IBEX
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.
IBEX Organizers Report Success
Participation in the virtual show was high, as the industry looked for ways to improve and grow.
‘Move Toward the Problem’
That was one of the takeaways from a panel discussion on leadership hosted by Soundings Trade Only during IBEX yesterday.
IBEX 2020: West Marine 2.0
West Marine Pro staff held a session yesterday to explain how the company has changed since becoming publicly held.
IBEX 2020 Kicks Off Virtually
Seven companies were highlighted for new products during the annual Innovation Awards.
IBEX Online: A Virtual Event Continues to Take Shape
The conference will kick off with Innovation Award winners.
IBEX Names Award Judging Panel
Innovation Award winners will be named during the opening session of the virtual show.
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IBEX Online Taking Shape
Organizers are determining the best way to preserve the value of a live event in a virtual format.
The Show Will Go On
Organizers are working to ensure that IBEX takes place safely this fall, but will alter the format if necessary.
IBEX hires new education director
Trade show and conference production veteran Michelle Biersner looks to bolster the show’s educational offerings.
Grow Boating Marketing Summit seminars available
The industry association is offering free audio versions of its IBEX summit on growboating.org.
Inspiration, yes. But perspiration, too
Speakers at Grow Boating’s Marketing Summit provided insight on practical ways to navigate the digital marketplace.
IBEX 2019: Frank Hugelmeyer: ‘I know I’m going to love this job.’
The new NMMA president shares his vision for the future of the marine industry.
IBEX 2019: Show wraps on a high note
IBEX director Anne Dunbar said exhibitors were positive and welcomed new international colleagues.
IBEX 2019: Reports from the show floor, demo docks
Trade Only Today continued its video series on the final day of the show.
IBEX 2019: Live from IBEX
Trade Only Today will present another series of livestream interviews and coverage today, the last day of this year’s show.
IBEX 2019: NMMA announces Hall of Fame inductees
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.
IBEX 2019: Live from IBEX
Trade Only Today will present another series of livestream interviews and coverage from the show today.
IBEX 2019: Frank Hugelmeyer: ‘The recreational boating industry is strong.’
The new NMMA president encourages a new approach to reaching customers.
IBEX 2019: NMMA announces Innovation Award recipients
The award winners were named at the annual IBEX breakfast this morning.