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IBEX is the largest technical marine event in North America and the three most valuable days of the year for all marine professionals. IBEX.
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IBEX is owned & produced by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam. Where Better Boats Begin

The world's leading technical marine exhibition and conference for boat builders, designers, repairers, surveyors and boatyard/marine operators, distributors, and dealers — IBEX delivers a unique forum for exhibitors and attendees to connect and do business. See new innovations from leading marine manufacturers, experience new technologies first-hand, and hear from the most respected names in the business in the IBEX Education Conference. Make valuable connections with new partners from around the world and conduct the business discussions that matter to your bottom line. Whether you’re attending or exhibiting, IBEX is your all-access pass to success in the marine marketplace. The Future of Marine Technology Begins at IBEX

For general show inquiries, contact Anne Dunbar at [email protected]
For Marketing and Sales, contact Kate Holden, [email protected] or Tina Sanderson, [email protected].

11/09/2026

Your expertise could help shape IBEX 2027

Have a technical challenge, practical solution, or new approach the marine industryneeds to understand?

Submit a proposal for the IBEX 2027 Technical Seminar Conference, produced with Professional BoatBuilder.

Tampa | December 7–9, 2027

Submit your proposal Today: Deadline January 4th

11/06/2026

IBEX returns to Tampa December 7–9, 2027, bringing the recreational marine industry together for product discovery, technical education, and valuable connections.

Lock the NEW dates into your calendar. Hotel booking is open, and exciting announcements are on the way!

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04DdnSQ0

11/05/2026

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today it has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2027 IBEX Education Conference, inviting marine industry and other professionals to share their expertise behind better boatbuilding. Submissions are due January 4, 2027, for the technical seminar program taking place during IBEX, at their new dates December 7–9, 2027, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

IBEX 365 News IBEX OPENS CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO SHAPE 2027 EDUCATION CONFERENCE News Date: November 5, 2026 2026 IBEX News New in 2026 Proposals Due January 4 for Education at the December 2027 Show in Tampa Tampa, FL – The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced to...

11/05/2026

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11/04/2026

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Learn more about the Panel- https://hubs.ly/Q04D1C8T0

11/03/2026

A new month. Same great location. The marine industry’s leading trade event moves from October to December

IBEX is the marine industry’s trade show, and its evolution starts with listening to the people it serves. The move to December responds to industry feedback and reduces the risk of hurricane-season disruption, helping exhibitors and visitors plan with greater confidence for an event that remains essential to their businesses.

read more- https://hubs.ly/Q04D7Hgv0

11/03/2026

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10/30/2026

Building on the momentum of IBEX 2026, we’re full steam ahead for 2027!

New month, better IBEX.

Mark your calendars 📅 we’ll see you in Tampa, December 7–9, 2027!

10/28/2026

The IBEX team is heading to Fort Lauderdale! 🌊

We’re looking forward to connecting with exhibitors, partners, and marine professionals at FLIBS, building on a great IBEX 2026 and hearing what matters most to your business.

Attending? Let’s connect and talk about what’s ahead as IBEX returns to Tampa December 7–9, 2027, with NEW December dates.

Address

Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL
33602

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://IBEXShow.com/

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