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IBEX 2025 Takes Marine Industry Fast Forward

IBEX 2025

June 3, 2025

Marine Industry Set to Gather October 7 – 9, 2025 in Tampa for North America’s Largest Trade Event
 
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 7 – 9, 2025.
 
“IBEX 2025 is where the marine industry comes together,” said Mary Velline, IBEX Show Director. “We come together not just to showcase what’s next, but to solve today’s challenges and shape a brighter future. United, we move the industry Fast Forward.”
 
This year’s theme, Fast Forward, reflects the pace of innovation shaping the marine industry, from next-gen propulsion and sustainable materials to advanced electronics and smarter build technologies. Hosting a place “where challenges become breakthroughs,” this year’s Show will feature over 700 exhibiting companies and an anticipated total attendance of 8,000 industry professionals, including boat builders, manufacturers, naval architects, distributors, wholesalers and many more. Registration for IBEX 2025 opens in early June for both exhibitors and visitors.
 
There’s no better place to connect with global buyers and key decision-makers than IBEX. There are limited exhibit spaces and sponsorship opportunities still available. Any company interested in exhibiting should act quickly and contact the Sales Team. Click here to submit your online booth application.
 
If you are interested in registering to attend IBEX this year, stay up to date on important announcements by subscribing to the IBEX email newsletter. Full Show details will unfold throughout the summer, but attendees can expect the three levels of exhibits, a full educational conference and a variety of networking events, including the Opening Night Party sponsored by Wet Sounds, the Mid-Show Mixer sponsored by Roswell Marine
 
To begin planning for IBEX 2025, visitors can review the exhibitor list, floor plans, schedule of events, and more by visiting the website here. This year’s exhibit halls will operate on new hours, closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday to allow for expanded networking opportunities. The Education Conference will include Monday Pre-Conference sessions, Tech Talk Workshops on the show floor, the technical Seminar Series, and a new Main Stage lineup of sessions.
 
To learn about the products, services, and companies that are driving the future of marine industry technology, click here to visit IBEX365. For the latest updates via social media, like and follow the IBEX Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.

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