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The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference is the marine industry’s largest technical trade event, serving boatbuilders, marine industry dealers, aftermarket suppliers and buyers, designers, repairers, surveyors and boatyard/marine operators. It is held annually in the fall on a rotating basis in Louisville, Ky., and Tampa, Fla.
Deadline Set for IBEX Innovation Awards
Organizers said entries for this year’s program must be completed by Aug. 16.
IBEX Accepting Booth Applications
Organizers said nearly 90 percent of last year’s exhibitors rebooked space, and that they will start a waiting list once the show sells out.
IBEX Call for Proposals Ends This Week
The deadline to submit Education Conference topics is Jan. 14. IBEX is scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in Tampa, Fla.
IBEX Opens Call for Proposals
Organizers seek submissions covering eight topics for the Education Conference at next year’s show in Tampa, Fla.
Organizers Tout Successful IBEX
Attendance exceeded organizer expectations for the three-day show, which returned to an in-person format.
VIDEO: Curt Wilson, BRP Marine Group
Soundings Trade Only talks with Curt Wilson, director of design and innovation with BRP Marine Group, at IBEX.
Video: Robert Oswell of Roswell Marine
Soundings Trade Only catches up with the founder and CEO of the marine audio, lighting and accessories company.
VIDEO: Mary Jo Reinhart of Torqeedo
Soundings Trade Only talks with Mary Jo Reinhart, the director of OEM and retail sales at the e-propulsion manufacturer.
VIDEO: Mercury Marine President Chris Drees
Soundings Trade Only caught up with Drees at IBEX last week to talk about new products, sustainability, supply-chain constraints and more.
Video: Brett Dibkey, Advanced Systems Group
We caught up with the president of the Brunswick Corp. subsidiary as it plans to look beyond traditional on-board power and its goal to deliver a better, more seamless boating experience.
VIDEO: Bill Yeargin, of Correct Craft, at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with the Correct Craft CEO about the manufacturer’s commitment to a company culture, sustainability and disruptive technology.
VIDEO: Martin Peters, Yamaha Marine at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with Yamaha’s leader of sustainability initiatives about the engine manufacturer’s Rightwaters program.
VIDEO: Lowrance and Simrad at IBEX
Mike Fargo and Lucas Steward chatted with Soundings Trade Only at the show about new products and company initiatives.
VIDEO: Paul Petani, of Fell Marine, at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with Fell Marine’s Paul Petani about the company’s wireless safety and security offerings.
VIDEO: Eric Fetchko of Dometic
Soundings Trade Only talks with the Dometic Marine president about the supply chain, electrification, connectivity, acquisitions and more.
VIDEO: Lisa Wood, Allsalt Maritime, at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with Allsalt’s director of brand development about the manufacturer’s suspension seating and shock mitigation technology.
VIDEO: Garmin at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with director of marine sales David Dunn about the electronics company’s present and future.
VIDEO: Martin Bjuve, of Volvo Penta, at IBEX
Soundings Trade Only spoke with the Volvo Penta of the Americas president about the manufacturer’s Easy Boating initiatives and its continued commitment to sustainability.
IBEX 2021: ‘From Adversity Comes Growth and Change’
With the show returning to an in-person format, speakers at the Industry Breakfast highlighted the accomplishments and challenges the boating business has faced during the pandemic. Also, several awards were handed out.
IBEX Opens Tomorrow
The three-day trade show celebrates its 30th anniversary and return to the Tampa Convention Center in Florida after last year’s virtual event.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to Deliver IBEX Keynote
The address is part of the Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on the opening day of the show, which runs Sept. 28-30.
IBEX Announces Special Events
The show runs Sept. 28-30 and includes a variety of networking and other opportunities to connect with colleagues.
IBEX 2021: “A Shared Responsibility Initiative”
Show management updates its health and safety protocols for the 30th anniversary show, set for Sept. 28-30 in Tampa, Fla.
IBEX Early-Bird Registration Ends Friday
The industry’s signature trade event returns to Tampa, Fla., in an in-person format Sept. 28-30.