The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that the 2023 show, which closed on Thursday, October 5, exceeded expectations based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures. The three-day event saw packed aisles, full educational sessions, and well-attended networking events.Following the difficulties of the past several years, from the pandemic to Hurricane Ian, IBEX 2023 welcomed more than 8,600 ...
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Earlier this week, the NMMA and Center for Sportfishing Policy hosted an industry panel covering the latest developments related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed vessel speed restrictions on the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico at the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa.Panelists included: Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy; John DePersenaire, Viking ...
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The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) officially kicked off on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Tampa, Fla. with the annual Industry Breakfast. During the event, IBEX announced the winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award ...
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Today, the NMMA honored John McKnight with the 2023 Charles F. Chapman Award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)’s annual Industry Breakfast. McKnight is an industry veteran who has been at the forefront of negotiating regulations, managing technical projects and assisting members with new and existing government regulations compliance. In his role as NMMA’s director of environmental health ...
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The Sustainability Experience at this years’ International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running Oct. 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center, will focus on education and technology driving the recreational boating industry. Highlights of the newly added experience include a special session focused on sustainability, titled The Carbon Conundrum. The dynamic discussion and program with speakers including NMMA’s Jeff Wasil, is intended to help ...
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The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals, announced a full schedule of networking opportunities and special events to bring together industry professionals in a positive and productive environment. The Show will be held October 3-5, 2023, at the Tampa Convention Center.As is traditional for IBEX, on Tuesday, the Industry Breakfast, Keynote, ...
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day Thursday, Oct. 5, in Tampa, Florida. The event aims to give over 60 students from Florida marine technical schools a unique glimpse into the boating industry. Confirmed schools include Manatee Technical College, Ft. Myers Technical College, and Suncoast Technical ...
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Boating Industry is proud to announce that it will be hosting an event for young professionals at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, from 4-6 p.m., in Tampa, Fla. The special two-part event from NMMA’s Emerging Marine Leaders group will begin with a presentation from University of Tampa, Career Readiness representatives; Mark Colvenbach, ...
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The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals, announced today the details of its expanded exhibit halls, Product and International Pavilions, and Trade Routes. The Show will be held October 3-5, 2023 at the Tampa Convention Center.The expansion of the Tampa Convention Center and added exhibit space will allow IBEX to welcome ...
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The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals, announced the schedule of world-class technical education included in the IBEX Education Conference to be held during the Show, October 3-5, 2023, at the Tampa Convention Center. The pinnacle of the IBEX Education Conference, the technical Seminar Series, is designed and produced in collaboration ...
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