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.
Participation in the virtual show was high, as the industry looked for ways to improve and grow.
That was one of the takeaways from a panel discussion on leadership hosted by Soundings Trade Only during IBEX yesterday.
West Marine Pro staff held a session yesterday to explain how the company has changed since becoming publicly held.
Seven companies were highlighted for new products during the annual Innovation Awards.
The virtual event will take place Sept. 29-Oct. 2.
The conference will kick off with Innovation Award winners.
Innovation Award winners will be named during the opening session of the virtual show.
Organizers are determining the best way to preserve the value of a live event in a virtual format.
Organizers are working to ensure that IBEX takes place safely this fall, but will alter the format if necessary.
Trade show and conference production veteran Michelle Biersner looks to bolster the show’s educational offerings.
The industry association is offering free audio versions of its IBEX summit on growboating.org.
Speakers at Grow Boating’s Marketing Summit provided insight on practical ways to navigate the digital marketplace.
The new NMMA president shares his vision for the future of the marine industry.
IBEX director Anne Dunbar said exhibitors were positive and welcomed new international colleagues.
Trade Only Today continued its video series on the final day of the show.
Trade Only Today will present another series of livestream interviews and coverage today, the last day of this year’s show.
Scott Deal and Earl Bentz are new HOF members. Also, Volvo Penta of the Americas president Ron Huibers received Boating Industry magazine’s Movers & Shakers Award.
Trade Only Today will present another series of livestream interviews and coverage from the show today.
The new NMMA president encourages a new approach to reaching customers.
The award winners were named at the annual IBEX breakfast this morning.