family. All-inclusive packages with accommodations and daily transportation.
IBS + KBIS 2027 - Design & Construction Week
Join LLAYD at Design & Construction Week (DCW) - the world's largest annual gathering of residential design and construction professionals. 2027 marks the 14th year that the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) and the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) have been co-located under one roof, creating an unparalleled experience for builders, designers, remodelers, manufacturers, and industry leaders.
🎲 NEW ERA IN LAS VEGAS! After its final year in Orlando (2026), Design & Construction Week returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center - its new permanent home. Be part of the Vegas debut!
🎤 Keynote Speaker: To Be Announced
The DCW Opening Ceremonies keynote for 2027 will be announced closer to the show.
🎪 Two Shows, One Registration
Your registration includes access to BOTH exhibit floors - IBS and KBIS - giving you complete access to the residential design and construction industry.
🔨 IBS - Builders' Show
The world's largest annual residential construction show - 130+ education sessions, live demos & product launches
🍳 KBIS - Kitchen & Bath
North America's largest kitchen & bath trade show - 600+ exhibiting brands, design inspiration & technology
The LLAYD Experience - $1,000
Live with the entire LLAYD team in a luxury mansion with your own private suite and bathroom. This isn't a hotel stay - it's a family experience.
Note: Airfare not included - you arrange your own round-trip flight to Las Vegas.
📊 By The Numbers
- 117,000+ professionals - builders, designers & industry pros
- 2,250+ exhibitors - across IBS + KBIS
- 1.15 million sq ft - of exhibits
- 600+ KBIS brands - kitchen & bath
- 130+ IBS sessions - education & CEU
- One registration - access to both exhibit floors
Latest official figures from the 2026 show - 2027 numbers are released closer to the event.
🎯 Special Show Features
- New Product Zone - First look at industry innovations (IBS)
- IBS Start-Up Zone - Discover disruptive new companies
- Jobsite Safety Zone - Latest safety products & training
- NEXTStage - KBIS main-stage trends & discussions
- Best of KBIS Awards - Top kitchen & bath products
- Voices From the Industry (VFTI) - KBIS education conference
🏠 Official Show Homes
Tour the official 2027 show homes - The New American Home® (TNAH) and The New American Remodel® (TNAR) - during Design & Construction Week. These showcase homes highlight the latest innovations in residential architecture, luxury design, wellness, energy efficiency, and smart-home technology, offering attendees a firsthand look at the future of homebuilding.
🎉 Why Attend
- Discover new products - see the latest launches first
- Learn emerging trends - 130+ IBS education sessions
- Network with leaders - connect across the industry
- Meet manufacturers - compare products & find suppliers
- Build partnerships - grow your business
Perfect for: Home builders, remodelers, architects, interior/kitchen/bath designers, dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and building-product professionals.
Coverings 2027 - Tile & Stone Exhibition
Join LLAYD at Coverings 2027 - the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America! Four days on the show floor discovering the newest surfaces, installation systems, and design trends, alongside the entire LLAYD family.
🌴 NOW IN ORLANDO! Coverings brings the newest tile & stone trends to the Orange County Convention Center - with 1,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries expected, based on recent editions.
🎤 Education & Sessions: To Be Announced
Coverings announces its conference sessions, live demonstrations, and expert-led presentations closer to the show - across tile, stone, design, and installation.
🎪 Explore the Floor
One show, every surface - your show badge gives you access to the exhibit floor and the global tile & stone industry under one roof.
🧱 Tile & Ceramics
Porcelain, ceramic, mosaic, and large-format tile
🪨 Stone & Surfaces
Natural stone, quartz, sintered, and installation systems
The LLAYD Experience - $1,000
Live with the entire LLAYD team in a luxury mansion with your own private suite and bathroom. This isn't a hotel stay - it's a family experience.
Note: Airfare not included - you arrange your own round-trip flight to Orlando.
📊 By The Numbers
- 1,000+ exhibitors - expected, based on recent editions
- 40+ countries - typically represented
- 25,000 attendees - at recent editions
- North & South Concourses - Orange County Convention Center
- 4 show days - April 6-9, 2027
Scale figures reflect recent Coverings editions; official 2027 numbers are released closer to the show.
🎯 Special Show Features
- International Pavilions - Tile & stone makers from around the world
- Stone Zone - Natural stone showcase & resources
- Installation Innovation Stage - Live installation demonstrations
- Fabricator Stage - Stone fabrication techniques & demos
- Trends & Solutions Stage - Design trends & expert sessions
- Machinery & Allied Products - Tools, equipment & supplies
🎨 Artisan Showcase & Live Demos
Explore the Artisan Showcase, the SFA Cage (Stone Fabricators Alliance), and the New Exhibitors Area - with live fabrication and installation demonstrations across the show floor.
