IBEX Opens Today in Tampa
The 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) – North America’s leading technical boat-building showcase – opens today in Tampa, Florida and runs through October 4th. IBEX 2018 will feature three show floors with more than 700 exhibitors from 21 different countries, special pavilions, and a variety of educational and entertainment opportunities. The sold-out Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony kicks off the three-day event, featuring keynote speaker Rich Karlgaard, the presentation of the 2018 Hall of Fame Award to NMMA President Thom Dammrich, the Innovation Awards, and more.
Other day one IBEX highlights include the show’s free Tech Talk Workshops, IBEX Special Session: Designing for Speed from 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m., Seminar Series from 2:00-5:00p.m., g2k Emerging Marine Leaders Panel from 4:30-5:30p.m., and IBEX Opening Night Party at the Sail Pavilion from 6:00-8:00p.m.
First and second floor exhibit halls are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2nd and 3rd, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th. Third floor exhibit halls are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Special pavilions this year include the Composite Pavilion; Marina & Yard Pavilion; Compliance, Standards, & Education Pavilion; and the International Pavilions from Australia, South Korea, Italy, and France. Outdoor displays and demos will take place as well, and there will be over 35 boats on the IBEX Docks. Live and ongoing activities include Designer Row, Innovation Way, the Electronics Pavilion Connected by NMEA 2000, and the IBEX Docks and Outdoor Exhibits.
For more information on IBEX 2018, exhibiting companies, interactive exhibit hall floor plans, and more, please visit www.ibexshow.com