Discover New Opportunities and Build Business Relationships at the OJBA 2026 Expo

By Y.M. Lowy

The construction and real estate industries are built on relationships, and once again, the OJBA Expo is bringing thousands of professionals together under one roof to make those connections happen.

The 2026 OJBA New York Expo will take place on Wednesday, November 18, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees and feature over 300 exhibitors representing a wide range of businesses serving the construction and real estate industries.

Organized by the Orthodox Jewish Builders Association (OJBA), the annual Expo has become a meeting point for contractors, developers, property managers, interior designers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers looking to expand their resources and build valuable business relationships.

For many businesses, finding the right supplier, contractor, or service provider can make a meaningful difference in their day-to-day operations. OJBA creates an environment where professionals can meet face-to-face, explore options they may not have previously considered, and connect with businesses that can help them move forward.

For exhibitors, it provides an opportunity to meet potential customers directly, demonstrate what their businesses offer, and establish relationships that can develop into long-term partnerships. Not every conversation leads to an immediate deal, but a connection made at the Expo today can become a valuable business relationship months down the road.

A contractor may need reliable suppliers, subcontractors, financing, technology, and professional services. A property manager has many of the same needs, while interior designers and other professionals often work with an entirely different network of businesses. The Expo creates an opportunity for these overlapping industries to meet and discover how they can work together.

This year’s Expo will also feature new initiatives to make the experience more useful for both attendees and exhibitors.

Among them is an improved registration and badge system designed to make networking easier. Attendee badges can identify professional categories, such as general contractors, property managers, and interior designers, helping participants recognize relevant connections and make better use of their time at the event.

OJBA is also placing an emphasis on supporting newer businesses through its Adopt a Business initiative, developed in collaboration with the Perlowitz Show. The program is designed to give emerging businesses in the construction and real estate sectors greater exposure, professional support, and an opportunity to participate in the Expo.

With hundreds of businesses represented and thousands of professionals expected, the OJBA Expo offers a full day of opportunities to discover resources, meet industry contacts, and develop relationships that can continue well beyond the event itself.

For registration and additional information, visit www.ojba.net/Klal.