🎉 Why Attend
- Discover global innovations - the newest tile & stone surfaces
- Meet suppliers worldwide - from 40 countries
- Learn from experts - sessions & live demonstrations
- Source products - for residential & commercial projects
- Network the supply chain - makers, fabricators & designers
Perfect for: Architects, interior designers, builders, remodelers, contractors & installers, stone fabricators, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
The Restaurant Show 2027
Join LLAYD at the National Restaurant Association Show 2027 - the largest foodservice trade show in the Western Hemisphere! Four days at McCormick Place exploring the future of food, equipment, and technology with the entire LLAYD family.
⭐ NEW FOR 2027! LLAYD's first-ever trip to the National Restaurant Association Show - the biggest week in foodservice. Be part of the inaugural group.
🎤 Education & Speakers: To Be Announced
The Show's educational sessions, expert speakers, and session titles are announced closer to the event - with industry insights and business strategies for operators.
🎪 Explore the Floor
One show, every category - your show badge gives you access to the exhibit floor and the foodservice industry under one roof.
🍳 Foodservice & Equipment
Kitchen equipment, technology, and supplies
🥘 Food & Beverage
New products, flavors, and menu trends
The LLAYD Experience - $1,000
Live with the entire LLAYD team in a luxury mansion with your own private suite and bathroom. This isn't a hotel stay - it's a family experience.
Note: Airfare not included - you arrange your own round-trip flight to Chicago.
📊 By The Numbers
- 4 show days - May 22-25, 2027
- Largest foodservice trade show - in the Western Hemisphere
- Thousands of products - across the exhibit floor
- Hundreds of exhibitors - from across foodservice
- Chicago - McCormick Place
- Education + Expo - learning & product discovery
Attendance and exhibitor totals for 2027 will be announced by the organizer closer to the event.
🎯 On the Expo Floor
- Food & Beverage - New products, flavors & menu trends
- Kitchen Equipment - Commercial equipment & smallwares
- Restaurant Technology - POS, payments & automation/AI
- Beverage, Coffee & Bakery - Beverage equipment, coffee, tea & bakery
- Front of House - Furniture, tabletop & uniforms
- Sustainable Solutions - Packaging, refrigeration & sanitation
🍴 Curated Culinary Experiences
Explore food and beverage innovations, product sampling, and live demonstrations throughout the exhibit floor, followed by a private LLAYD group dining experience at one of Chicago's standout restaurants.
🎉 Why Attend
- Discover thousands of products - across the exhibit floor
- See the latest technology - POS, automation & AI
- Learn from experts - educational sessions & industry insights
- Find business solutions - equipment, suppliers & distributors
- Network with the industry - operators, chefs & suppliers
Perfect for: Restaurant owners, multi-unit operators, executive chefs, foodservice directors, caterers, hotel & hospitality pros, dealers & distributors, and bar, beverage & bakery professionals.
The LLAYD Experience
This isn't a typical conference trip. You're living with the LLAYD family in a luxury mansion.
Luxury Mansion Living
Your own private suite with personal bathroom in an executive mansion. Wake up with the team, not strangers in a hotel.
Daily Transportation
Shuttle service to and from the convention center each day. No rental cars, no Ubers, no stress.
Full Convention Access
Your event badge is included. Access all exhibit halls, educational sessions, and networking events.
LLAYD Family Experience
Group dinners, evening networking, and building real relationships with entrepreneurs who get it.
All This For Just $1,000
You arrange your own flight - we handle everything else. The mansion alone would cost $400+/night elsewhere.
$500 deposit secures your spot. Balance due 30 days before event.
Upcoming Events
From local workshops to community gatherings, there's always something happening at LLAYD.
IBS + KBIS 2027
Design & Construction Week - IBS & KBIS together! 117,000+ professionals, 2,250+ exhibitors. Vegas debut!
Coverings 2027
North America's largest tile & stone exhibition. Orlando mansion, transportation, full access included.
The Restaurant Show 2027
National Restaurant Association Show - the largest foodservice trade show in the Western Hemisphere. New for 2027!
Summer Block Party BBQ
Our legendary community cookout returns! Food, networking, and celebration.
Real Estate Investing Workshop
Full-day intensive workshop on building your real estate investment portfolio.
Credit Building Bootcamp
Transform your credit score with proven strategies and hands-on guidance.
Entrepreneur Mixer
Connect with local business owners, share ideas, and build partnerships.
Ready to Join the Next Trip?
Spots are limited for our annual industry trips. Reserve your place today and experience the power of learning together.